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Daily Update for Sept. 15
News • Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday approved the 2015-2016 tax rate at 41.47 cents per $100 valuation for its $28.3-million budget. The tax rate marks an increase of 10.4 percent with...
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By Scott Allen —Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday approved the 2015-2016 tax rate at 41.47 cents per $100 valuation for its $28.3 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.The tax rate marks...
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Professional Bull Riders
There are no free rides, as Tyler Lieck of Blanco learns as he loses his grip while riding a bull named Eyebrow. Lieck was among 36 cowboys riding 36 bulls during the Sixth Annual Fredericksburg PBR...
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'God and Country' Canto Chamber Choir
Prior to the Sunday Canto Chamber Choir concert at the Nimitz Museum ballroom, Hill Country Color Guard members (from left, clockwise) Frank Bertagnolli, Barbara Heckman-Sauer, Arnold Rathke and Bill...
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Seeing is believing
The Vowell-Ellis home on Big Bend Lane was built with a rainwater catchment system and cistern due to homeowners’ concerns about the ongoing drought. This home will be part of the Green Home Tour. —...
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Tanner, DeLeon crowned royalty at homecoming
Tatum Tanner, with her father, Zach Tanner, was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Zach DeLeon, with mother Mirtha DeLeon, was chosen as Homecoming King. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeRate this...
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STAAR bright
Shayna Aldrich, eighth grade science teacher at Fredericksburg Middle School, works on a problem with students (from left) Ryan Vick, Julia Freeborn and Cameron Sheffield. She avoids using the term...
View ArticleCity looks to lease golf course grill space
By Richard Zowie —Facing closure due to years spent running in the red, the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course’s Red Bird Grille will remain open for now.While approving the 2015-2016 budget Sept....
View ArticleAfter appraisal spikes, city trims its tax rate
By Richard Zowie —For the third year in a row, the Fredericksburg City Council has voted to lower its property tax rate.At their regular meeting Sept. 8, the council voted 5-0 to lower the rate from...
View ArticleFMS to host Aim For Success, two open houses
Aim For Success will present their “Freedom to Succeed” program to Fredericksburg Middle School students and parents later this month.The school will also present open houses to further acquaint...
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Daily Update for Sept; 18 at the Weekend
News • Wrede Bear Creek Community Club will meet at 6 p.m. tonight at the school house at 3828 Texas 16 South. This meeting will begin 30 minutes earlier than usual. The Ottmers and Ottes are...
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'Blood Moon'
Sunday night’s Blood Moon occurrence hovers over the skies at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Close to 100 people gathered at the summit of the granite peak to observe the lunar eclipse, which was...
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Galleries to celebrate First Friday Art Walk
A number of galleries will be offering special events on Friday, Oct. 2, as part of the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg celebration.Participating galleries will feature demonstrations, art talks,...
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Butterfly in the Park
Fredericksburg High School Marching Band’s color guard member Lauren Leija spreads her butterfly (Schmetterling) wings during FHS’ non-competitive performance in the Hill Country Marching Festival on...
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Summit eyes Hill Country development, future growth
Robert YaroBy Scott Allen —Ranchers, conservationists and tourists all share one thing in common: they love experiencing rural land by seeing the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.This was the message...
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Oktoberfest begins Friday on Marktplatz
Oompah music will echo through Fredericksburg Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2-4, at the 35th Oktoberfest.This annual festival of Fredericksburg’s German heritage harkens back to the first Oktoberfest...
View ArticleFTC's drama 'Our Town' tickets go on sale Monday
Tickets for “Our Town,” Fredericksburg Theater Company’s next production, will go on sale to the public, Monday, Oct. 5.The Thornton Wilder drama will be performed at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at...
View ArticleJail contract, deputy pay lead commissioners' agenda
By Scott Allen —County commissioners on Monday approved a health services agreement with Southern Health Partners who will serve prisoners’ medical needs at the Gillespie County Jail.The agreement will...
View ArticleFTC’s drama ‘Our Town’ tickets to go on sale Oct. 5
Tickets for “Our Town,” Fredericksburg Theater Company’s next production, will go on sale to the public, Monday, Oct. 5.The Thornton Wilder drama will be performed at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at...
View ArticleJail contract, deputy pay lead commissioners' agenda
By Scott Allen —County commissioners on Monday approved a health services agreement with Southern Health Partners who will serve prisoners’ medical needs at the Gillespie County Jail.The agreement will...
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