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County declares holiday for eclipse
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Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post editor on February 29, 2024
County declares holiday for eclipse

‘Stay home and stay safe’ commissioners implore; law, road crews still on duty or on call

Monday, April 8, 2024, was declared a County Holiday by the Gillespie County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting on Monday morning at the Gillespie County Courthouse. The decision was made because of the total eclipse event occurring on that Monday.

During discussion, some members of the court felt that keeping county employees at home on the day of the eclipse supported requests made to reside...

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