Pool party to celebrate name change Saturday
The City of Fredericksburg will host a throwback “Kick and Swim Party” Saturday, July 11, at the newly renamed Coach Tony Knopp Town Pool, located at 105 West Travis Street.“The name change is in the...
View ArticleBCFS given Head start reins
By Matt Ward Approximately $1.1 million in federal funding previously allocated to Stonewall Head Start, Inc. has been awarded to BCFS Education Services for Head Start operations in Blanco and...
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Fredericksburg hosts July 4th 'Star-Spangled' fireworks show
Prior to the Fourth of July fireworks show, Wounded Warriors at Nebo volunteers (from left) Joanne Owens and Rosemary Estenson share a laugh with U.S. Military Academy alumnus Capt. Jeff Anderson, who...
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Patriots on Parade
Fredericksburg’s VFW Post 7105 was one of the lead floats in Saturday’s Fourth of July parade down Main Street. Members of the American Legion Post and the Military Order of World Wars also joined VFW...
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Liberty's lads and lasses
“All American Divas,” and best motorized vehicle, were Tori Crooks and Kayleigh Thatcher. – Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeIt was the kids’ time to shine on Saturday morning.Sparkles, streamers and...
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Crime Stoppers increases reward for tips on Muegge murder cold case
Gillespie County Crime Stoppers has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Linda Muegge, a Fredericksburg resident killed...
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Weekend races draw large crowds to fair grounds
Horses in Saturday’s 5½-furlong race find high gear during the inaugural day of the 2015 racing season at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Racing fans saw 22 races over two days and wagered more...
View ArticleCity, county land-for-paving swap deal done; Pearson says no
By Matt Ward —A land-for-paving swap between the City of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County has finally been completed, following months of negotiation.The Fredericksburg City Council agreed to pave...
View ArticleState funding a question in school budget
By Richard Zowie —For the ninth year in a row, Fredericksburg Independent School District residents will have no new taxes.Deborah Ottmers, FISD assistant superintendent of business and finance,...
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Daily Update for July 9
News • Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will be open today from 4-7 p.m. at Marktplatz. • Fredericksburg Volunteers in Police Support, Inc. will meet this evening at the Gillespie County Law...
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Daily Update for July 10 and the Weekend
News • Pilot Knob Extension Education Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. this morning at the Gillespie County Agricultural Extension Building. Audrey Mayer, a health and safety instructor for the...
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Daily Update for July 13
News • Season tickets for 2015 Fredericksburg High School varsity football home games go on sale today. Current season ticket holders can renew their seats at $30 per seat starting today and...
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Daily Update for July 14
News • Season ticket sales for 2015 Fredericksburg High School varsity football home games continues today.Current season ticket holders can renew their seats at $30 per seat through Thursday...
View ArticleHabitat to host home dedication Sunday afternoon
Dedication ceremonies for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fredericksburg’s 15th home will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, July 19.The house is located at 306 W. Park St.“We are thrilled to welcome the...
View ArticleHorses back on track for 'NIOF' weekend race meet
Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, as part of the Night In Old Fredericksburg Race Meet.Gates open at 11 a.m. and post time...
View ArticleNight in Old Fredericksburg to celebrate German heritage
German music, a performance by the Chris Story Band, contests, games and more will highlight the Night In Old Fredericksburg celebration on Saturday, July 18, at the Gillespie County Fair...
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Poolside park
Liliana Mondragon (left) and Pablo Carrillo chill out at the side of the Coach Tony Knopp Town Pool Saturday afternoon. The City of Fredericksburg renamed the pool for longtime city pool manager Tony...
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Gillespie BB team finishes 19th at national contest
The Gillespie County 4-H BB gun shooting team — including (front row, from left) Coach Sam Segner, Delaney Whitworth, Darien Robles, Joshua Moore, Jacob Brown, (back row) Jaci Spies, Charles Schmidt,...
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Gillespie 4-Hers, adult leaders honored at banquet
Honored on July 7 at the 2015 Gillespie County 4-H Awards Banquet held at the Gillespie County Farm Bureau Events Center were, from left, Daylon Nebgen, Suzanne Coal and Michelle Millhouse, winners of...
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Road projects under way
A construction crew from Hill Country Bridge, Inc. works on a low-water crossing of Barons Creek on Goehmann Lane. Construction on the Texas Department of Transportation project began on Monday, July...
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