Trinity Lutheran celebrates retiring pastor Percy Smerek

Gillespie Life

Reese Griffin, on August 11, 2021

Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall will host a 50th anniversary and retirement celebration for their pastor, the Rev. Percy Smerek, on Aug. 15. Smerek and his wife, Ada, are moving to Medina to be closer to family. They do not wish to retire from the church; however, they are ready to be around family. Smerek

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BATTLE FOR STATE

March 11, 2026

Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billie guard Rilyn Grona, left, battles with Dallas Lincoln senior guard Ar’Jayla Elder on Friday in the Class 4A-Division II ...

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TOP CITIZENS

March 11, 2026

Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce honored top citizens at its annual membership banquet last night at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Pictured at ...

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Private ranch protection strengthens ‘E-Rock’

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Hill Country Conservancy announced Tuesday the permanent protection of Muckleroy Ranch, a 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Are...

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GILLESPIE COUNTY

BESS fight goes on after election

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After divisive county judge fight, some ask for unity to fight projects After a contentious election for county judge, some residents urged for cooper...

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ELECTION

Jones wins reelection by 2-to-1 vote margin

Staff reports

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County Judge Daniel Jones comfortably held on to his office with a more than 2-to-1 margin over challenger Esther Schneider. Jones received 4,488 vote...

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Gillespie County will accept HOT fund applications through March 20

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Gillespie County is now accepting applications for 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. The funds support qualified events, projects and programs tha...

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