The Jacob and Christine Brodbeck Foundation

08/04/2026

Our sympathies to the family. 🌹

Dwight Allen Brodbeck, age 75, of Johnson City, Texas, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 21, 1951, in Blanco, Texas, one of four sons of Aaron Alfred Brodbeck and Betty Jo Barrow Brodbeck. Dwight graduated from LBJ High

08/02/2026

📷Members of the 1918-1919 Gillespie County Commissioner's Court inspect a new roller and grader that would be used initially to pave Main Street. The roller-packer wheel, attached to the front of the steam-operated tractor, could be filled with water for additional weight. The tractor would pull the grader; the grader operator steered from a standing position as the grader was not equipped with a seat.

Join us tomorrow for our First Friday Presentation from the Hill Country Antique Tractor and Engine Club. There will be antique tractors on display at the presentation and then on the Pioneer Museum grounds until the Gillespie County Fair.
Door open at 3:00 with tractors on display and presentation begins at 3:30.

07/29/2026

Arthur Neumann, the oldest grandson of Jacob and Christine would attend this event for many, many years. Anyone else?

07/15/2026

Just a reminder of the upcoming Reunion in Johnson City on July 25th. See y'all about 11:00 am. Or come early and help us set up. Us old folks would really appreciate that!

Bring a side or dessert if you can.

If you feel crafty or like making gift baskets, we'll have a fundraising auction too.

07/03/2026

Time for ! Every Monday we post an image that we need YOUR help in identifying. Comment below or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for helping us preserve history!

Be sure to join us this Friday for our First Friday Program "Gillespie County Schuetzenfest." Doors open at 3:00, presentation begins at 3:30.

📷August 4th, 1968. Schuetzenfest