Oktoberfest study finds big-spending visitors give big boost to economy Oktoberfest packs a polka punch. Core Research of San Antonio conducted a study on the economic impact of the 2023 event and found that it drew 26,166 in attendance and estimated spending activity of $12.5 million. All that econ...

Tow truck driver hauls cars with care Douglas Ottmers recalled when there used to be a gas station where the Whataburger now stands on East Main Street in Fredericksburg. “I remember going there for the very first time in my pickup truck when I had my first drivers’ license and filling it up with ga...

It’s Our Business Last week was our first Fun After Five event for 2024, held in the historic Nimitz Hotel Ballroom. Following tradition, the year’s inaugural event was a showcase for nonprofit organizations. Participating non-profits have the opportunity to explain their missions and how they go ab...

Gallegos family serves homemade Mexican mobile food Food truck cuisine is alive and well in the ’Burg thanks to the Gallegos family, who have been sel...

It’s Our Business Recently, I attended a Harvard Business Review webinar titled, “How to Boost Employee Engagement in 2024.” The presenter was Profess...

Stonewall Chamber marks milestones, growth at annual member banquet Record membership and donations were riding high in 2023 and the Stonewall Chamber...