Friends of the Written Word announced the times and lineup of all the activities scheduled for the inaugural Fredericksburg Book Festival last Monday. The festival will host 12 adult and children’s authors and one illustrator — all from Texas — on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. “The festival promises to b...

We grew up eating a lot of German food. I suppose that was typical here. Still, we never had Wienerschnitzel simply because we never ate veal. Nor did we ever call our pan-fried sausage Bratwrust. Sauerkraut, yes, but what American didn’t? Warm Kartopffelsalad (potato salad) was a family favorite. W...

Jubilee is a medium- sized terrier mix, who would be perfect for an active family or a home on a ranch. She is known for getting along with both dogs and cats. “Whether you’re looking for a companion for outdoor adventures or someone to cozy up with on a rainy day, Jubilee is your girl,” said an ani...

Outdoors On Edge Ilong to step foot on Antarctica, despite the fact that I hate cold weather with every fiber of my being. Yes, I’m quite the enigma. ...

A recent kerfuffle about changing a street to one-way caused unanticipated effects at adjacent intersections. This brought to mind other blanket decla...

Scholarship applications are now open through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Scholarships are available for universities, vocatio...