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Commentary, D: Community
Paxton will now face accusers in law court
September 27, 2023
It’s good for some to have friends in high places. The trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — the state’s top law enforcement officer — was held and Paxton was acquitted. Though the evidence of his charges was substantial, enough State Senators, including our own Pete Flores, chose to look pas...
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A helping hand for Venezuelan immigrants
Commentary, D: Community
A helping hand for Venezuelan immigrants
By Kathy O?Neill Guest Columnist 
September 27, 2023
Last week, while visiting friends in Chicago, I learned about their efforts to help Venezuelan immigrants. Venezuelan citizens make their way to the United States due to extreme poverty and dire circumstances in their country. When they clear immigration, Texas residents, churches and other organiza...
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Magic with Satchel Paige
Commentary, D: Community
Magic with Satchel Paige
Hindsights Michael Barr 
September 27, 2023
Fredericksburg has hosted quite a few important visitors over the years, from politicians to entertainers, but for baseball fans, the most distinguished guest of all may have been the legendary pitcher, Leroy “Satchel” Paige. The man with the golden arm and the larger-than-life personality came to t...
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The missing letters and bath towels
Commentary, D: Community
The missing letters and bath towels
Guest series By Randy Briley 
September 27, 2023
My wife and I spent the better part of 15 years caring for her parents, both of whom struggled with dementia. This is part two of a 10-part series tha...
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Commentary, D: Community
Fredericksburg’s city staff retention a priority; and it’s worth the costs
City eyes a people-first management strategy
September 20, 2023
This is being written before the city council actually votes on its tax rate on Tuesday morning (our press time is 9 a.m. Tuesday for the section you ...
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Tip jar dynamics
Commentary, D: Community
Tunes & Tales
Tip jar dynamics
Brent Burgess 
September 20, 2023
Several years ago, I attended one of the Marktplatz festivals to see Jason Boland and the Stragglers, a red dirt country band that has a strong follow...
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The Long Walk Backwards – Part 1
Commentary, D: Community
The Long Walk Backwards – Part 1
September 20, 2023
Introduction: My wife and I spent the better part of 15 years caring for her parents, both of whom struggled with dementia. This is part one of a 10-p...
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Readers’ Choice a way to show support
Commentary
Readers’ Choice a way to show support
September 13, 2023
V oting is underway for our annual Readers’ Choice Awards. We hope residents who interact with local businesses each day will help us recognize the fa...
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A lunchbreak at the jail
Commentary
A lunchbreak at the jail
Hindsights Michael Barr 
September 13, 2023
LOOKING BACK AT ...In the middle of the day on a lazy Friday in Fredericksburg, two inmates busted out of the Gillespie County Jail. Then, by a curiou...
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Hand-count effort seeks to sow distrust
Commentary, D: Community
Hand-count effort seeks to sow distrust
Guest Column By Cathy Collier 
September 13, 2023
There may be a common perception that the county chairs of the Gillespie Democratic and Republican parties would not agree on much. But that would not...
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