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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 arrested in Fredericksburg for human smuggling
Two men have been arrested for human smuggling in Gillespie County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Severe weather heading to Central Texas for Easter Sunday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for most of Central Texas.
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.