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A prayer for the 9/11 anniversary
By Tim Bowyer Guest columnist 
September 4, 2024
Iwrite to encourage us all toward that stronger spirit of graciousness and goodwill, servanthood, and patience, that was demonstrated in the wake of national tragedy in 2001. Let us remember a time of national trauma and loss, and also a time when our better selves, the stronger root of American con...
A Season of Plenty
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A Season of Plenty
Hindsights Michael Barr 
August 28, 2024
Opening day in Fredericksburg means deer hunting, not baseball. And while that annual extravaganza is still a big deal around here, it is not as noticeable as it once was. Today, deer season is hidden by a stream of tourists who come to town every weekend. In the 1950s, the beginning of deer season ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Mural points 
August 28, 2024
Mural points I wanted to applaud the mural article in last week’s paper, explaining the Braveheart mural debate. First, I am sure that Braveheart will welcome the appeal process. I am sure they are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community. Secondly, I wanted to make clear the fact t...
History is a mirror that shows the future
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History is a mirror that shows the future
Guest column By James T. (Jim) Schultz 
August 28, 2024
With today’s political, social and economic turbulence, it is not uncommon to hear someone say, “We are living the worst time in history.” OK, so toda...
Power grid again hits record demand
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Power grid again hits record demand
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 
August 28, 2024
The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin Amer ican- Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive he...
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Gillespie delegates draw different reactions
August 28, 2024
T he paper published an article last week about a former Fredericksburg High School student attending the Democratic National Convention. He and anoth...
Volunteers, dedication drive a successful fair
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Volunteers, dedication drive a successful fair
August 28, 2024
We’re grateful to all who helped pull off this huge undertaking The Gillespie County Fair takes a huge amount of work to produce. It’s the oldest cont...
Church as a place of refuge
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Church as a place of refuge
By Jerry Bramlett 
August 21, 2024
Guest column On Aug. 11, our parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, had a new priest installed, Father Ian Robbins. As is the tradition, the San Antonio ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Not who we are 
August 21, 2024
Not who we are In reference to Cathy and Terry Collier, I am proud to count them as my friends. I know the hearts they have for our community and just...
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Paxton threatens gun policy suit
State Capitol Highlights By Gary Borders 
August 21, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will sue the City of Dallas if it does not change a new gun policy. The city plans to ban licensed gun holde...
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