'Welfare check' may bring about lawsuit
By Matt Ward —A civil suit may be filed against the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office by two Harper residents following an early morning incident at a private residence on May 3 that the homeowners...
View ArticleCity eyes potential tax rate increase
By Matt Ward —City property tax rates could increase for the first time since 2012 as the Fredericksburg City Council proposed a rate of $0.2513 per $100 valuation during their regular meeting...
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Daily Update for Aug. 20
News • The City of Fredericksburg’s Parks and Recreation department held a public meeting yesterday to receive comments from citizens about future improvements in the city’s parks system. The...
View ArticleAcademic boosters mentor orientation, signup set for Sept. 3
Those interested in being a Fredericksburg Academic Boosters mentor should attend a general meeting 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Hill Country University Center.The center is at 2818 U.S. 290...
View ArticleRedbird Grille closure expected at golf course
By Matt Ward —City of Fredericksburg officials estimate around $100,000 will be saved at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course by the closure of the Redbird Grille.Though the decision will not become...
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Gillespie County Fair Parade
Ursula Worrell and grandson Brazos Worrell give a thumbs up from their cruiser in the fair parade. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeRate this article: Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it...
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Horse racing season ends at county fair
Live pari-mutuel horse racing for the 2015 season came to an end over the weekend with two days of action held as part of the 127th Gillespie County Fair. In addition to Saturday and Sunday’s...
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'Fair thee well'
A new queen and three duchesses were crowned on Friday night during the 127th Gillespie County Fair to represent the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association during 2016. Crowned were, from...
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Investment firms buy Boot Ranch
Luxury property golf resort Boot Ranch was purchased from Lehman Brothers. — File photoTerra Verde Group and Wheelock Street Capital have purchased Boot Ranch, the 2,051-acre private master planned...
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First-day enrollment for FISD is combined 3,045
Matt Tekulve drops his son, Ruger, off for his first day of kindergarten at Fredericksburg Primary School on Monday morning, Aug. 24. FPS and the rest of the Fredericksburg Independent School District...
View ArticleCounty enacts burn ban as heat lingers
By Ken Esten Cooke —Gillespie County Commissioners joined neighboring counties on Monday to enact a burn ban during this intense, hot, dry summer.“We all knew this was coming. With the robust growth in...
View ArticleParks update will affect city bond package plans
By Matt Ward —Citizen input on future development and improvements at local parks is being requested by the City of Fredericksburg as part of an update to the city parks master plan.Decisions made at...
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Daily Update for Aug. 27
News • A celebration to commemorate what would be the 107th birthday of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson is underway at Stonewall today starting with the traditional wreath laying ceremony at...
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Daily Update for Aug. 28 and the Weekend
News • Rheingold Community Club will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Rheingold School. Fried chicken, macaroni salad and tea will be provided. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. A...
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Daily Update for Aug. 31
News • A Fredericksburg Community Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the American Legion Hall. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will be here for the drive, hosted by...
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Daily Update for Sept. 1
News • Registration for English classes will be held today at Our Lady of the Guadalupe Parish Hall. Classes are from 9-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Students are welcome to register...
View ArticleGalleries to celebrate First Friday Art Walk
A number of galleries will be offering special events on Friday, Sept. 4, as part of the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg celebration.Participating galleries will feature demonstrations, art talks,...
View ArticleAirport to host weekend WWII airplane display
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will showcase World War II aircraft, Friday through Monday, Sept. 4-7, at the Gillespie County Airport.Among the aircraft at the show will be Texas Raiders, including...
View ArticleHarper 51st Frontier Day celebration on tap Saturday
The Harper Community Park Association will celebrate its 51st Annual Harper Frontier Day on Saturday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day weekend).This year’s event kicks off at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 with Open Draw...
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FHS admin office to move to front in new-look plan
By Richard Zowie —Beginning next spring, Fredericksburg High School will undergo a remodeling and refurbishing, courtesy of a school bond approved overwhelmingly by local voters.In May, residents voted...
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