Last week, while visiting friends in Chicago, I learned about their efforts to help Venezuelan immigrants. Venezuelan citizens make their way to the United States due to extreme poverty and dire circumstances in their country. When they clear immigration, Texas residents, churches and other organiza...

Fredericksburg has hosted quite a few important visitors over the years, from politicians to entertainers, but for baseball fans, the most distinguished guest of all may have been the legendary pitcher, Leroy “Satchel” Paige. The man with the golden arm and the larger-than-life personality came to t...

My wife and I spent the better part of 15 years caring for her parents, both of whom struggled with dementia. This is part two of a 10-part series that will introduce you to Arthur and Barbara and our family’s journey. Our goal is to share our triumphs and challenges to help others . The first time ...

A record turnout showed up at Marktplatz at 8 a.m. Saturday morning to participate in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Many walkers wore purple to ...

There may be a common perception that the county chairs of the Gillespie Democratic and Republican parties would not agree on much. But that would not...