Students in Gillespie County’s schools have all reported for classes. Combining these schools, Gillespie County saw a total of 4,288 report back to school. Some of these numbers have changed since originally reported after the first day of school in August, as more kids have reported back. After Lab...

The City of Fredericksburg will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase the property tax rate. A tax rate of $0.232284 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of the City of Fredericksburg. This rate exceeds the effective tax rate. Therefore, in accordance with state la...

Breeders are expected to consign approximately 150 head of breeding sheep to highlight the 2019 Texas Hill Country Dorper Association 13th Annual Show and Sale, here on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Show Barn. The Dorpers and White Dorpers will be entered in fou...

Through the month of September, The Good Samaritan Center (GSC) is launching an effort to earn a $10,000 challenge grant from Barbara and Royce Hunter...

Silver medalist for the 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition — Kenny Broberg — will perform Sunday, Sept. 15, in the first of eight perfor...

Applications are now available for grants for student teachers from the Gillespie County Retired Teachers Association. Grants of $500 will be awarded ...