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Going the distance
Gillespie Life
Going the distance
News Staff 
October 21, 2020
Thiele Fred Harvey, a World War II veteran who fought at Iwo Jima, will attempt to be the oldest United States Marine to complete the annual Marine Corps Marathon. Harvey plans to race in a customized chair developed by Ainsley’s Angels on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 a.m. in Fredericksburg. He will be guid...
Crazy for Catfish
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Crazy for Catfish
News Staff 
October 14, 2020
Ryan Schumann helped wrangle cars that were lined up in seven rows on the Stonewall Elementary School grounds to keep traffic off streets. The seven lines merged into one for fish plate pickups.. — Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados Above, Christa Steekelenburg of the Stonewall VFD asked Joe Goe...
Generation Z, social media and voting
Gillespie Life
Generation Z, social media and voting
A Voice Of Gen Z Sadie Eidson 
October 14, 2020
I think there is a preconceived notion that younger generations have no interest in voting. Whether that claim stems from older generations characterizing our reliance on technology as laziness or our own somewhat nihilistic behavior or our lack of knowledge on how to vote, it simply isn’t true. Not...
The Fisher-Miller Land Grant
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The Fisher-Miller Land Grant
October 14, 2020
When Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836, a push was made to populate the new country with non-Latin citizens. In order to facilitate th...
Seed collecting from vegetables
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Seed collecting from vegetables
Lawn & Garden 
October 14, 2020
Did you grow vegetables or herbs this past spring? Many people did, creating a “rush” on buying vegetable seeds and transplants. I suspect this trend ...
Fredericksburg’s art history will play role in 175th year
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Fredericksburg’s art history will play role in 175th year
Fcvb Notes Ernie Loeffler 
October 14, 2020
Fredericksburg is extremely lucky to have had early settlers to the area who were painters and illustrators. These artists recorded the natural landsc...
In search of a mascot
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In search of a mascot
Full House Phil Houseal 
October 14, 2020
As a marketing gimmick, I once tried to come up with a clever mascot for a university’s fictional athletic program. I couldn’t do it. I brainstormed t...
Silver Stars & Six Guns Gala to be hybrid virtual, live event
Gillespie Life
Silver Stars & Six Guns Gala to be hybrid virtual, live event
News Staff 
October 7, 2020
The Texas Rangers Heritage Center is facing unique challenges in fundraising in the coronavirus era. As a result, its premier event this year will be ...
4-H offers contest opportunities
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4-H offers contest opportunities
News Staff 
October 7, 2020
Registration for fall contests in the Gillespie 4-H will be starting soon, it has been announced. Contest opportunities include Entomology, Food Show,...
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
News Staff 
October 7, 2020
Russell Terrell, of Fredericksburg, checks out work by Carlos Mosely at Artisans – A Texas Gallery on Friday as part of First Friday Art Work. Terrell...
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