Boyd Harper, who served as mayor of Fredericksburg during a crucial time in its development, died Aug. 4 at age 66. Harper was remembered as a colorful character, yet a forceful personality who ushered in new improvements to what had been a sleepy small town. Gary Neffendorf, who served as the town’...

Before last weekend’s showers, the city had seen just 10 inches of rain and was about six inches below its average rainfall. A presentation and discussion of this and other water supply issues was held at last Monday’s Fredericksburg City Council meeting. Assistant City Manager Clinton Bailey was jo...

Girls interested in competing in the 2019 Gillespie County Fair Queen Pageant are reminded that applications are due today, Wednesday, Aug. 15. Application forms can be picked up in the fair office at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications ...

The Fredericksburg City Council on Monday approved and adopted an annexation agreement and zoning ordinances for land that will become “The Beginning”...

Another city-county budget meeting on Monday meant more talks about a potential sports park project. The park was the last item on the agenda for the ...