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6,300 county residents left in the cold
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6,300 county residents left in the cold
February 16, 2021
The arctic blast that has plummeted much of Texas into a deep freeze and knocked out power to more than 2 million people across the state left 6,300 in Gillespie County without power as temperatures dipped into single digits again Monday night. Emergency Management Coordinator Justin Calhoun said 49...
City cancels COVID-19 testings
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City cancels COVID-19 testings
News Staff 
February 15, 2021
The City of Fredericksburg has canceled its free COVID-19 testing events for the week of Feb. 15-18, due to inclement weather. The free testings were previously set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. More information on the rescheduling of thes...
County judge issues disaster declaration
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County judge issues disaster declaration
News Staff 
February 15, 2021
Gillespie County Judge Mark Stroeher has declared a local state of disaster for Gillespie County on Feb. 14, due to the recent weather. “The dangerous weather conditions and sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain and snow we are currently experiencing and are expected to continue to endure for the...
City, county, FISD partner to open shelter for residents displaced, without power
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City, county, FISD partner to open shelter for residents displaced, without power
News Staff 
February 14, 2021
The City of Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated in a partial status at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Officials who h...
New year, new SPCA
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New year, new SPCA
News Staff 
February 10, 2021
The Hill Country Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is starting the new year with a new executive director, new board leadership and ...
Newcomers welcomed to Fredericksburg
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Newcomers welcomed to Fredericksburg
News Staff 
February 10, 2021
A group of newcomers were welcomed into the community by Fredericksburg Hospitality Hostess Jennifer Schandua. Persons who are new to the community ar...
Change our diets to save the planet?
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Change our diets to save the planet?
Hill Country Naturalist 
February 10, 2021
The title probably reminds you of the old saying, “That’s like spitting in the ocean.” A few weeks ago, I wrote a column listing the data Attenborough...
Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality
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Wildlife experts ask for public help in reporting bat mortality
News Staff 
February 10, 2021
Last winter, white-nose syndrome (WNS) was detected in bats in 18 counties in central Texas and the disease has continued to spread. The Texas Parks a...
Police investigate Walmart thefts
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Police investigate Walmart thefts
News Staff 
February 10, 2021
The Fredericksburg Police Department is investigating three Walmart thefts that occurred in January. Arrests On Monday, Feb. 1, an officer executed a ...
With growth coming, how can we adapt?
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With growth coming, how can we adapt?
My 2 Cents Penny Mcbride 
February 10, 2021
Growth is a curious thing. How one feels about what it means is usually determined by our own singular perspective. I won’t lie. I thought Fredericksb...
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