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Council adopts $81-million budget with 3¢ tax drop
Main, News
Council adopts $81-million budget with 3¢ tax drop
By a 3-2 vote, Frederick-sburg City Council on Tuesday adopted the tax rate (no-new-revenue) of 16.518 cents per $100 for the 2023 tax year, down from...
September 20, 2023
Public hearings slated for Albert fest permits
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Public hearings slated for Albert fest permits
Two public hearings have been scheduled regarding the outdoor music festival and mass gathering permit applications filed by Wine Country Festival, LL...
September 13, 2023
FISD drops tax rate to 77¢ as values rise
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FISD drops tax rate to 77¢ as values rise
Fredericksburg Independent School District taxpayers could see a break on property taxes soon, even in the face of continually rising valuations. The ...
September 13, 2023
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Trustees will study new affordable housing option
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Austin, Round Rock using to recruit staff
Trustees will study new affordable housing option
By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher 
September 13, 2023
One of Fredericksburg Independent School District’s board of trustees’ biggest challenges is finding teachers and staff to live in a market that is in...
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A Growing Need
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A Growing Need
Rates of mental illness in youths on the rise; local therapists organize to help
Lauren Elizabeth Shults 
September 6, 2023
Youth suicide is on the rise, according to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Counselors across the county have established initiatives...
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Gillespie’s water sage retires
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Gillespie’s water sage retires
Paul Tybor will stay active, but less so, after 35 years
Madeline Duncan 
August 2, 2023
Next June, Paul Tybor will step down as general manager of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District. Tybor graduated with a geology de...
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STR ordinances in spotlight
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STR ordinances in spotlight
Council to vote on proposed changes recommended by P&Z
Lauren Elizabeth Shults 
September 27, 2023
The Fredericksburg Neighborhood Coalition, affiliated with the Texas Neighborhood Coalition, is calling for local residents to voice thoughts on propo...
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County adopts $46.8-million budget
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Judge states needed payroll adjustments have driven expenses, but tax rate will still drop
County adopts $46.8-million budget
By Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post Editor 
September 28, 2023
The 2023-2024 fiscal year budget was unanimously passed by the Gillespie County Commissioners Court during a Monday meeting at the courthouse. Final a...
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DRUMMING AROUND
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DRUMMING AROUND
September 27, 2023
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SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT
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SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT
September 27, 2023
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FUN FOR A CAUSE
Gillespie Life, News
FUN FOR A CAUSE
September 27, 2023
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Heritage Flight Night Game Ball
Sports
Heritage Flight Night Game Ball
Cary 
September 27, 2023
The Heritage High School Flight Night game ball is delivered via helicopter during Heritage’s version of Homecoming at Shipman Field last Friday. Heri...
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Heritage Flight Night ends with home loss for the Eagles
Sports
Heritage Flight Night ends with home loss for the Eagles
Cary 
September 27, 2023
The Heritage High School varsity boys’ football team lost a tough match against Bulverde Gloria Deo last Friday at Shipman Field, 31-16. “This was a t...
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No. 8 Sonora spoils homecoming
Sports
No. 8 Sonora spoils homecoming
Cary 
September 27, 2023
By Bryson Lake  Special to the Standard The Harper Longhorns varsity football team lost to Class 2A Division I No. 8 Sonora last Friday, 53-22. Homeco...
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