Vote count expert I encourage everyone in our community to take the time to read Scott Netherland’s article on hand counting versus machine counting; the article is available in the “Commentary” section at www.FredericksburgStandard. com. (You can also search for Scott Netherland on the website). As...

Ideas for energy plants didn’t come from here We have stated this before, but it is unfair to blame the Gillespie County Commissioners Court for the two unwanted energy projects planned for our scenic and serene county — Peregrine Energy’s Battery Energy Storage System planned for Harper and the Amp...

L ast week, the state comptroller’s office boasted sign-ups for school vouchers to private schools, and the taxpayer- funded tuition assistance, passed the 100,000 mark. Congratulations, Texas. You have officially created a new entitlement program — and for the Texans who least need the help. The Te...

It’s up to us to use good sense, protect our firefighters It is, once again, wildfire season in Gillespie County. Fire crews from volunteer department...

Fredericksburg is ‘not an industrial zone’ for large-scale battery facilities, author writes Guest column Gillespie County is standing on the edge of ...

Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in...