Book overviews German emigration to Texas

Gillespie Life

News Staff, on September 8, 2021

By Regina Weidenfeller If you ever wanted to take a sneak peek and learn about the emigration of people from Germany to Texas, then the book, “The History of the German Settlements in Texas” is a great read. Written by Rudolph Leopold Biesele in 1931, the book takes you back to when Texas was a

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Council OKs closure of South Mesquite block

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post editor

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Hotel, restaurant complex will join and renovate facilities Fredericksburg City Council members approved closing off the 100 block of South Mesquite S...

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End of an era: HCUC sold to city

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

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After design work and build out, facility will be new City Hall Hill Country University Center is no more. But a new Fredericksburg City Hall is in th...

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Gauging local support for school vouchers

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Readers can view 8,000 titles at Friends book sale

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Cary Burgess

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Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler After a period of wet and humid weather conditions during the past week, the Hill Country can expect a drying tre...

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Municipal campground lowers daily RV rates

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The City of Fredericksburg has lowered the daily rate for RV space rentals at the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Campground. Fees are now $59 for a Premi...

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