FISD Expands Summer Classes In Community Education
Fredericksburg Independent School District adds two physical fitness courses for adults and a tennis program open to all ages under its Community Education. Registration is June 11 at Fredericksburg High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes begin June 12 and run Mondays and Wednesdays through July 17 with a $1 weekly fee.
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Fredericksburg Independent School
Jim Boyd
FISD
Fredericksburg High School
Rebecca Howerton
Carlin Wicker
Terry Bonn
Boyd
Fredericksburg Approves Dog Leash Law Officers Hired
Fredericksburg moved toward a voter approved leash ordinance as city commissioners approved two humane officers Douglas Tabor to lead the Humane Department and Frederick Jung as assistant. A vehicle for enforcement is being prepared and the law goes into effect next week. The Feb poll showed three to one support.
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Fredericksburg
Douglas Tabor
Humane Department
Frederick Jung
Fredericksburg High School Graduates 148 In Streamlined Commencement
Fredericksburg High School awarded 148 diplomas in a swift ceremony. Debie Mohr, top graduate with 98.19 average, and 31 honor students highlighted the program alongside salutatorian Margaret Witting and valedictorian Mohr. Superintendent Hans Bergner and Principal James Boyd praised scholastic achievement. two teachers received retirement honors.
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Fredericksburg High School
James
X-Ray Unit To Visit City For Two Day Tuberculosis Screening
The Mobile X-Ray Unit from the American Lung Association Alamo Area schedules two days in the city starting Saturday June 8 and Monday June 10 at Market Square. Anyone 15 or older may use the service for tuberculosis certification with hours 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm on Monday. Mrs. Nellie Rees notes the unit serves school employees and others needing screening and funding support is encouraged to cover rising costs.
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American Lung Association
Alamo
Market Square
Nellie Rees
Association
Tourism Brighter In Hill Country If Gasoline Holds Out
A Fredericksburg area survey indicates a strong upcoming tourist season if fuel supplies stay adequate. May traffic rose modestly with LBJ State Park drawing about 30 000 more visitors than April and projections foresee 100 000 visitors each June July and August. Campgrounds at Hill Country KOA and Lady Bird Johnson Park report rising reservations and revenue with Memorial weekend camper counts and substantial out of state interest noted.
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Fredericksburg
Harold Woods
LBJ
Tolbert Jones
Hill Cantry Koa
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Walter Klett
Klett
Lady Bird Park
Krueger Wins Democratic Runoff for 21st District Seat
Robert Krueger of New Braunfels clinched the Democratic nomination for the 21st Congressional District in the June 1 runoff, defeating Sen. Nelson Wolff by 1,772 votes. Krueger led 29,204 to 27,432 with 32 counties reporting. Gillespie County gave Krueger a 150 vote edge. He will face Republican Doug Harlan in November.
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Robert
Bob' Krueger
New Braunfels
Krueger
Nelson Wolff
San Antonio
Wolff
John Poerner
Gillespie County
Gillespie
Poerner
Doug Harlan
Harlan
Pioneers in Gods Hills Volume II Launched At Banquet
Gillespie County Historical Society unveiled Volume II of Pioneers in Gods Hills at its annual membership banquet held at the Sunday House Convention Center. The book goes on sale today at Pioneer Museum and the Chamber of Commerce office.
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God's Hills
Gillespie County Historical Society
Sunday House Convention Center
Pioneer Museum
Chamber of Commerce
Wayne Bell
Ella Gold
Bill Bench
Fredericksburg High School Honors Graduates With Scholarships
Friday night commencement at Fredericksburg High School recognized many seniors with scholarships and special awards. Superintendent Hans Bergner thanked students and staff and praised parents for their backing. The event highlighted Volume II of a local history book produced by the Fredericksburg Standard and Radio Post staff and featured remarks by restoration architect Wayne Bell.
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Viola Mae Gold
Fredericksburg
Hans Bergner
Inset
Inez Cole
Fredericksburg High School
Fredericksburg Standard and Radio Post
Ella Gold
Art Kowert
Fredericksburg Standard
Miss Gold
W.G
Bill) Bench
Wayne Bell
John Klein
Williamsburg
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Wally Hannemann
Bill Grinke Jr
Bert Klein
Edward Maurer
FHS
Harold Schmidt
Texas Highway Department
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