Arrest for pot possession results in felony charges
An ongoing narcotics investigation and a routine traffic stop resulted in the form of a big marijuana bust, according to Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD) Detective Terry Weed.The seizure took an...
View ArticleConspirare to perform Pietà on Thursday
Pietà by John Muehleisen will be presented in Fredericksburg tomorrow, Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church.The performance is presented by the Austin-based choir, Conspirare,...
View ArticleClassic cars to roll in for Masonic show
Antiques, classic, street rods and late models will be featured at the 10th Annual Open Car Show on Saturday, June 7, at Marktplatz.Hosted by the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge, the show opens at 9 a.m....
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Truck, tractor pull held Saturday
RIDIN’ HIGH IN THE SADDLE — Driver Wayne Wienecke of Tolar gets some air under his tires while trying to break off the starting line Saturday evening in his econo class tractor "High Steaks" during...
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15 galleries to host First Friday Art Walk
Two new galleries are joining in the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg celebration on Friday, June 6.Joining in the celebration are Misha’s Attic, located upstairs at Ranch Road Roasters, 338 West...
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'Vision' meeting eyes mobility, design, entryways
Rebecca Leonard of Design Workshop in Austin points out design examples at last week’s meeting at the Hill Country University Center. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeBy Ken Esten Cooke—With a...
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Reid, Lang top list of 40 Longhorn grads
Harper High School’s 2014 salutatorian Taylor Reid (left) and valedictorian Madison Lang will lead a class of 40 seniors for graduation ceremonies this Friday night, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harper...
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Fredericksburg seniors to hold commencement
Fredericksburg High School Salutatorian David Hardin, left, and Valedictorian Mattie Lastovica make a practice run at tossing their mortarboards into the air in preparation of commencement exercises...
View ArticleTraffic signal okayed at Heritage Hill Country
By Matt Ward —Heritage Hill Country residents will feel much safer turning in and out of their subdivision after the Fredericksburg City Council approved an agreement with the Texas Department of...
View ArticleLocation, not need, debated over substation
By Matt Ward—Land development in southeastern Gillespie County has spurred an increased electric need in that area, prompting Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) and the Lower Colorado River...
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Daily Update for June 6 and the Weekend
News • Commencement ceremonies will be held tonight at 8 p.m. at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds for the Fredericksburg High School Class of 2014. Leading the class are Mattie Lastovica,...
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Daily Update for June 10
News • Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday approved the purchase of dispatch consoles and radios to be used in the new jail when city and county dispatch centers are combined into one center....
View ArticleFort Martin Scott to host concert, re-enactments
Fort Martin Scott concludes its first season of events with “Pickin’ On The Porch” on Friday, June 13, from 6-9 p.m.Performers include Kerrville-based dulcimer club Southwind, John Kirby and Austin...
View Article'Bach at the 'Bach'' event takes stage Thursday
The Fredericksburg Community Orchestras will present their third annual “Bach at the ’Bach” event at Luckenbach, tomorrow, Thursday, June 12.The music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Twinkle group,...
View ArticleTractors on display at machinery show
The sound of engines roaring will be heard miles away when the 29th Annual Antique Machinery Show returns to Fredericksburg, Friday and Saturday, June 13-14.The Hill Country Antique Tractor and Gas...
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LBJ Annual Fishing Day
It’s hard to see who’s bigger — six-year-old Haylee Vickers of Fredericksburg or the catfish she just caught. Ricky Weinheimer helps her haul in her catch from the Pedernales River. Thankfully for the...
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Allied Ag adds a new generation
It’s “like father, like daughters” as Jimmy Duecker, owner of Allied Ag, shows his twin daughters (from left) Kristen and Katelyn how to use the store’s computer to track inventory, look up invoices...
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Former general reflects on war, career, life
Leslie W. Bray Jr. always wanted to be an airline pilot, but found he loved the military life. His distinguished career took him to stints in the Pentagon and around the globe. — Standard-Radio...
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Harper Class of 2014 cheers 'Best Day'
Prior to receiving his diploma, Harper High School senior Ross Barlow keeps the school tradition and “brands” the Longhorn, leaving his mark on the school. Barlow was one of 40 members of Harper’s...
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Class of 2014 makes exit at fair grounds
Madison Ray waves hello to friends and family and a new chapter in her life while also saying goodbye on Friday night as she prepares to join fellow Fredericksburg High School Class of 2014 members in...
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