Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in food benefits through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or discounted school meals due to COVID-19-related school closures, it has been announced by Gov. Greg Abbott.

As part of Workforce Solutions Alamo’s strategy to improve accessibility for job seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency has developed step-by-step tutorial videos to help applicants navigate the Texas Workforce Commission’s online services.

So … now what? With the governor’s latest announcements to re-open many more businesses and activities, we now face the task of figuring out just how to do that.

The Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced local nursing homes will partner with public health authorities to expand COVID-19 testing.

While one program has been canceled, another will be offered online to remember and honor veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

Understanding the strain put on the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fredericksburg Jaycees have made monetary donations to local organizations.

The Boys & Girls Club of Fredericksburg has launched its annual “Great Futures” campaign, which matches funds.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a proclamation extending early voting for the July primary runoff election.

Fredericksburg High School will host its graduation at 8 p.m. Friday, May 29 at FHS Stadium, 1107 Texas 16 South.