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Daily Update for Aug. 5
News • The Fredericksburg City Council on Monday night held the first of two public hearings about the proposed annexation of approximately 145 acres of land along the southeast corridor of U.S....
View ArticleDialogues, Dances concert on Saturday to feature ensembles
Two ensembles will be featured at the Dialogues and Dances concert on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Hill Country University Center.Included on the program will be the Summer Workshop Ensemble and the Avenue...
View ArticleFISD theater camp students to perform 'Peter Pan JR.'
Fredericksburg Independent School District’s Community Education will commemorate its 14th year of summer theater camp with three performances of the Disney classic, “Peter Pan JR.”Performances will be...
View ArticleLivestock judging hits showring this weekend
Livestock judging in conjunction with the 126th Gillespie County Fair gets an early start this weekend at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.Three livestock competitions are planned including the Meat...
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Youths receive ovation for 'Jungle Book' production
Shere Khan (Dana Stableford) spreads terror with every stealthy step through the trees during the Freddyburg Youth Theater’s production of “Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids” — a production that concluded...
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Indie screening to feature Dublin Dr Pepper plight
"Bottled Up" is the story of the battle over the Dublin Dr Pepper bottling plant.The Hill Country Film Festival (HCFF) has partnered with Fritztown Cinema to promote the art of independent filmmaking...
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Historical society names new executive director
Beverly Hadley, Gillespie County Historical Society’s new executive director, is welcomed by Dr. James Lindley, board president. — Submitted photoA historical consultant and former heritage museum...
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2014 'Schuetzenkoenige' crowned
Dennis Crenwelge is lifted by his Grapetown Shooting Club teammates to the strains of “Er Lebe Hoch” (“May He Live High” shortly after being crowned the centerfire king Sunday evening to cap the 119th...
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FTC to perform 'The Fantasticks' this weekend
Tickets are on sale for the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s production of “The Fantasticks,” which runs Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 7-10.The performances will be at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at...
View ArticleLive pari-mutuel horse racing back at Gillespie Downs
Horses will be back on the track at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, for the Gillespie County Race Meet.Gates open at 11 a.m. and post time is 1 p.m.Admission is $7...
View ArticleAnnexation questions fielded by council, staff
By Matt Ward —Landowners whose property could be moved inside Fredericksburg’s city limits had more questions than concern during a public hearing Monday.A second public hearing is slated for 7 p.m....
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Daily Update
News • The Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will be open today from 4-7 p.m. at Marktplatz. • Registration for students new to the Fredericksburg Independent School District and who will be...
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Enchanted Rock achieves International ‘Dark Sky’ status
A star trail is recorded in this time-release photo by Chase Fountain for Texas Parks & Wildlife 2014.The stars at night are, indeed, big and bright and will remain that way at Enchanted Rock...
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Daily Update for Aug. 8 and the Weekend
News • Fredericksburg Elementary School will release class lists for the 2014-2015 school year today at 9 a.m. Parents can call or stop by the school after 9 a.m. to see their child’s classroom....
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Daily Update for Aug. 11
News • Gillespie County Commissioners will receive a report from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on State 4-H Roundup during a regular meeting this morning at 9 a.m. at the Gillespie...
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Daily Update for Aug. 12
News • Gillespie County Commissioners approved the purchase of computers for county offices and the Pioneer Memorial Library during a regular session on Monday. Commissioners also received an...
View ArticleCTEC's membership meeting Aug. 19 at FHS
All members of Central Texas Electric Cooperative are invited to attend their annual membership meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium.Registration begins at 6 p.m.Three directors...
View Article126th Gillespie County Fair ready to open
In just over a week, the 126th Gillespie County Fair will once offer four days of events for the entire family, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 21-24.Sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals...
View ArticleCounty denies architects' request for more funds
By Austin R. Eck —Gillespie County Commissioners denied a request by an architectural firm for work on the new county jail.WHJ Architects of Plano sought to increase allowable expenses of their...
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Coming up...the county fair
The Gillespie County Fair is fast approaching. Set for Aug. 21-24, those interested in the livestock and exhibition shows, rules and regulations should pick up a copy of our Blue Ribbon Summer...
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