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Grass fires
Firefighters from the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department provided mu-tual aid to Blanco County on Sunday afternoon when a grass fire was reported on Jones-Scheuer Road, just inside the Blanco County...
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'Your leg or your life'
David Heinrich plans to remain active, but slow down to appreciate being given “a second chance at life.”— Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeBy Ken Esten Cooke —Fredericksburg dentist Dr. David J....
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Ranger Center to host dinner show Saturday
Members of the “Old West Rangers” give a firearms salute in front of the Ranger Ring of Honor at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center during a recent ceremony. – Standard-Radio Post file photoThe Texas...
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Race track at a standstill
Bickering between the Texas Racing Commission and Legislative Budget Board could mean the beginning of the end for horse racing in Texas. — Standard-Radio Post file photoBy Ken Esten Cooke —The Texas...
View ArticleDoss VFD annual fish fry Saturday
Fried catfish and all the trimmings will be served up in Doss Saturday evening, Sept. 5, as the Doss Volunteer Fire Department hosts its 32nd annual benefit fish fry.Serving begins at 4:30 p.m., at the...
View ArticleCity council to hold hearing on proposed tax rate Sept. 2
Fredericksburg residents will have another opportunity to voice their concerns about a possible property tax rate increase at a public hearing today, Wednesday, Sept. 2.City council members will...
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Daily Update for Sept. 3
News • Individuals interested in being a Fredericksburg Academic Boosters mentor are invited to a general meeting at 11 a.m. today at the Hill Country University Center. Orientation for new...
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Daily Update for Sept. 4 and the Weekend
News • The first meeting of the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) and MOMSnext this school year is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. today. Members meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Friday...
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Daily Update for Sept. 8
News • Fredericksburg City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed annexation...
View ArticleRotary sets homecoming party
The public will get a chance to whack a “Beat Burnet” automobile with a sledgehammer at the Fredericksburg Rotary Club High School Homecoming Scholarship Party from 4-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at...
View ArticleTubaMeisters to blow horns at PCAA show
The TubaMeisters will wrap up the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance’s (PCAA) Marktplatz Concert Series season when they perform this Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Adelsverein Halle on Marktplatz.Admission...
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'Waste,' water concern residents
Wallace Klussmann shared his opinions and knowledge about legislative issues at Thursday’s Rural Issues Forum, hosted by the Gillespie County Farm Bureau (GCFB). – Submitted photoBy Christine Granados...
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WWII veterans take to the skies
WWII veterans slated to take solo passenger flights on the North American P-51 Mustang, were from left, Marvin Daniel, Roland Borchers, Larry Payne, Jim Glazener, Betty Blalock and Tom Whetstone, all...
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Smith addresses private property rights
Rep. Lamar Smith speaks to members of the Central Texas Private Property Rights Coalition during their annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Smith addressed the...
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Canto Chamber Choir slates patriotic concert
September van der Stoel sings at a recent Canto concert.A patriotic program titled, “God and Country: A Musical Tribute,” will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 13, by the Canto Chamber Choir.The 3 p.m....
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Homecoming this week at FHS
Nominees for Fredericksburg High School Homecoming royalty were announced last Friday morning and include, queen nominees in from left, Taylor Husfeld, Katherine McManigle, Mackenzie Grumbles, Sloane...
View ArticleBulls, riders will battle at Saturday PBR rodeo event
By Yvonne Hartmann —Some of the sport’s top riders and best bulls will be at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday night, Sept. 12, for the Sixth Annual Fredericksburg PBR (Professional Bull...
View ArticleGillespie Downs: It's 'business as usual' ... for now
The Texas Racing Commission has been funded for 90 days and all racetracks across the state, including Gillespie Downs can continue live and broadcast racing.“The Legislative Budget Board has informed...
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Daily Update for Sept. 10
News • Fredericksburg Volunteers in Police Support will meet this evening at the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center. A board of directors meeting begins at 6 p.m., followed by the general...
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Daily Update for Sept. 11 and the Weekend
News • Fredericksburg High School is celebrating Homecoming 2015 this week, and activities culminate tonight with the FHS varsity football game at 7:30 p.m. against Burnet, crowning of the...
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