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Enjoy student-produced content D1, D7-D12
Billies boys, Harper girls win bi-district titles B1, B3
FREDERICKSBURG
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City awards HOT funds to local entities
Local youth continue to dominate BB gun contest B6
Funds to be used for marketing events, putting ‘heads in beds’
Blumenhandler Florist to close doors after 44 years A6
A new calling for the community to combat domestic violence D2
HONORING A HERO
WEATHER
Houston visitor Don McGlamery learned more about Admiral Chester Nimitz’s life in chronological order with the Admiral Nimitz Museum. After two years of renovations, the museum reopened officially on Sunday, Feb. 23. The facility features many displays and photos from Admiral Nimitz’s life, including this one of him playing horseshoes. For more information, see page C1. — Standard-Radio Post/Samuel Sutton
February 18-24, 2020 Rainfall for this week.............. .25 Rainfall for February............. 1.46 Rainfall for 2020.................... 4.84 Normal for Date................... 3.01 Same Date Last Year............ 2.12 Low — Feb. 20......................... 39 High — Feb. 18,24................. 66
High Low Rain Tuesday 66 45 .01 Wednesday 48 43 .22 Thursday 48 39 .01 Friday 44 40 Saturday 60 40 Sunday 62 52 .01 Monday 66 42 Total Rain .25 Courtesy Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.
ELECTIONS
Early voting draws 2,162 in primaries Friday is final day to cast early vote
Burn ban is off for Gillespie County. Use caution and call 9975603 for information.
INSIDE Advertiser index...... A2 Ag/Outdoors............ D7 Business.................A6-7 Classifieds.............F9-10 Commentary.........D2-3 Community............... D1 Events calendar........ A2 Gillespie Life............. C1
Jobs.....................F10-12 Public notices........ E5-6 Movies...................... C5 Music......................... C7 Obituaries..............D4-5 Real estate..............E1-4 Sports..................B1-B8 Taste.......................... C6
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Early voting for the March 3 primary election began last week will continue through Friday, Feb. 28. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 2,162 voters cast ballots, 418 were Democrats and 1,744 were Republicans. Friday, Feb. 21 saw the most voters with 322 Republicans and 70 Democrats, according to elections administrator Anissa Herrera. Herrera expected Tuesday, Feb. 25 to see more voters as hours were extended. A potential primary run-off would be set for Tuesday, May 26. The 2020 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters will cast ballots for the presidential election primary as well as several local and state races, including several propositions.
All early voting will take place at Gillespie County Annex 2, 102 East San Antonio Street. • Thursday, Feb. 27: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; • Friday, Feb. 28: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
POSTAL MAIL LABEL SPACE
March 3 primary Next Tuesday, March 3 will be the official primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voter registration cards include the place for voters to cast ballots as it is based on voting precincts. Democrats can vote at the following locations: • Pct. 1, 8 and 12: Golden Hub Community Center, 1009 North Lincoln Street; • Pct. 2, 4, 9, 10, 13: Gillespie County Democratic Headquarters: 209 North Crockett Street, Suite 1; • Pct. 3 and 7: American Early voting Legion Hall, Post 244: 726 South locations, times Washington Street; The Gillespie County Elections • Pct. 5: Harper Community Administration has announced Library: 23247 U.S. 290 West, early voting locations and times Harper; ahead of the March 3 primary. EARLY VOTING ▶ A13
FISD race The Fredericksburg Independent School
• Admiral Nimitz Foundation ($130,000; $130,000). • Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest ($10,000, $0). • Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance/Oktoberfest ($10,000; $10,000). • Optimist Club of Fredericksburg – Hill Country Run ($5,000; $5,000). • Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools ($58,279; $58,279). • German Choirs of Fredericksburg ($4,000; $4,000). • 4th of July Celebration ($5,000; $5,000). • Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Parade ($12,000; $12,000). • MOM Center ($2,000; $2,000). • Fredericksburg Band Boosters – Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra ($4,000; $0). • Fredericksburg Band Boosters – Jazz Festival ($5,000, $0). • Friday Haus ($6,200; $0). • SystemsGo ($3,500; $3,500). • Fredericksburg Music Club, Inc. ($5,800; $5,800). • Fredericksburg Tennis Association ($3,600; $2,000). • Fredericksburg Art Guild ($6,100; $4,500). • Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance/Oktoberfest – Glockenspiel ($50,000; $0). • Boys & Girls Club Mah Jonng Tournament ($3,000; $3,000). • Hill Country Film Society ($8,000; $8,000). • Holy Ghost Lutheran Church ($1,000; $1,000). • Fredericksburg Community Orchestras ($3,000; $3,000). • Hill Country Antique Tractor and Engine Club, Inc. ($3,000; $3,000). • Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc. ($45,000; $45,000). • Die Künstler von Fredericksburg ($4,200; $4,200).
CITY ELECTION ▶ A13
HOT FUNDS ▶ A4
Three candidates file for mayor, council seats Ballots are set for City of Fredericksburg election on May 2 Ballot spots have been chosen for the May 2 City of Fredericksburg election which will see three persons vie for mayor and another three for two open council seats. City races After Thursday’s drawing for placement on the ballt, Charlie Kiehne was placed No. 1, Graham Pearson was placed No. 2 and Timothy Ellis Riley was placed No. 3 for the mayoral election. For City Council, Jerry M. Luckenbach was placed No. 1, Tom Musselman was placed No. 2 and Mickey Poole was placed No. 3. The Election Day polling place will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 in the cafeteria of Fredericksburg Middle School, 110 W. Travis St. April 2 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail is April 20 and the last day of early voting is April 28.
County recognizes longtime employees for service tenure Pfiester Road bridge to get study for possible reworking By McKenzie Moellering
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HOT funds (Requested; approved)
GILLESPIE COUNTY
Standard-Radio Post reporter
No. 39 USPS 209-080 • Periodical
Fredericksburg City Council approved Fiscal Year 2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for 34 of the 40 applicants during its 6 p.m. meeting Monday, Feb. 17. The total amount awarded this year was $491,609. The following organizations received funds. The first figure in parenthesis is the amount requested, while the second figure is the amount received.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court recognized 20 employees on Monday for their service to the county. “We do appreciate all the service you have given the county over the years and thought it would be appropriate to recognize you all,” Gillespie County Judge Mark Stroeher said. Those recognized for five years included: • Les Metzler, Gillespie County
Communications Director of Dispatch; • John Sandstedt, Gillespie County Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; • Joyleen Ahrens, Pioneer Memorial Library; • Daniel Eckhardt, Pct. 1 Road and Bridge; • Brent Rode, Pct. 4 Road and Bridge; • Francisco Avila, Gillespie County Jail Detention Officer; • Sarah Neans, Gillespie County Jail Detention Officer; COUNTY ▶ A10
TAKING AIM AT NEW PAVILION Jett Baccus shoots hoops during the opening ceremony of the new basketball pavilion at Old Fair Park on Friday. Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club raised the funds for the facility, which includes a batting cage. More photos and information on page A3. — Standard-Radio Post/Samuel Sutton