Fredericksburg Independent School District’s board of trustees met Monday and heard a solar panel company’s proposal to try and save energy dollars on its campuses. Ernie Franklin, of Solar One, said his company’s installation of solar panels on school campuses can save districts up to 20% on energy...

James Avery Artisan Jewelry on Thursday announced the retirement of CEO Chris Avery and his succession by the first non-family member when Chief Operating Officer John McCullough will assume duties as CEO. “I have never been so confident in the future of this company. I have the utmost confidence an...

Fredericksburg Tea Party will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 at Backwoods BBQ, 320 FM 2093 (Tivydale Road). The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until 8. As part of the group’s 10th anniversary celebration, they have invited as guest speaker John Willome, executive director of Th...

Wanting to learn to dance? Cheer? Babysit? The Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education program may be able to help with these c...

National Charity League, Inc., Fredericksburg Chapter, will meet on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. An informational ...

Hill Country Naturalist Have you ever seen a biological soil crust? Probably most everyone will have answered “no.” But I can guarantee many have seen...