A few months after I turned 18, my parents took my brother and I to visit the World’s Fair in New Orleans. The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition was the first (and only) world expo to declare bankruptcy during its run, the last time the McBride family would travel as its original party of four and the...

The historic community of Blumenthal has gotten a facelift after two and a half years of renovation by its new owner, Chelsea Crossland. The new Blumenthal Farms opened June 1 at 9396 U.S. 290 East. Crossland renovated Blumenthal Farms’ general store and old house and added a new wine tasting room, ...

Texas Wine Collective (TWC) in Fredericksburg is pleased to announce that it is now the home of Hye Cider Company, a local Texas cidery that had its start down the road from TWC in Hye. Hye Cider offers a range of ciders, known as “cysers” because they are both apple and honey based, and often featu...

The Hill Country’s Liza Proch decided to create something that people could take home after visiting Fredericksburg: a coloring book with landmarks an...

In 2018, as a single woman, I purchased a home and was legally recognized as the home’s sole owner; along with all of the rights and obligations that ...