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County will begin new library chapter
A: Main, News
Commissioners appoint Caputo as library director
County will begin new library chapter
By Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post Editor 
December 28, 2023
Gillespie County Commissioners named Erika Caputo as director of Pioneer Memorial Library during its regular meeting at the courthouse on Dec. 21. Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones mentioned during the meeting that several executive sessions had taken place regarding the long-time open position. “...
County Republicans to hand-count ballots
A: Main, News
Gillespie County Republicans will hand-count primary ballots. But the Texas Secretary of State has warned local party leaders the effort could be costly and time-consuming.
County Republicans to hand-count ballots
The Standard-Radio Post partnered with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access, to publish the following.
By Natalie Contreras Votebeat & The Texas Tribune 
December 28, 2023
When Gillespie County Republicans conduct their primary in March, they will count votes in an ill-advised way: by hand, using scores of volunteers, without any machines. Even if they can pull off their expensive, labor-intensive plan, they risk being sued by losing candidates or reprimanded by the s...
District loosens teacher hiring rules, paves path to better pay
A: Main, Education, ...
District loosens teacher hiring rules, paves path to better pay
Lauren Elizabeth Shults 
October 11, 2023
The Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees gave the green light to allow teachers to apply for a Teacher Incentive Allotment — which includes tiered, supplemental pay from the state — and to hire uncertified teachers. The board voted unanimously on those two issues at Monday’s ...
County lifts burn ban
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County lifts burn ban
Brent Burgess 
October 11, 2023
The Gillespie County burn ban has been lifted as of Friday, Oct. 6, when Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones issued a notice at 12:30 p.m. A notice fr...
STR vote pushed to Nov. 7
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STR vote pushed to Nov. 7
‘Stranded properties’ are one exception in new look at rules
Lauren Elizabeth Shults 
October 18, 2023
The Fredericksburg City Council postponed decisions regarding the revised short-term rental (STR) ordinance until Nov. 7. The council decided to resch...
New Year’s Eve shindig ahead
A: Main, Community, ...
City sponsored ball drop, dance is Sunday, Dec. 31 at Marktplatz
New Year’s Eve shindig ahead
World's oldest party animals will be in town to help celebrate New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2023
This year’s New Year’s Eve Marktplatz ball drop celebration will take visitors back in time – the Jurassic Period. The City of Fredericksburg invited ...
‘A hornet’s nest’
A: Main, Gillespie Life, ...
‘A hornet’s nest’
By Natalie Contreras Votebeat & The Texas Tribune 
February 29, 2024
New elections director pushes back against conspiracies, hand-counting Jim Riley and his team spent weeks preparing for a forum he hoped would remind ...
County declares holiday for eclipse
A: Main, Main, ...
County declares holiday for eclipse
Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post editor 
February 29, 2024
‘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 ...
A: Main, Gillespie Life, ...
Doss CCSD reimburses former trustee $48,000 in legal costs
By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post reporter 
February 29, 2024
Charges filed by county attorney, then dismissed, led to ethics complaints A former Doss school board member who incurred more than $48,000 in legal f...
A: Main, Community, ...
Plowing fresh ground for soccer complex
February 29, 2024
Foundations help youth complex move ahead After years of dreaming, a groundbreaking was held Friday evening at the site of a future new soccer fields ...
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