Hill Country Astronomers’ (HCA) meeting on Monday, Sept. 1, will focus on the McDonald Observatory. The HCA vice president Mark Ward will discuss the results of some recent research at the McDonald Observatory; as well as the current state of the observatory’s historic instruments and how they are s...

Fredericksburg pianist Duncan Holmes was named president of the National Church Conference of the Blind (NCCB) at its annual convention in Philadelphia, which was held Aug. 9-15. This will be Holmes second year as president. “While it is not certain as to where we’ll gather next summer, I can assure...

The Admiral Nimitz Foundation announced the appointment of Dr. Rorie Cartier as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the foundation this week. Cartier’s duties begin immediately, and he will be on site full time starting in October. “The Admiral Nimitz Foundation is grateful to welcome Dr....

The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the public to two upcoming events that highlight the end of World War II, including the men and machine...

Our community was saddened to hear of the passing of Joe Schaefer. Deepest sympathy to his wife, Susan, son and wife, Steve and Destiny, and family. I...

The City of Fredericksburg’s Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Pool and Coach Tony Knopp Town Pool have adjusted operating hours due to a lack of lifeg...