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Gary P. Nunn will kick off Roots series
Texas country music will fill the air Saturday, May 30, as Pioneer Museum will kick off its 14th year of the Roots Music Series.Austin-based Rosie and the Ramblers will take the stage at 6:30 p.m.,...
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Floods, tornadoes destroy property
Water in Barons Creek rose to four feet above flood stage on Monday to cover Edison Street in between Austin and Travis streets. – Standard-Radio Post/Matt WardFrom staff reports —Memorial Day was...
View ArticleFHS baccalaureate service set for Sunday
FHS baccalaureateservice set for Sunday The baccalaureate worship service for Fredericksburg High School’s graduating seniors will be at 6 p.m., this Sunday, May 31, at First Baptist Church.Gillespie...
View ArticleTwo die in collision Sunday on 290 East
Two area women were killed Sunday evening in a four vehicle accident near Wildseed Farms in eastern Gillespie County.Jan Budlong, 51, of Fredericksburg, and Deborah Ramaker, 48, of Austin died from...
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Daily Update for Thursday, May 28
News Local taxing entities will be meeting at 11:30 a.m. today in the Fire Training Room at City Hall to discuss facility needs for the Gillespie Central Appraisal District. Two Fredericksburg...
View ArticleAppraisal district will consider new location
By Ken Esten Cooke —Directors for the Gillespie Central Appraisal District will consider a new location for its upcoming tax collection services.Representatives from the county’s taxing entities met...
View ArticleGovernor adds Gillespie to disaster declaration
Gillespie County was one of 24 additional counties added to a state of disaster declaration by Governor Greg Abbott.The additions bring the total number of Texas counties to 70. The declaration is...
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Daily Update for June 1
News • The Fredericksburg City Council will meet at 5 p.m. tonight at the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center to discuss priorities for their 2016 budget. Following that special meeting, the...
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Daily Update for June 2
News • The Fredericksburg City Council passed amendments to their sidewalk plan and solicitation ordinance during their regular meeting Monday night, which followed a special meeting to set 2016...
View ArticleDrop a line on Saturday
A chance to fish, learn more about the sport and win prizes will be offered at the annual Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Stonewall.The LBJ State Park and Historic Site at...
View ArticleLocals killed in separate motor vehicle accidents
Three Fredericksburg residents, including a pair of recent Fredericksburg High School graduates, were killed in two separate motor vehicle accidents over the past two weeks.Brandon Strackbein and...
View ArticleCity, county near land-for-paving swap
By Matt Ward —City and county officials are one step closer to finalizing a land-for-paving swap as the City of Fredericksburg looks to acquire property along Barons Creek.The Fredericksburg City...
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Fredericksburg man found in flood waters
The body of Kenneth Reissig, 81, of Fredericksburg, was found in the Blanco River floodwaters after days of searching following the Memorial Day weekend floods near Wimberley.Reissig was found Sunday...
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Growing brewery eyes city's water services
Lee Hereford, PBC president and CEO, left, and Peter McFarlane, brewmaster, said growth has caused a need to look at future water options. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeBy Matt Ward —Selling...
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Pump station back online after F1 tornado damage
Roof and walls were torn off the city pump station on May 25. — Photo by Clinton BaileyBy Matt Ward —Tornado damage to the Goehmann Lane pump station on Memorial Day, May 25, temporarily knocked one...
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Harper will have 56 graduates
Jordan White, seated, has been named valedictorian of the Harper High School Class of 2015 while Brittany Sanders earned the title of salutatorian. — Standard-Radio Post/Danny HirtGraduation...
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Fredericksburg will award 215 diplomas on Friday at FHS Stadium
Getting comfortable wearing their gowns were Fredericksburg High School salutatorian Dot Walch, left, and valedictorian Samuel Studebaker. The duo will be at the front of the pack at the Class of 2015...
View Article'It's been a great ride'
State District 24 Senator Troy Fraser, a Republican from Horseshoe Bay, announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to the Texas Legislature after 27 years of public service, including 23 years...
View ArticleAppraisal district will consider new location
By Ken Esten Cooke —Directors for the Gillespie Central Appraisal District will consider a new location for its upcoming tax collection services.Representatives from the county’s taxing entities met...
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Daily Update for June 4
News • Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will be open today from 4-7 p.m. at Marktplatz. • South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will hold a blood drive today from 1-7 p.m. in the Walmart...
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