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The Downtown Campus of City Hall, located at 126 W. Main St. next to Marktplatz.
The City of Fredericksburg
The citizens of Fredericksburg adopted a Home Rule Charter in 1991 which con sists of a mayor and four council members. They are elected from the city at large.
icksburg.
The term for the mayor and council members is two years. No mayor or council member may serve more than four consecutive two-year terms in the same office.
The terms of the council members are staggered so that two members are elected to a regular term each year.
Fredericksburg City Council
(Term expiration in parentheses)
Jeryl Hoover, Mayor (May 2026)
Todd Eidson (May 2027)
Emily Kirchner (May 2026)
Tony Klein (May 2026)
Bobby Watson (May 2027)
Generally, the city council holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month, beginning at 9 a.m. in the City Hall
Citizens who wish to speak on a particular agenda item can contact the City secretary at 830-997-7521 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City Staff
City Manager: Clinton Bailey
Asst. City Manager: Garret Bonn
Public Information Officer: Sean Doerre
City Secretary: Leticia Vacek
Municipal Court Judge: Shelley Becker
Municipal Court Clerk: Rebecca Ortegon
Juvenile Case Manager: Ron Sutton
City Attorney: Mick McKamie
Human Resources Director: Tammie Loth
Fire Department Chief: Lynn Bizzell
Emergency Management Coordinator: Ashley Morris
Fire Marshal: Reagan Rabke
Police Department Chief: Brian Vorauer
EMS Director: David Jung
EMS Accounts Administrator/Paramedic: Lori Seewald
Director of Development Services: Cliff Cross
Assistant Director of Development Services: Susana Huerta
Building Official: Michael Erwin
Building Inspector: Kyle Staudt
Building Services Coordinator: Jeanette Sanchez
Planner 1: Jan Musgrove
STR Specialist: Tyler Debish
City Code Enforcement Officers: Ray
Ortegon, Ted Boyer, Raymond Ubinas
Director of Finance: Krista Wareham
Assistant Director of Finance: Tyler Hooper
Finance Managers: David Kellam, Bridget Flint
City Accountant: Kim Houy
Accounts Payable Manager: Mary Gonzalez
Director of Public Works and Utilities: Kris Kneese
Assistant Director of Public Works and Utilities: Evan Williamson
Staff engineer: Sibyl Deckard
Maintenance Technician: Seth Moellering
Parks and Recreation
Director of Parks and Recreation: Andrea Schmidt
Park Maintenance Superintendent: Trevor Dupuis
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation/ Special Events Coordinator: Jennifer Krupa
Recreation Superintendent: Hailey Olden
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course Pro Shop
General Manager: Chris Meade
Street Department
Superintendent: Garrett Durst
Asst. Superintendent: Chris Lancaster
Electric Department
Superintendent: Kyle Treibs
Foreman: Charles Collier
Sanitation Department
Superintendent: Josh Treiber
Asst. Superintendent: John Strackbein
Stormwater/Vegetation Management Department
Superintendent: David Feller
Foreman: Christian Hinkley
Water/Wastewater Department
Superintendent: Dennis Durst
Assistant Superintendent: Bryan Kirchner
Gillespie County Health Division
Director: Kelli Olfers
Senior sanitarian: Rebekah Cathey Food safety inspector: Andrea Price
City Boards Zoning Board of Adjustment
Appointed by the city council, the Zoning Board of Adjustment has the power to grant variances from zoning property development regulations and certain provisions of the sign ordinance.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are only scheduled when an application is submitted.
Board Members: (Term expiration in parentheses) Clay Sears (2027) Jennifer Eggleston (2026) Eric Hammersen (2026) Adam Luton (2026) Mike Mahoney (2026)
Alternates: Jim McAfee (2026) Jimmy Culp (2026)
• The board meets as needed when an appropriate application is received. For more information, visit www.fbgtx.org
Historic Review Board
The Historic Review Board looks over all applications proposing alterations, chang-
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es, construction, demolition or relocation within the Historic District and Historic Landmarks.
HRB members:
David Bullion, chair (July 2028)
Jessica Mittel, vice chair (July 2026)
Emily Basse (July 2028)
Cydney Donnell (July 2027)
Shawn Vinklarek (July 2027)
Gilbert Gonzalez (July 2028)
Sharon Joseph (July 2026)
Joe Sallinas (July 2027)
Amy Slaughter (July 2028)
City Attorney
Historic Preservation Officer
• Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall East Campus, 2818 U.S. 290 East, Fredericksburg.
