Come July 31, Fredericksburg’s only locksmith will close his doors. Jack Milburn, of JJ&J Locksmith, has served the community for 38 years, helping in times of crisis and for simple re-keying needs. His clientele began with people in Fredericksburg and Kerrville but he soon served Fredericksburg exc...

Every second Saturday of the month, the Central Texas Food Bank of Austin visits Fredericksburg with its Mobile Foodbank truck with fresh produce, meat, dairy products and eggs, as well as some canned goods. Beginning this Saturday, July 13 from 10-11 a.m. the truck will be hosted in The Good Samari...

The Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society invites members and the community to its free program, “Have a Ball!” on Tuesday, July 23. The program, to be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church, begins with a social at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Znobia Wootan, from the Nati...

Tickets for the Freddyburg Youth Theater’s production of “Frozen Jr.” will go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15. Performances are Thursd...

GUEST COLUMN Municipal governments are facing major challenges with an increasing demand for city park facilities at a time when limited resources are...

MY 2 CENTS In college, I lived in a high-rise women’s dorm across the street from a much squattier-looking men’s dorm. We would waste time calling out...