Memorial Day holiday closings
As a tribute to those who lost their lives for this country, a number of offices and businesses will be closing their doors on Monday, May 27.In observance of Memorial Day, city, county, state and...
View ArticleCrazy about Cajun as annual Crawfish Festival approaches
The good times will roll in the city this weekend when Cajun cooking becomes the featured taste, thanks to the return of the annual Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival Friday through Sunday.This year’s...
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Memorial Day program slated Monday morning
Capt. Curtin, USN Honoring all those who died while in service to the United States military will be a Memorial Day observance at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the National Museum of the Pacific War.The...
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Off-leash dog park approved at city park
FORMER CITY MANAGER Gary Neffendorf and incumbent councilman Graham Pearson were sworn into office Monday evening by city secretary Shelley Britton as they begin two-year terms on the Fredericksburg...
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FHS One-Act Play wins gold at state
TRYING TO REGAIN Helen's (foreground left, played by Chandler Runnels) trust, Annie (center, played by Olivia McGowen) uses Percy (played by Michaela Engel), while the Haunts (from left, Laurel...
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Wetz named new police chief
STEVE WETZ has served with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 29 years, and seven months as acting police chief. By Lisa Treiber-Walter—Trusting in one of its own, the City of Fredericksburg has...
View ArticleQuestions remain in fatal plane crash
An early report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has shed some light on the small airplane crash that claimed two lives near Fredericksburg on Thursday, May 9.The pilot had been...
View ArticleCommunication between students, police improves
By Lisa Treiber-Walter — “Kids: Please share information that could possibly save the lives of your classmates.”That’s the message being issued this week by investigators with the Fredericksburg Police...
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Daily Update for Wednesday, May 29
News UPDATE: The names of the husband and wife involved in a family violence disturbance/death call in Gillespie County have been released. Deceased from probable gunshot wounds to the chest is Michael...
View ArticleUpdate: Domestic disturbance leads to death, injury
A 45-year-old Harper man died from a shooting incident and his wife is recovering in a San Antonio trauma center after being stabbed during the same family violence disturbance on Sunday, May...
View ArticleRoots concert series returns with doo-wop
Pioneer Museum will kick off its 12th year of the Roots Music Series in the Texas Hill Country Saturday, June 1, with a “Doo-Wop Sock-Hop Night” lineup of music, food and family fun.The concert will...
View ArticleBaccalaureate services for FHS Sunday night
A baccalaureate worship service to honor members of the Fredericksburg High School Class of 2013 will be held Sunday at 6:30 p.m.This year’s service will be at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, located at...
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Remembering those who gave all for country
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES — A wreath was presented during Memorial Day services that honor the lives of two fallen military people from Gillespie County — at left is James Breuel in honor of his brother,...
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Seniors medal at UIL state competition
SHOWING OFF THE MEDALS they have won, Fredericksburg High School seniors Olivia McGowen (left) and Amanda Hinton (right) smile after earning fourth place at the UIL Academic State Meet held May 21-22...
View ArticlePolice work to guide students away from drugs
Editor’s Note: The recent overdose deaths of two Gillespie County males has added fire to the topic of how to fight drugs in school. The following is an interview with Lt. Linda Lively, the...
View ArticleOne dead, one hospitalized in domestic crime
A 45-year-old Harper man died from a shooting incident and his wife is recovering in a San Antonio trauma center after being stabbed during the same family violence disturbance on Sunday, May...
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Harper High plans May 31 ceremony
Getting an early start on the graduation season, Harper High School will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, in the HHS gymnasium.The event comes two weeks after the school celebrated...
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Council studies water rate hike
NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE for local drivers, work continues on the City of Fredericksburg’s Austin Street bridge project, currently under construction by BPI Environmental Services of Austin. The $412,458...
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County hears update on Ranger Heritage Center
AN ARCHITECTURAL drawing of the proposed Former Texas Rangers Foundation Heritage Center shows the large project, planned for the town's east side.By Lisa Treiber-Walter—A progress report on the...
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Daily Update for Thursday, May 30
News The Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will take place today from 4-7 p.m. at Marktplatz. Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a member orientation session this morning at the Hill Country...
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