• Meetings are subject to change due to holidays or City Council meeting schedule.
The Fredericksburg City Council includes front row, from left Mayor
Pro Tem Emily Kirchner, Mayor
Jeryl Hoover, Council Member Tony Klein and backrow Council Member
Bobby Watson and Council Member Todd Eidson. – City of Fredericksburg photo
Planning and Zoning Commission
(Term expiration in parentheses)
Janice Menking, chair (July 2027)
Tim Dooley (July 2026)
Jim Jarreau (July 2026)
Todd Peters (July 2026)
Belinda McDonnell (July 2027)
George Hager (July 2028)
Tom Musselman (July 2028)
Tyler Pansing (July 2028)
Sondra Sultemeier (July 2028)
• Planning and Zoning meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall East Campus, 2818 U.S. 290 East, Fredericksburg.
• Meeting dates are subject to change due to the holidays and city council schedules.
The city limits of Fredericksburg are highlighted in yellow with parks further indicated in green. Find more maps regarding zoning, land use, or garbage routes at fbgtx.org/446/maps.
The Gillespie County Courthouse, located at 101 W. Main St., was constructed in 1939 to replace the old courthouse, now the Pioneer Memorial Library next door.
Gillespie County
Gillespie County is deep in the heart of the Hill Country. The county is 1,061 square miles and home to over 27,000 residents, with many concentrated in or just outside of the county seat of Fredericksburg.
County Facilities
County services are provided through the Gillespie County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg at 101 W. Main St. Fredericksburg.
Situated on “Courthouse Square,” the courthouse is next to the Pioneer Memorial Library and across the street from the historic town square, Marktplatz.
Gillespie County Annex 1 building (located in the former U.S. Post Office building.), also on the courthouse square, houses the driver’s license office, the justices of the peace offices, the county attorney’s office and the hot check department.
Gillespie County Annex 2, another auxiliary building, is located across the street from the courthouse at 102 East San Antonio Street (the corner of South Adams and East San Antonio Streets).
Annex 3, located at 95 Frederick Road, is home to the elections department and the Veteran’s Service Office.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, are located in the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center at 1601 East Main Street.
Three miles southwest of downtown Fredericksburg off Texas 16, the county also operates the Gillespie County Airport, an around-the-clock general aviation facility with a 5,001-foot runway and full-length taxiway and fuel services.
Commissioners Court
County Judge – Daniel Jones Commissioner, Pct. 1 – Charles Olfers
Commissioner, Pct. 2 – Keith Kramer
Commissioner, Pct. 3 – Charles “Chuck” Jenschke
Commissioner, Pct. 4 – Don Weinheimer
The Commissioners Court is a constitutional court under the county judge. It conducts the general business of the county and consists of the county judge and the four commissioners.
It holds regular meetings, open to the public, every second and fourth Monday of the month at 9 a.m., in the county courtroom of the courthouse.
Court’s duties
• Adopts the county’s budget and ad valorem tax rate.
• Approves all budgeted purchases of the county.
• Fills vacancies in elective and appointive offices.
• Sets staff salaries and benefits.
• Has exclusive authority to authorize county contracts.
• Provides and maintains all county buildings and facilities.
County Judge
• Presiding officer of the Commissioners Court.
• Represents the county in many administrative functions.
• Serves as the budget officer.
• Position includes broad judicial duties, such as presiding over misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters and appeals from the justice of the peace courts.
• Serves as head of county emergency management.
County Commissioners
• Each commissioner, as a member of the Commissioners Court, exercises broad policy-making authority.
• Represents one of the four precincts within the county.
• Typically, responsible for building and maintaining roads and bridges within their precinct.
Contact a Commissioners Court member by phone at 830-992-2608.
County Attorney
County
Attorney – Sara Neel
The county attorney is responsible for representing the State of Texas in all adult misdemeanor and juvenile felony criminal cases under examination or prosecution in Gillespie County. The office also attempts to collect restitution for merchants and persons who have received hot checks (at no cost to the recipients of hot checks).
The County Attorney’s Office is located at 125 W. Main St., Suite L-41. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. (The office closes for lunch from noon-1 p.m.)
