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Library Books On-Demand Coming To Local Patrons

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 28, 2010 # Comments Off

Pioneer Memorial Library is taking steps to appeal to more tech-savvy readers and county commissioners have now added their support to the effort.

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‘Blues’ Music On Roots Stage Saturday

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A trio of blues musicians will be featured during the third Roots Music Concert Series program of the summer, set for Saturday night from 6-10 p.m. at Pioneer Museum.

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National Night Out Tuesday

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 28, 2010 # Comments Off

Neighborhoods and law enforcement officers around Gillespie County will join each other Tuesday to participate in the annual observance of “National Night Out Against Crime”.

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Aiming For The Prize

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 28, 2010 # Comments Off

Carrying on a local tradition from more than a century ago, shooters from all five area shooting clubs will compete in the 115th Gillespie County Bundes Schuetzenfest slated for Saturday and Sunday at the Bear Creek Range.

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‘Swing Band’ On Stage Sunday

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Swing music, infused with western and jazz influences, will be featured Sunday evening in a free, outdoor concert at Marktplatz.

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Auto Swappin’ Time Again

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Whether it is to buy, sell, trade or just browse, auto enthusiasts will be filling up Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Friday through Sunday during the 33rd annual Hill Country Auto Swap Meet.

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Chili Peppers, Salsa On Menu

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Hot peppers, hot licks and hot air balloons will combine under hot skies Friday and Saturday for the Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival.

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Gillespie Jobless Rate Inching Up

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Gillespie County’s unemploy-ment rate for June rose to 4.9 percent — its highest in months, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Left-Turn Lane Work Set For 290, RM 1376

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Work is scheduled to begin next month on a new protected left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 290 at RM 1376, east of Fredericksburg.

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City Partnering In CREZ ‘Fight’

News from www.fredericksburgstandard.com @ July 21, 2010 # Comments Off

Opposition to large transmission lines being routed through Gillespie County gained strength Monday when city leaders agreed to join the county in legal intervention.

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