Gillespie County residents to join National Night Out
Residents of Gillespie County will have a chance to show their solidarity against crime on Tuesday, Oct. 7, during National Night Out.National Night Out is a program designed to heighten crime...
View ArticleVoter registration deadline is Monday ahead of Nov. 4 ballot
Deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election is Monday, Oct. 6, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office.Early voting will be held Oct. 20-31. A photo ID is currently required...
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Daily Update for Oct. 2
News • The Fredericksburg Petroleum Club will meet at noon today at Cranky Frank’s Barbecue. • Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) will host a public forum from 1-2 p.m. today at the Central Texas...
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Daily Update for Oct. 3 and the Weekend
News • The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce's annual member-guest “Greens & Grapes” Golf Tournament, gets underway this morning at 9 a.m. at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course with the...
View ArticleSt. Joseph’s craft show this weekend
“Black Friday” won’t arrive until Nov. 28, but local residents can get a head start on holiday shopping this weekend.The St. Joseph’s Halle Craft Show will be Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5...
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Daily Update for Oct. 7
News • The Fredericksburg City Council met in executive session Monday evening to consult with their attorney regarding pending litigation over the recent charter amendment. No action was taken...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s to host Alumni Tailgate Party Saturday
St. Mary’s Catholic School is hosting an Alumni Tailgate Party from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the St. Mary’s Holy Family Center.The party will be prior to the Apaches’ homecoming football game...
View ArticleAnimals to be blessed Sunday at St. Barnabas
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will host an event in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.The church will bless animals during the event at 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12 in the courtyard at the church located at...
View ArticleStonewall VFD sets fish fry Saturday
Fried fish with all the trimmings will be served by the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce grounds.Serving begins at 5...
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West End Pizza hosts fundraiser for Wounded Warriors program
Hal, Will and Janet Degenhardt celebrate the Wounded Warriors at Nebo fundraiser with Ms. Texas, Rachel Fikes. – Photo by Lindy Segall“Pizza for a Purpose” was the theme of a Sept. 27 event, organized...
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5th annual Kraut Run races into town
Five-year-old Golden Retriever Duke beats Joe Hannon of Fredericksburg at the finish of the 5th Annual Fredericksburg Kraut Run 8K race. Hannon and Duke finished with a time of 42:51. The two have...
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Oktoberfest Dosey Doe
Dressed as a German beer maiden, Hannah Ramos of Houston and her husband, Raul, learn to dance the “Cotton-Eyed Joe” at Saturday’s Oktoberfest activities. The three-day German-flavored party — the...
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Ebola dangers low, but hospital takes steps
Connie Falk, RN; Rick Rogers, RN, and Nurse Educator Gina Enderlin, RN, take a moment in the emergency room to review Hill Country Memorial’s Ebola preparedness information for staff and patients. —...
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Panetti rehearing denied by high court
The United States Supreme Court denied without comment former Fredericksburg resident Scott Louis Panetti’s request to have his case reheard by the high court.Panetti’s attorneys claimed that he is not...
View ArticleTexas mesquite festival to opens this weekend
The 22nd Annual Texas Mesquite Association Art Festival will run this weekend at Marktplatz, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10-12.The festival is free and open to the public.Hours will be from noon to 6...
View ArticleOfficials remain silent on amendment lawsuit status
By Matt Ward —City of Fredericksburg officials declined comment about the status of a pending lawsuit which could overturn portions of the recent charter amendment.The city council met with attorneys...
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Daily Update for Oct. 9
News • The Fall Fredericksburg Farmer's Market is from 4-7 p.m. today on the grounds of Pioneer Museum. • Fredericksburg Volunteers in Police Support will meet tonight at the Gillespie County...
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Daily Update for Oct. 10 and the weekend
News • Pilot Knob Extension Education Club will meet today at 9:30 a.m. at the Gillespie County Extension Building.The program will be reports given by the members who attended the Texas Extension...
View ArticleFTC's 'Blithe Spirit' comedy opens Friday
Fredericksburg Theater Company’s latest production, the British comedy “Blithe Spirit,” will premiere Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater.Performances, which run weekends through...
View ArticleBeer, sausage, polka are recipe for Bestfest
Sausage, beer and polka music will be combined into one celebration on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the annual Bestfest on Marktplatz.Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 9765, the fifth annual event...
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