Whether he’s writing about sports, music, travel, land, water or one-of-akind stops along winding roads, Joe Nick Patoski, a featured author at the second annual Fredericksburg Book Festival in January, is all about Texas. Across five decades, he’s used his voice to celebrate Texas and Texans throug...

Cindy Cherrington’s exhibit of fused glass creations wraps up this weekend at the Fredericksburg Art Guild. Cherrington is the November Artist of the Month at the guild located at 308 E. Austin St. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Fused glass is joining two or more pi...

The Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library want to light up people’s imaginations with a Christmas used book sale on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the grounds of the library, said a spokesperson. Books for sale include softback $1, hardback $2 and DVDs $3. There will also be special price...

In observance of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Black Friday, Friday, Nov. 28, local offices, businesses and schools have announced closures or ...

That pecan might have looked perfect on the outside, but when you cracked it open, you may have found an unwelcome surprise. Black spots on pecans can...

The annual Gillespie County Pecan Show will be held Monday, Dec. 8, at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office. This year’s festivities will co...