Oldest Texas County Fair Opens in Fredericksburg Friday
Gillespie County hosts its 63rd annual fair August 16 to 19 with the Parade of Champions opening night. Livestock and poultry exhibits look strong, 4H and FFA displays planned, and entertainment including Gainesville Community Circus acts.
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Texas
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
FFA
Strang
Texas Game, Fish & Oyster Commission
Game Department
Brian
Fai
Teave
Beng
Cathao le
Iwading
Cathae the Chambers Commerce
Ad Valorem Tax And County Funds Reallocation Explained
Former County Judge Usener explains ad valorem tax and fund reallocation ahead of August 10 vote. He notes court could shift Road and Bridge and Jury funds to general expenses, avoiding new assessments, and urges voters to support the proposition as a state wide issue affecting Gillespie County.
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Cailesme County
Frielas
Berman Usenet
Victor Sagehiel
Sagehbiel
Usenet
Ordepo
Csener
Road & Bridge
Texas
Commissioners Court
Wirtsener
Radio Post
Gillespie Co
Comal
Gillespie County
Fastest saltwater fish and porpoise debated in notes
The author discusses speed among sea creatures naming fork tailed fish like mackerel and kingfish as fastest saltwater fish and suggests the porpoise may be the fastest overall. He recalls a 2 mph craft and speculates porpoises reaching 50 mph, notes Rainbow Trout speed upstream, mentions Texas contests with possible charity prizes, and adds personal social lines.
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Alaska
Texas
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Andy Anderson
Ben Kensing
Odessa
Allen Gibson
Molly
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Panama
Bey Cleaning
Frederickshburg
Raymond Loewy
San Antonio Street
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Hill Country Implement Co, Inc
Spring Creek Hall
Harper-Floog
Hill Country Playboys
Arthur Reed
Kimble County
Registered Breeders Association
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Harper Red & White
Aubrey Harper
Gene Harper
Anna Gold Store
Kiddie Korner
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United States Brewers Foundation
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Prop
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Gulf Gas & Oils
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Palace Theatre
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