Contact Neel’s office at 830-990-0675, or fax to 830-992-2615.
Tax Assessor-Collector
County Tax Assessor-Collector – Carol Rode Durst
Services provided:
• Collects registration and title fees for motor vehicles and trailers and boats.
• Collections titles, registration and sales tax fees for boats.
Office is 101 W. Main St., Room 104, Fredericksburg. Hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact the TAC Office at 830-997-6519 or fax 830-990-2756.
Justices of the Peace
Gillespie County has four justices of the peace.
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 – J.D. Hickman
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 – Steven T. Wetz
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 – Richard P. Priess
Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 – Todd A.
Metzger
They hear Class C Misdemeanors, handle civil disputes involving amounts in controversy up to $20,000 in value and do inquests, mental commitments and evictions.
They also magistrate individuals who have been arrested, hear traffic cases, issue warrants and sometimes are asked to grant emergency protective orders.
Contact a justice of the peace at 830-3073737 and press:
Ext. 1 for JP No. 1
Ext. 2 for JP No. 2
Ext. 3 for JP No. 3
Ext. 4 for JP No. 4.
County Clerk
County Clerk – Lindsey Brown
The county clerk serves as the official records keeper of the Commissioners Court, the County Court, the County Court at Law, all Land and Official Public Records, as well as the Local Registrar for all Vital Records. Gillespie County is a Constitutional Court as well as a Statutory Court.
Contact the county clerk’s office at 830997-6515 or fax 830-997-9958.
County Treasurer
County Treasurer – Vicki Schmidt
The County Treasurer is a state constitutional elected office that is elected to a four year term.
The County Treasurer serves as the chief custodian of county finances and accounts for all monies belonging to the County. The County Treasurer pays, applies and disburses monies belonging to the County as Commissioners Court may require or direct, not inconsistent with constituted law.
The County Treasurer invests available county funds. All investments are in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 2256) and the Gillespie County Investment Policy.
Collections office for the county’s Hotel
Occupancy Tax is also located here. Contact the county treasurer’s office at 830-997-6521 or email countytreasurer@ gillespiecounty.org.
Human Resources
Human Resources Director – Cameron “Cami” House.
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide the following quality services to the departments of Gillespie County while ensuring the efficient use of county resources:
• Recruiting of qualified individuals.
• Retaining valuable employees.
• Training for employees to promote individual success and increase overall value to the county.
• Administrating and monitoring employee benefits.
• Educating on county policies and procedures.
Contact the Human Resources Department office at 830-307-3772 by phone, or email hr@gillespiecounty.org.
District Clerk
District Clerk – McKenna Monk Herbort
The office handles all felony criminal cases, divorces and parent/child relationship matters, plus works with all civil cases over $10,000, processes passport applications and handles naturalization and citizenship records. The district clerk charge comes from the Texas Constitution.
Contact the district clerk’s office at 830997-6517 or fax 830-992-2613.
Sheriff
Gillespie County Sheriff – Chris Ayala
GCSO Chief Deputy – Bryan Phillips
GCSO Field Operations Division Lieutenant – Michael “Mike” McDonald
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office is a constitutionally created office with responsibilities prescribed by legislature (Tex. Constr. Art V section 23). The Sheriff is the chief
law enforcement officer for the county. They are responsible for operating the county jail, accepting bail for prisoners, investigating crimes, making arrests, the enforcement of the state laws, serving writs, seizing property after judgement, maintaining communications with other law enforcement organizations, security of both county and district courts, and protection of those that live in and visit Gillespie County.
The Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office is located in the Law Enforcement Center at 1601 E. Main St.
Information on the 10 Most Wanted crime prevention, Crime Stoppers, emergency system notifications and much more is available on the sheriff’s office website, accessible through the county’s general website, www.gillespiecounty.gov, and on the department headings.
Contact the sheriff’s office by calling 830997-7585 or by email at sheriff.info@gillespiecounty.org.
County Constables
Gillespie County has four constables. Constable, Pct. 1 – Ken Moore Constable, Pct. 2 – Kenny Bode Constable, Pct. 3 – Hilario Villa Sr. Constable, Pct. 4 – Marshall Akin
They serve as bailiffs for justice of the peace courts, collect money owed on judgements, serve the civil process of all courts, enforce traffic laws and assist other law enforcement agencies at traffic accidents, among other duties.
