Leadership class heads to the capitol - Fredericksburg Standard

The 2023 class of Leadership Gillespie County traveled to Austin on March 1 for its seventh session to learn about state government. During the session, the class went to the Texas Capitol and met with Senator Pete Flores (standing). Also pictured are class members Kelli Alford (left), Caitlan Berry and Kody Dale.

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News Staff, on March 8, 2023

Leadership class heads to the capitol

Leadership Gillespie County (LGC) continued its program with a March 1 session focused on state government. The 2023 class participated in its seventh session by traveling to Austin to visit the Texas Capitol and observe the 88th Texas Legislative Session. Majesty Wine tours sponsored the outing by

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