Fredericksburg ranks as top 10 'smart' city
Zippia, an online job search, advertising and website based out of San Francisco, named Fredericksburg the sixth smartest city in Texas just above Kerrville that came in No. 7.Zippia employee Chris...
View ArticleLocal artifacts identified ‘Antiques Roadshow’-style
Fredericksburg landowners can bring in artifacts from their property to be evaluated and identified by geologists during the 47th Annual Hill Country Gem and Mineral Show, Jan. 16-17, at Lady Bird...
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At the Top
The ecosystem of a summit pond is discussed by Emma Verzwyvelt, volunteer ranger, during the New Year’s Day hike at En-chanted Rock State Natural Area. — Standard-Radio Post/Scott AllenRate this...
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First Friday Art Walk
Jimmy Cooper, a resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, studies a hand-carved wooden mirror frame at River Rustic Gallery during the Jan. 1 First Friday Art Walk. — Standard-Radio Post/Scott AllenRate this...
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Chilly 2016 begins with exercise
Friends Mark Johnson of Fair Oaks Ranch and Karen Holder from Portland, Oregon get some exercise as they embark on the 10K walk, which took them past Fredericksburg Middle School on Dec. 31. “We do a...
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First-Day Hike at Enchanted Rock
A line of hikers dot the summit trail at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area during the New Year’s Day hike on Friday, Jan. 1. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area was one of many Texas state parks and...
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It's a girl
Welcoming Emery Lehne Goff on Monday, Jan. 4 as the first baby born at Hill Coun try Memorial Hospital in 2016 are, from left, Erin Huff, director of obstetrics; Jamie Bryant, RN, and parents Ashleigh...
View ArticleYouth, animals take center sage at stock show
Attention will be focused on the show ring when youth and their animals take center stage at the 2016 Gillespie County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Auction, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 7-9.Set...
View ArticleCity Council denies Nimitz waiver request
By Scott AllenFredericksburg City Council on Monday voted 4-1 to deny the Texas Historical Commission’s (representing the Admiral Nimitz Foundation) request to waive building and development...
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Daily Update for Jan. 7
News • Animals are starting to arrive at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds today in preparation for the 2016 Gillespie County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Auction. Animals will be weighed and...
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Daily Update for Jan. 8 and the Weekend
News • Judging began at 9 a.m. this morning at the 2016 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show being held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. The grand champion drive takes place at 6 p.m....
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Daily Update for Jan. 12
News • Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday heard a presentation from Kory Keller, chairman of the Gillespie County Relief Route Task Force. According to Keller, a semi-truck drives down Main...
View ArticleMinisters will host Jan. 18 MLK event
Gillespie County Ministerial Association will host a gathering on Monday, Jan. 18, to remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Set for noon under the small pavilion at Marktplatz, the event will...
View ArticleCommissioners hear report from Relief Route Task Force
By Scott Allen —Gillespie County Commissioners heard a presentation on Monday for a relief route that will help alleviate traffic on Main Street.Korey Keller, chairman of the Gillespie County Relief...
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Air Force Band of the West ensemble to perform Sunday at Methodist church
A concert featuring Spectrum Winds, an ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, will be offered at 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Members of the...
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Gem, mineral show open Saturday
Amethyst crystals and other gemstones will be on display Saturday.Proceeds from the 47th Annual Hill Country Gem and Mineral Show this weekend will go toward Sul Ross State University’s geology...
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LeFan marks 20th anniversary in ministry here
The Fredericksburg Church of Christ hosted a reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of minister Tommy LeFan’s service to church and community on Sunday, Jan. 10 after the morning worship...
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Creed Speaking State Champ
Dr. Eric Wright, Fredericksburg Independent School District superintendent, presents a “Billie Pride” award to Colton Snedecor Monday evening for winning at state in Creed Speaking for Future Farmers...
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Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Brothers Mills, left, and Mason Meier had the grand champion and reserve grand champion steers, respectively, at the Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show, held last weekend at the fair grounds....
View ArticleFISD proposes GCAD location
By Richard Zowie —Gillespie Central Appraisal District’s (GCAD) search for a new home continues, and one potential solution is a lease from Fredericksburg Independent School District.Dr. Eric Wright,...
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