You know what they say about superheroes? “Superheroes always have complicated lives!” That line comes from “Kid Comet and the Sixth-Grade Showdown,” Christopher Bodmann’s first book in a trilogy. Bodmann will be featured at the second annual Fredericksburg Book Festival on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. ...

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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas’ Dr. Wilhelm Keidel Chapter, Fredericksburg, is accepting essays from local fourth and seventh graders for its annual Texas History Essay Contest. Fourth Grade Essay Contest topic: “Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in the Republic of Texas.” Explore their interactions w...

BREEDING SHEEP Dorper Ewes Class 1 — 1. Tinley Jacoby; 2. Holden Gideon; 3. Landon Jacoby. Class 2 — 1. Blair Marschall; 2. Connor Schmidt. Southdown ...

MARKET LAMBS Fine Wool Class 1 — 1. Taelynn Tatsch; 2. Emma Geistweidt; 3. Kaelyn Wolsey. Class 2 — 1. Emma Geistweidt; 2. Brodie Roeder; 3. Tinley Ja...

Duroc Class 1 — 1. Quaid Durst; 2. Kreed Kramer. Class 2 — 1. Taelynn Tatsch; 2. Kaycee Hawkins. Champion Duroc — Quaid Durst. Reserve Champion Duroc ...