County Court at Law Judge
County Court at Law Judge – Christopher G. Nevins
Statutorily created by the Texas legislature in 2019, the Gillespie County Court at Law has concurrent jurisdiction with the County Court and partial concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court.
Jurisdiction includes misdemeanor criminal, family, probate, juvenile felony and a
variety of civil cases (up to $325,000 in controversy).
The Court also hears appeals from the justice of the peace and municipal courts.
Contact the county court at law office at 830-307-3766, or by email at courtatlaw@ gillespiecounty.org.
Elections Administrator
Elections Administrator – Jim Riley
This office is in charge of conducting elections and voter registration.
Contact the elections administration office at 830-997-6518, or by email at elections@gillespiecounty.org.
County Surveyor
County Surveyor – Don Kuhlmann
Duties include verifying and clarifying property boundaries under original land grants.
Contact the county surveyor at 830-9972512.
County Engineer
County Engineer – Melissa Eckert
The County Engineer performs subdivision reviews to ensure compliance with Gillespie County regulations and provides input on updating regulations as applicable.
The County Engineer also plans, organizes, performs, and coordinates a variety of activities related to the design and construction of county infrastructure and engineering projects.
Contact the County Engineer at 830-3076196, or by email at meckert@gillespiecounty.org.
Other offices
Residents are also served by a host of other county offices, among them the county extension office, county auditor’s office, communications center and others.
Information on these individual departments is also available on the county’s webpage at www.gillespiecounty.gov
Utilities and Services
The City of Fredericksburg Department of Public Works and Utilities electricity, water, sewer and garbage services for city residents.
The department also provides leaf and brush pick up service to its residential garbage customers.
Kris Kneese, the director of public works and utilities, manages over $42 million worth of assets and operates with an annual budget in excess of $30 million with 62 employees.
Electricity
The city provides electrical service to most city residential and commercial customers.
To establish service or ask questions related to billing, contact the Utility Billing Department and Customer Service at 830997-7521.
Utility payments can be made online through the ‘services portal,’ by contacting the Utility Billing Department and Customer
Service or after hours in the drop box at City Hall. Across Crockett Street is another drop box at the Broadway Bank drive thru.
For electric outages during normal business hours, or service issues, contact the Electric Department at 830-997-7521. Call 830-997-8080 outside of normal business hours (after 4:30 p.m. and weekends).
Residents should take note that if they reside in a location that is not within the City of Fredericksburg electric territory, then they will obtain electricity from Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC).
Water, Sewer
The city provides fresh water service and sewer/wastewater service to all city residents and commercial customers.
To establish service, visit their site or to ask questions related to billing, contact the Utility Billing Department and Customer Service at 830-997-7521.
Additional information is available on the website, fbgtx.org/298/Utility-Billing-De-
partment, regarding establishing service and rates.
To report a water main break, sewer backup, fire hydrant leak, or for other service issues during normal business hours, contact the Water/Wastewater Department at 830997-7521.
To contact the Water/Wastewater Department after hours, (after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends) call 830-997-8080.
Water utility customers can monitor their water usage and receive alerts for potential water leaks on their property with the Sensus Customer Portal. Information on how to set up an account can be found on the water/wastewater department landing page.
Water Restrictions
Currently, the City of Fredericksburg is under Stage 4 restrictions, for the critical water shortage, which regulates that outdoor irrigation may occur between 6-10 a.m. on designated days depending on the property’s address.
Water will be permitted on:
• Monday for addresses ending in a 1 or 2;
• Tuesday for addresses ending in a 3 or 4;
• Wednesday for addresses ending in a 5 or 6;
• Thursday for addresses ending in a 7 or 8;
• Friday for addresses ending in a 9 or 0.
Watering plants with a bucket or other hand-held container, hand-held hose (no more than one inch in diameter with a positive cutoff nozzle), or drip irrigation is permitted without limitations as to the day of the week, however, it can only be done between 6-10 a.m. or from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information on the city’s water conservation visit fbgtx.org/440/Water-Conservation.
Sanitation
The City of Fredericksburg offers garbage collection for residential customers only. Commercial garbage collection is provided by private, for-profit companies. Customers should have their garbage
cans at the curb, with the arrow pointing toward the street, with wheels to the curb, before 7 a.m. on their designated pick-up day.
