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Grass fire near Fredericksburg burns 75 acres

Grass fire near Fredericksburg burns 75 acres

Around 6:19 p.m., on August 7, first responders said the fire was 100 percent contained and burned 75 acres.

August 7
Hill Country SPCA takes in seized horses

Hill Country SPCA takes in seized horses

The horses had been living in cramped spaces with inadequate shelter and barely enough food and water for over 10 years, says Hill Country SPCA.

July 30
Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas

Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas

The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.

April 28
H-E-B stores modify hours due to wintry weather

H-E-B stores modify hours due to wintry weather

Several Central Texas H-E-B stores are modifying their hours due to wintry weather across Texas.

February 1
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases

Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.

January 31
Mother pushes for answers in mysterious death of Fredericksburg teens

Mother pushes for answers in mysterious death of Fredericksburg teens

Former Fredericksburg Police Chief Steve Wetz said the case was being investigated as a homicide until it could be proven otherwise.

December 14, 2022
Cash, cocaine, marijuana, and pills found in Fredericksburg apartment

Cash, cocaine, marijuana, and pills found in Fredericksburg apartment

The Fredericksburg Texas Police Department has arrested a man after cash, cocaine, marijuana, and pills were found in his apartment.

October 18, 2022
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg celebrates German heritage

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg celebrates German heritage

It's a true celebration of German heritage in Fredericksburg as the 42nd Oktoberfest takes place in the “Polka Capital of Texas”.

September 27, 2022
Chronic Wasting Disease discovered at Gillespie County deer breeding facility

Chronic Wasting Disease discovered at Gillespie County deer breeding facility

Two veterinary laboratories, one in College Station and one in Iowa, confirmed CWD in tissue samples collected from a deceased buck at the facility.

September 2, 2022
Flood Advisory issued for several Central Texas counties

Flood Advisory issued for several Central Texas counties

A Flood Advisory is in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Blanco, Gillespie and Llano County.

August 31, 2022
Flash flood watch canceled for Central Texas

Flash flood watch canceled for Central Texas

The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is still possible but not as widespread as previously anticipated.

August 22, 2022
Big Sky Fire: Officials work to contain wildfire north of Fredericksburg

Big Sky Fire: Officials work to contain wildfire north of Fredericksburg

The Big Sky Fire has burned more than 1,400 acres and is about 80 percent contained as of 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 5.

August 3, 2022
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

July 25, 2022
2 arrested in Fredericksburg for human smuggling

2 arrested in Fredericksburg for human smuggling

Two men have been arrested for human smuggling in Gillespie County.

July 1, 2022
Hill Country peach crops behind schedule due to heat, drought

Hill Country peach crops behind schedule due to heat, drought

The hope is the rain will return in September, breaking the drought. That could extend the peach season into the fall and could bring a rare peach/pumpkin harvest.

June 20, 2022
Heat Advisory issued for Central Texas for Monday, June 6

Heat Advisory issued for Central Texas for Monday, June 6

A heat advisory is in effect for Monday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to high temperatures.

June 5, 2022
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report

Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report

Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.

May 22, 2022
National Museum of the Pacific War hosts special screening of 'To What Remains'

National Museum of the Pacific War hosts special screening of 'To What Remains'

Project Recover is a group dedicated to locating veterans who are still missing in action. Their recent film highlights that search, and was screened at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.

April 21, 2022
Severe weather heading to Central Texas for Easter Sunday

Severe weather heading to Central Texas for Easter Sunday

A severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for most of Central Texas.

April 17, 2022
Fischer & Wieser in Fredericksburg, Texas destination for food, wine

Fischer & Wieser in Fredericksburg, Texas destination for food, wine

Fischer & Wieser started in 1969 as a roadside produce stand and is now a farmstead with a cooking school, winery, bed and breakfast, and more.

April 12, 2022
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