Fredericksburg News

Sandra Schott has no trouble recalling her first day of business in Bandera. Mulberry's Wine & Cheese Bar opened last year on Independence Day weekend.

The city of Fredericksburg rolls out the "Willkommen" mat this July 4 weekend for visitors to this German community located in the heart of the Texas wine country.

As she watches her husband, son and grandson horsing around in their classic cars preparing for a photo shoot, Eleanor Studebaker can't help but shake her head, laugh and say, 'boys and their toys.' But for the Studebaker men, who share their name with the iconic line of classic cars, these vehicles are more than just toys, they're part of a family ...

Shannon Duffy of Katy and Jason Ruddick of Victoria were married June 7, 2008, at Kairos in Fredericksburg.

By Carlina Villapando Times Living & Arts Editor carlina.villalpando dailytimes.com This weekend, local music lovers have a variety of concert opportunities from which to choose - each offering a chance to enjoy live music, while benefitting worthy causes.

Owner Rick Ertel says every nook and cranny of the sustainable home was designed with environmental efficiency in mind.

The Burnet economy may soon be getting a boost with the help of a Fredericksburg couple that has bought five properties near the Burnet square with hopes of making the area a destination for shopping and relaxation.

San Antonio author Celia Hayes described the background for writing her Adelsverein trilogy about the German settlement of Fredericksburg to the A.C. Jones and Friends Reading Discussion Group June 8 at the home of Al and Kay Past.

Join the Chrontourage at Twin Liquors Marketplace for free tastings of Shiner beers, selected small-batch bourbons, and barbecue from Ruby's as long as it lasts.

Dietz Bakery in Fredericksburg continues a family tradition that is three generations old.

Great Man, Great Husband, and Great Father. Born September 9, 1934 in Erlengen, Germany to Emil and Hildegard.

Katharine Shilcutt ate all this chicken and did not save any for you. Welcome back to the weekly Eating Our Words round-up, where the food is well-prepared, plentiful and, more often than not, weird as all hell.

June 5, 2009 - " Ricky Neffendorf, County Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco County today announced farmer and rancher candidate nominations begin June 15 for local FSA county committees.

Two years ago, a woman who investigators said was well-loved in the community was found beaten to death inside her then-torched home in the Hill Country.

Two weekends ago , it really occurred to me that I have an awesome job that suits me.

Hill Country residents looking for home-grown peaches this year may have to change their address to an east Texas ZIP code, or settle for local strawberries, blackberries and vegetables instead.

Mother Nature was tough on this year's peach crop in the Hill Country, but there's more than peaches there.

"I think it's fair to say that the majority of the crop was damaged," says Dianne Eckhardt, a third-generation peach grower near Fredericksburg and president of the Hill Country Fruit Council.

Pity the poor hummingbirds fighting for a spot at the bird feeder. Watching, I couldn't help feeling a little guilty as I sipped my morning coffee and tucked into the home-baked pumpkin cake still warm from the oven.

Winners of the special section Reader's Choice annual survey were released Friday.