Internationally renowned author Sandra Cisneros will be joining the growing list of authors coming to the second annual Fredericksburg Book Festival, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. “We are lucky to have such an acclaimed novelist, poet and activist agree to attend our book festival,” said Christine Granad...

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 22 members into its 2025-26 Leadership Gillespie County program. Class members spend nine months learning about how the city, county and state function while developing leadership skills. The 2026 class was welcomed with a mixer in August, fol...

The Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum will host its 66th annual Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tour includes eight homes, including the former home of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s grandparents, a home showcasing the art of local artist Lee Eth...

Guests of the National Museum of the Pacific War can explore the food, music and traditions that World War II servicemen first encountered in the Paci...

National Geographic highlighted the National Museum of the Pacific War in its top 10 list of museums world-wide that visitors should see to mark the 8...

The community is invited to attend the annual Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA) Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the Veterans o...