Spirit of Aggie Bonfire burns on - Fredericksburg Standard

Brian Lehne, left, and Steve Lawton go over stack procedures during a break. This photo was featured on a recent ESPN tribute to the Aggie Bonfire. — The Battalion/John Makely

Community, Gillespie Life

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter on December 4, 2024

Spirit of Aggie Bonfire burns on

Twenty-five years after the collapse of the Texas A&M bonfire, the tradition still burns strong for those who helped build it.

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RUNNING WILD(FLOWER)

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April 30, 2025

Over 500 athletes competed in the 2025 Wildflower runs and walk that started on Marktplatz. Spirits were high for Kendall Young, Stephanie Cianchetti,...

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Upcoming SystemsGo rocket launches open to the public

April 30, 2025

Rockets will fill the sky over Gillespie County for three days as students from high schools across Central Texas will launch up to 60 rockets they de...

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Pioneer Museum introduces new Founders Day events this weekend

April 30, 2025

Fredericksburg’s German heritage will be showcased during a weekend of events that will celebrate 179 years since the town’s founding. The Gillespie C...

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Willow City VFRD to host BBQ dinner and fundraiser May 3

April 30, 2025

The Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host its annual benefit fundraiser with a barbecue dinner on Saturday, May 3 at the fire sta...

News, Second Front

Vietnam-era veterans to be honored throughout weekend

April 30, 2025

A four-day event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War will take place this weekend in Fredericksburg. Three Rotary Clubs ...

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Locals can pay respects to Vietnam vets today

April 30, 2025

Local first responders will escort the Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute through Main Street to Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park at 1...

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