by Phil Houseal | Feb 24, 2021 | All Articles, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Feb 24, 2021–Like many in the Texas Hill Country, we have been dealing with the consequences of having no power during more than a week of subfreezing temperatures. Here are some surefire tips on how to prepare for the next once-in-a-lifetime weather event: Have good...
by Phil Houseal | Jan 20, 2021 | All Articles, Events, People of the Hill Country
Jan 20, 2021–It’s a serious sport with a silly name. And it’s finally arrived in Fredericksburg. “I couldn’t believe a town like Fredericksburg didn’t have anyone playing pickleball,” said Marcy Guion, a retired teacher and coach who moved here with her husband,...
by Phil Houseal | Dec 7, 2020 | All Articles, Events, Music
Dec 9, 2020–Before he arrived at country music, Justin Biltonen traveled through gospel, punk, rock, and southern rock. Most fans know Biltonen as the long-time bassist for the American rock band 3 Doors Down. But he’ll be performing in Fredericksburg this week as a...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 5, 2020 | All Articles, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Aug 5, 2020–“Bro. Why is there a pencil on your tree.” Because. Because I recently built a pencil. An 8-foot yellow pencil. It’s hanging on a tree above my mailbox. Why did I feel the need to do that? Isolation does weird things to you. When work is caught up, and...
by Phil Houseal | Jun 17, 2020 | All Articles, Education, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
June 17, 2020–When I first moved to the Hill Country, I was not prepared for how seriously Texans take their history. Growing up in one of the 49 non-Texan states, I arrived unaware of the colorful story of how this 6-flagged region became the Lone Star State....
