Roeder joins incumbents filing for county positions
Precinct 2 incumbent County Commissioner Incumbent Billy Roeder filed on Friday for re-election to run in the Gillespie County political party primaries, set for March 4, 2014.The primary races will...
View ArticleCouncil tables action on new parking rules
By Matt Ward —Amid ongoing concerns about private property rights, the Fredericksburg City Council delayed taking action on a proposed parking ordinance during their regular meeting Monday.“We’ve got...
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Daily Update for Thursday, Nov. 21
News Individuals needing continuing education units toward the renewal of their private pesticide applicator license will have the opportunity to earn one hour of credit in Laws and Regulations this...
View ArticleGobble On! Turkey Trot to step off
A chance to work off Thanksgiving dinner indulgences will be offered this Saturday, Nov. 30, during the Third Annual Hill Country Turkey Trot.Runners of all ages and skill levels are expected to join...
View ArticleLBJ State Park to host cookie, traditions event
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site at Stonewall will host its annual Cookie Decorating and German Traditions program on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event is designed to get...
View ArticleCommissioners OK funds for three fire departments
Gillespie County Commissioners approved annual funding for three of its six rural fire departments during its regular session Monday, Nov. 25, at the courthouse.Reports were accepted from and payments...
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Russian journalists focus on local German culture
RUSSIAN PUBLIC TV reporter Olga Somkina and her cameraman Denis Rusakov visit the Vereins Kirche during their time spent in town learning about German life in Fredericksburg. The two work at a TV...
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Government, businesses to close for Thanksgiving
Friends and family are starting to gather for Thanksgiving, and with that in mind, some businesses and offices in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are closing or modifying their schedules this...
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Lace up! Eisbahn returns to Marktplatz on Friday
Just as Old Man Winter sent the thermometer dipping this past week, “Eisbahn” will do its part to transform a piece of Marktplatz into a winter wonderland for holiday season ice skating.Opening day for...
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Wild Game Dinner
THROWING DARTS at the “All Buck Bull’s-eye” target, Mark Gibbs of Fredericksburg aims for a chance to enter the prize drawing for a Rossie Circuit Judge .45/.410 stainless steel rifle during Saturday...
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City to put on tree lighting event Friday, Nov. 29
Fredericksburg mayor Jeryl Hoover flips the switch to turn on the community Christmas tree. -- Standard-Radio Post/File photoPreparations are under way for the City of Fredericksburg’s annual tree...
View ArticleAuditor gives thumbs up to school district's finances
By Richard Zowie —The Fredericksburg Independent School District board of trustees on Nov. 22 unanimously approved the annual financial report for the district’s 2012-2013 fiscal year, which ended on...
View ArticleCity, co-op spar over providing power to jail
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —A literal struggle for power is emerging between two providers who want to supply electricity to the new Gillespie County Jail.Robert A. (Bob) Loth III, Central Texas Electric...
View ArticleBethany Church to host holiday trek drive-thru
Area residents will once again be able to take a 2,000-year trip through time at Bethany Lutheran Church, when it holds its 13th annual presentation of “A Christmas Journey” Friday and Saturday, Dec....
View ArticleChristmas tree lighting set Sunday at LBJ State Park
A Hill Country Christmas tradition started by President Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) and his family more than four decades ago will continue this Sunday, Dec. 15, in Stonewall.Johnson’s descendants are...
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'Queen of the Silver Jewelry'
SILVER MINE — Carmen Armstrong showcases her collection of silvery jewelry, seen here during the Dec. 6 Art Walk at Whistle Pik Gallery in Fredericksburg. Armstrong works with over 15 silversmiths...
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Harper 4-H, FFA Livestock Show slated for Saturday, Dec. 14
This young lady and others will be competing at this weekend's Harper Livestock Show.FFA and 4-H youths are busy this week preparing their project animals to step into the ring for the annual Harper...
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Three Girls in a Parade
TRYING TO STAY WARM, Charli Ann Olfers, Olivia Redix and Emily Rodriguez, all of Fredericksburg, wave to the crowd from the Opa’s Smoked Meats float Friday evening during the Light The Night Christmas...
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Answering the call of duty
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR J.C. Alston of Temple salutes as a ceremonial wreath is placed before him during a special program Saturday afternoon at the National Museum of the Pacific War to commemorate the...
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'Sanders Family Christmas' on stage
HEART TO HEART — Rev. Mervin Oglethorpe (played by J.D. Cole, center) shares his feelings and leads his Baptist congregation in “I’ve Been Changed” with support from Vera Sanders (played by Amber...
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