County approves Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for CVB
A “shot in the arm” was given to the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB) Monday, Aug. 26, when Gillespie County commissioners divvied the entity a five-sevenths share of the county’s...
View ArticleCounty leaders propose 7-cent property tax hike
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —A local property tax increase of 21 percent — most of which to cover jail bond costs — is being proposed by the County of Gillespie and citizens may offer their input during two...
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Daily Update for Friday, Aug. 30, and the Weekend and Labor Day
News A local property tax increase of 21 percent — most of which to cover jail bond costs — is being proposed by the County of Gillespie. Citizens may offer their input during the first of two public...
View Article‘Boxstoberfest’ to rev up for party this weekend
Soon it will be time start the Porsche and get the engine running as the 15th annual Boxstoberfest takes place in Fredericksburg Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8.The event, named after the Porsche...
View ArticleWater customers notch win over Aqua
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —In a “David versus Goliath”-type duel between a small group of local water consumers and a national utility corporation, the little guy has officially won concessions.Nearly two...
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Nimitz Foundation boosts Wounded Warriors
NIMITZ FOUNDATION DONATES — Gen. Mike Hagee (USMC, ret.), president and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, along with foundation supporters, Boot Ranch staff, and Mike Crownover of Valero present...
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Community Foundation awards grants
REPRESENTATIVES from non-profit agencies gathered outside the office of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation recently to receive checks from The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Making the...
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HCM welcomes new Chief Operating Officer
Mike RenoHill Country Memorial (HCM) has hired Mike Reno as Chief Operating Officer to replace Steve Sosland, according to Jayne Pope, chief executive officer.Reno joined the hospital executive team...
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Providence Hall welcomes students’ various learning abilities, styles
STUDENTS SIT AT THE HARKNESS TABLE to discuss ideas on various topics. — Standard-Radio Post/Richard ZowieBy Richard Zowie —Last year, Leslie Spraggins and Elizabeth Beall began an afternoon...
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First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg to be celebrated
Eleven galleries will be offering special events on Friday, Sept. 6, as part of the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg celebration.Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the celebration...
View ArticleCouncil OKs original park pool plan, costs
By Matt Ward —City voters will get the design they approved last May for renovations at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Pool, though the final total will end up $575,000-$600,000 over the $1.6 million...
View ArticleCounty gets earful on jail’s tax rate jump
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —Questions, answers and discussions at last night’s two public hearings at the courthouse centered on Gillespie County’s new jail project and how it will impact local...
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Daily Update for Monday, Sept. 9
News Gillespie County Commissioners are meeting this morning at 9 a.m. at the Gillespie County Courthouse. Commissioners will work through a lengthy agenda that includes adopting the budget and...
View ArticleTxDOT to begin more U.S. 290 widening work
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Allen Keller Company are starting a project to make U.S. Highway 290 in Gillespie County safer for all travelers.Work should begin in the next 10 days...
View ArticleSaturday wreck claims life of local man, 58
Gillespie County resident David Russell Lane, 58, died Saturday, Sept. 7, as the result of a two-vehicle crash around 9:43 p.m. on U.S. Highway 290 West about a mile from Fredericksburg.Lane was...
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Equipment thefts have officers turning to public for info
Several thousands of dollars’ worth in landscaping equipment and chainsaws were reported stolen over the past week and local law enforcement officers are turning to the community to help solve those...
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Music club to open new season Sunday
Fredericksburg Music Club is presenting pianist Fei-Fei Dong in concert on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. to open the 2013-2014 concert series.The concert will be held at the Fredericksburg Methodist...
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Texas Rangers Heritage Center to break ground
AN OPEN-AIR PAVILION, as well as a new amphitheater, will be two features at the new Texas Rangers Heritage Center. The foundation will officially break ground on Phase I of the center at 10 a.m. on...
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Main Street antiquers call it a career
RON AND JANE WOELLHOF have been operating Showcase Antiques since 1976 when they bought the business. Soon, when their retirement sale wraps up, the two will finally close the doors for the last time....
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Pro bull riders mount up
A night of professional bull riding featuring cowboys from around the world returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m.Sponsored by the Gillespie County...
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