Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to nearly triple in size with new purchase A huge new ranch acquisition, along with the recently acquired 630 acres, will triple the size of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced this week. TPWD recently purchased the 3...

Chris Ayala, who took office as Gillespie County Sheriff on Jan. 1, requested staff and department changes at Monday’s County Commissioner meeting at the courthouse. “My two biggest priorities are I would like to have a mental health team established to work with individuals to help prevent disturba...

Saturday event to honor pioneering librarian; Texas authors highlight lineup The inaugural Fredericksburg Book Festival Saturday, Jan. 18, will kick off activities by dedicating the day to Thelma McDaniels Phillips, the first librarian of Pioneer Memorial Library. At 9 a.m. Saturday in front of the ...

The Veterans Council of Gillespie County, VFW Post 7105 and Fredericksburg’s three Rotary Clubs are coordinating a four-day event to honor the 50th an...

Council offers English, citizenship courses Registration for Gillespie Literacy Council’s English and citizenship preparation classes is set for Tuesd...

A band of six brothers from McClennan County who served in the Asia-Pacific Theater under the command of Admiral Chester Nimitz will be honored with a...