CULINARY ADVENTURE It is truly remarkable how many of our spicier flavors were introduced by German immigrants. In 1896, Wilhelm Gebhardt, an immigrant to New Braunfels, introduced the first chili powder ever to an American public. My mother used Gebhardt’s religiously when making chili in the 1940s...

The art of former Fredericksburg Art Guild president, Kristine Ziems, is being celebrated at a First Friday Art Walk reception on April 5, from 4-8 p.m. Ziems’ show runs from Thursday, April 4, through Sunday, April 28, at the guild, at 308 E. Austin Street. Ziems uses color, texture and movement in...

Eleanor (pictured) is an 11-year-old cat who is social and affectionate. Despite her senior status, Eleanor is playful. Whether she’s curling up in a ...

Fredericksburg High School students get inducted into art society Eight Fredericksburg High School art students were inducted into the National Art Ho...

The Doss School, established in 1884, will celebrate its 140th anniversary on May 18 with an afternoon program, barbecue sales, an alumni gathering an...