Funding supports mental health, early childhood development, and healthy living initiatives across the region July 1, 2026 (Fredericksburg) – Create Healthy has awarded a second round of grants this year, continuing its investment in local programs that support healthier communities across the Hill Country. The grants to eight nonprofit organizations total $359,000. Following the recommendation of the advisory Grants Council, the Create Healthy Board of Directors approved funding for projects focused on mental health, early childhood development, and healthy living. “These gr ...... read more

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, marketing professionals, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs to attend its upcoming Master Class: Digital Marketing & Social Media on Tuesday, August 11, at the Pioneer Museum Sanctuary, entrance located at 312 West San Antonio Street in Fredericksburg. Designed for businesses looking to strengthen their online presence and better connect with today's digital consumers, the educational program will begin at 3:00 p.m.... read more

Driving through downtown Llano on any given day of the year, local business windows look more like works of art. Bright, bold, precise displays reflect the ever-changing seasons and bring the small business community together in a cohesive look that has come to define Llano's local main-street charm for tourists and residents alike. Behind many of these designs is 26-year-old Robin Mims, who has established herself as the go-to window artist for Llano and surrounding communities o ...... read more

The Llano Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's 2026-27 compensation plan and increased its monthly contribution toward employee health insurance during its regular meeting June 22, following a budget workshop. Trustees first met in a special budget workshop, where board members and administrators reviewed budget materials prepared and presented by Assistant Superintendent Ryan Turner, who formerly served as the district's chief financial officer.... read more

One year ago, before dawn on Independence Day, a wall of water swept through the Texas Hill Country with a speed and force few believed possible. In less than an hour, the Guadalupe River transformed from a peaceful Hill Country landmark into a deadly torrent, forever changing Hunt, Kerr County and communities downstream. The July 4, 2025, flood became one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern Texas history.... read more

The Llano County Sheriff's Office made 10 arrests last week after conducting “Operation Red Light,” a targeted enforcement initiative focused on protecting vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation and holding registered sex offenders accountable. According to the Sheriff’s Office, during the week of June 24, investigators targeted individuals attempting to purchase commercial sex and registered sex offenders violating Texas registration laws. Four individuals ...... read more