St. Mary’s students earn honors in essay contest

The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg sponsored an essay contest for the community. Pictured, from left, essay contest coordinator Billy Pehl, third place winner Clare Dietel, second place winner Berkley Cunningham, first place winner Arianna Hricik and St. Mary’s assistant principal D’Ann Tatsch. — Submitted photo

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April 30, 2025

Three students at St. Mary’s School — of a class of 30 — took home top honors from the Optimist Club of Fredericksburg’s essay contest.

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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...

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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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