Fredericksburg Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously this morning, Thursday, to suspend face-to-face instruction in school facilities through April 3. The decision comes amid concerns of the pandemic of COVID-19, the new disease caused by coronavirus. FISD’s board will re...

The threat of COVID-19 is hitting Fredericksburg’s significant visitor trade during spring break, traditionally a lucrative time for local businesses. As news of the spread of the virus emerged, visitation trickled downward, though exact percentages are yet to be tallied. Ernie Loeffler, president o...

Hill Country Memorial is actively working with the community in regard to the potential impact of COVID-19. “To date, we have not had a case in our area,” a hospital spokesman said Monday. “In an abundance of caution, we continue to identify and implement the latest safety measures and precautions. ...

The Dementia Senior Connection Group’s March meeting has been cancelled due to concerns about the coronavirus, it was announced. The meeting was origi...

A number of events have been canceled or postponed across Gillespie County due to COVID-19 concerns. For more updates, check the Fredericksburg Standa...

The monthly meeting of the Gillespie County Democratic Association, which had been scheduled for tonight, March 18, has been cancelled as a precaution...