Zweite Weihnachten celebration Saturday
Zweite Weihnachten, a German tradition of celebrating a “Second Christmas,” will continue from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at the Gillespie County Historical Society’s social hall.The event will be at...
View ArticleHikes, January closure cited at Enchanted Rock
For those looking for some outdoor adventure, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will be hosting upcoming hikes and a New Year’s Day run.On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26-27, there will be a summit trail...
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FHS, FMS Choir Concert
Singing “Seven Feet of Snow,” members of the sixth grade Cambiata Choir performed holiday sections at the Fredericksburg High School and Fredericksburg Middle School Christmas Concert on Dec. 14 at...
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In Tune With the Holidays
Jimmy (left) and Jackie Shim perform selections on violin during the Dec. 18 Fredericksburg Community Orchestra Christmas Concert at Hill Free Evangelical Free Church. Directed by Theresa Britt, the...
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LBJ State Park, Historic Site holds annual tree lighting
As a native cedar Christmas tree illuminates, dignitaries welcome the holiday season during the 46th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting, Dec. 20 at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site at...
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Special Delivery through surrogate birth
Twin girls, Sawyer and Rowan Devaney, were born this summer via a surrogate, Kelsey Robison of Fredericksburg. — Photo courtesy the Devaney familyBy Yvonne Hartmann —Kelsey and Levi Robison and...
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New trial denied in murder case for 2009 FHS grad
Dana EdwardsThe Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied a new trial for the murder case of Fredericksburg High School graduate Dana Clair Edwards on Wednesday, Dec. 16, bringing the seven-year saga to...
View ArticleDurst shooter nets life terms in Bexar court
Thirty-one-year-old Robert Adrian Rendon, of San Angelo, was given two life sentences on two accounts of aggravated assault of a peace officer by a jury in Judge Sid Harle’s 227th District Court in San...
View ArticleGCAD office denied by 2 of 5 entities
By Richard Zowie —Following a “no” vote Tuesday afternoon by Doss Common Consolidated School District, Gillespie Central Appraisal District (GCAD)’s search for a permanent home is back at square...
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Daily Update for Dec. 24-27
News • Christmas has finally arrived, and many are out and about today finishing up those last-minute errands or in some cases, starting their Christmas shopping. Others have already started...
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Daily Update for Dec. 30
News • Two hours of continuing education units toward the renewal of a private applicator pesticide license will be offered today from 9-11 a.m. at the Gillespie County Agricultural Extension...
View ArticleCommissioners approve airport board's revisions to regulations
By Scott Allen —Three amendments to the rules and regulations for the Airport Advisory Board were approved during Monday’s commissioners court, with Gillespie County Judge Mark Stroeher dissenting.The...
View ArticleMan killed after 18-wheeler rollover Saturday
A 47-year-old truck driver from California died in a one-vehicle accident Saturday, Dec. 26, on U.S. 290, nine miles west of Fredericksburg.Declared dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Carl...
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Light of the World
Ciara O’Leary holds her candle patiently alongside her classmates during Ambleside School’s Christmas program on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Greater Life Christian Center. The program included...
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Zweite Weihnachten
Elizabeth Alberthal, 6, of Frisco, couldn’t resist the temptation of plates of cookies and other traditional baked goods that were offered on Saturday afternoon at the Zweite Weihnachten celebration...
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Three galleries will open Jan. 1 for First Friday Art Walk
Three galleries will be offering special events on Friday, Jan. 1 as part of the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg celebration.Artisans — A Texas Gallery will serve black-eyed peas for good luck in...
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Singin' Christmas Songs By The Fire
Dressed for the cowboy trail, The English Brothers, featuring, from left, Gerald on upright bass, Wes on guitar and Ray on banjo, perform Christmas songs and cowboy tunes during their Dec. 22-23...
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2015 Year in Review
The new 96-bed Gillespie County Jail opened in April.From budgets to the completion of a new jail, festivals, weather and more, 2015 was another busy year in Gillespie County.As the clock begins to...
View ArticleVolkssport walkers to brave cold in New Year tradition
The Texas Volkssport Association will allow walkers to start 2016 on the right foot with two special walks on New Year’s Eve.Cost for each walk is $3. There will also be a prize drawing for shoes from...
View ArticleNew open carry law begins Friday
Fredericksburg Police Chief Steve Wetz wants the public to be aware that gun laws will change on Jan. 1 and “concealed” won’t have to be part of the equation in many public places.On Jan. 1, new state...
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