It was a leaky toilet that lead me to a rather thoughtful conversation with a 10-year-old boy this past weekend. In need of a new fixture, my great-nephew invited himself along on the shopping trip as my “back-up,” and I was happy to have the time together. He has always been naturally inquisitive, ...

Advance ticket sales for the Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds are underway. Ticket sales are limited and will not be sold at the gate. Advance tickets may be purchased online only. Admission is $25, and free for children 10 and under. Visit...

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $202 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for November as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we head int...

A popular restaurant has temporarily closed due to a positive COVID-19 case among staff, and one other restaurant may have closed for the same reason....

Like many of our wellattended holiday events in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, the annual Christmas Tree and Christmas Pyramid Lighting Ceremony...

The Texas Forestry Association presented the 2020 Excellence in Wood Design to First United Bank during a meeting held in Lufkin. The award has been p...