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Initials, FYI
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Initials, FYI
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February 22, 2017
Has the world officially run out of ideas? When it comes to labeling things, we’ve given up even trying to be creative. Now we communicate using initials. Texting and social networking has brought its own jargon — LOL, SMH, ICYMI. LOL. Even casual internet users know that means “laughing out loud.” ...
PTO announces Read-a-thon spring fundraiser winners
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PTO announces Read-a-thon spring fundraiser winners
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February 22, 2017
The Fredericksburg Independent School District Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has announced the results of its Read-a-Thon spring fundraiser which ended Friday, Feb. 10. Students in grades kindergarten thru fifth grade read over 30,000 minutes and the event raised a record amount of funds. Jessam...
Partnership aims to give a ‘Head Start’
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Partnership aims to give a ‘Head Start’
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February 22, 2017
Of the 339 students enrolled at Fredericksburg Primary School, 106 are in the Head Start program operated by BCFS Education Services. Head Start is a national program for income eligible families that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through int...
Inside scoop: Public school students write about Gillespie County schools
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Inside scoop: Public school students write about Gillespie County schools
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February 22, 2017
Fredericksburg High School journalism students helped compile stories highlighting Texas Public Schools Week (TPSW), which will be celebrated across T...
Finding the lost sounds
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Finding the lost sounds
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February 15, 2017
Every once in a red, white, or blue moon you stumble across a band that seems to be playing just for you. Over the years, I’ve seen, heard, and writte...
St. Francis Catholic Church to host annual parish festival
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St. Francis Catholic Church to host annual parish festival
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February 15, 2017
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stonewall will hold its 25th annual Parish Festival on Sunday, March 5. The public is invited to come and enjoy ...
FES finishes first overall at district UIL competition
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FES finishes first overall at district UIL competition
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February 15, 2017
Fredericksburg Elementary School finished first overall at the District 28-4A University Interscholastic League Academic Meet on Feb. 4. Held at the F...
One giant leap for Mom
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One giant leap for Mom
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February 15, 2017
One local mom’s son is out of this world, literally. Retired teacher DeAnn Johnson grew up in Florida and took numerous trips to Cape Canaveral, home ...
Town’s traditions teach next generation
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Town’s traditions teach next generation
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February 15, 2017
From day one, my parents instilled in me the importance of giving back. Many times this took the form of volunteering or even giving small monetary do...
A hearty serving of entertainment
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A hearty serving of entertainment
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February 8, 2017
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