No rocks, broken concrete or asphalt, soil, roofing materials or yard waste generated by contractors or private businesses on the premises should be placed in the city’s collection carts.
To contact the Sanitation Department, call 830-997-3459.
The city also operates a landfill, which is located two miles east of town on Ranch Road 1631. The hours of operation are:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday/Holidays: Closed.
Recycling
The City of Fredericksburg has a drive-thru Recycling Center at 302 E. Ufer St.
Accepted items include corrugated cardboard, pressed chipboard (cereal boxes, legal pad backings, etc.); aluminum and tin cans, newspaper, magazines, sorted office/ bond paper and mixed plastic #1 and #2.
The city requests that items be sorted in advance to expedite the procedure.
The Recycling Center’s hours of operation are:
Monday through Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Thursday: Closed for processing Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday: Closed.
To contact the Recycling Center, call 830997-7521.
Energy
Gas service is available to most city residents through Atmos Energy, headquartered in Dallas.
For new service or changes, contact Atmos Energy at 888-286-6700.
For emergency calls 24 hours a day, call 866-322-8667.
More information is available at fbgtx.org.
Emergency Services
non-emergency phone numbers for the various agencies in the county.
Volunteer Fire Department/EMS
Doss Volunteer Fire Department –830-669-2220
Harper Volunteer Fire Department –830-864-4253
Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department –830-990-8793
Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department –830-792-3533
Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue –830-685-3376
Law Enforcement
The non-emergency number for five agencies and departments housed in the Law Enforcement Center, 1601 East Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624 is: 830-997-7585.
The agencies reached at the number above are:
Fredericksburg Police Department
Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office
Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Central and South stations
• Texas Cattle Rangers
• Department of Public Safety Troopers
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Game Warden Office
• Gillespie County Jail
The four Gillespie County Constables can also be reached at 830-997-7585 or by calling each constable’s office: 97 Frederick Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
Constable Precinct 1 – 830-307-3774
Constable Precinct 2 – 830-307-3775
Constable Precinct 3 – 830-307-3448
Constable Precinct 4 – 830-307-3449
Hospital
Methodist Hospital | Hill Country –
830-997-4353
(Note: When requiring emergency ambulance service, dial 911 rather than the business number.)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fredericksburg ISD
The newly constructed Fredericksburg Middle School features lots of team spirit for the Fredericksburg ISD mascot, the Billies.
The largest school district in Gillespie County, Fredericksburg Independent School District has six campuses, 2,967 students and a 13:2 teacher-to-student ratio. With 488 employees, the district is Fredericksburg’s second largest employer.
FISD operates six schools in the county.
FACTS
Tuition: None/State Funded
Demographics: 52% Hispanic students; 45% White students; 3% other.
Mission Statement: To guide students to be the best version of themselves and achieve unlimited potential.
Additional Services: Special education services offered through the Hill Country Special Education Cooperative.
Sports: University Interscholastic League
Class 4A – athletic trainer, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball.
Accreditation: Texas Education Agency.
Graduation Rate: 97%
Education
FISD’s Central Administration and Support Services office
110 W. Travis St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-9551
Superintendent – Dr. Ann Dixon, interim superintendent Board of Trustees – Matt Seidenberger, president; Keri Hensley, vice-president; Taylor Ward, secretary; Brian Lehne, Judge Edwards, Rusty Jenschke and Gail Schoessow.
Fredericksburg High School, Grades 9-12 1107 State Highway 16 South, Fredericksburg, TX 830-997-7551
Principal – Chris Weirich 1,023 students
Gillespie County High School, Grades 10-12 1110 S. Adams St., #3 Fredericksburg, TX 830-990-4598
Principal – Sarah Southard 18 students
Fredericksburg Middle School, Grades 6-8 1401 Post Oak Rd., Fredericksburg, TX 830-997-7657
Principal – Dalen Kirchner 622 students
Fredericksburg Elementary School,
Grades 2-5
1608 N. Adams St., Fredericksburg, TX
830-997-9595
Principal – Scott Duncan 700 students
Stonewall Elementary School, Grades K-5
220 Peach St., Stonewall, TX 830-990-4599
Principal – Maria Hudgins 98 students
Fredericksburg Primary School, Grades PreK-1
1110 S. Adams St., Fredericksburg, TX
830-997-7421
Principal – Humbertina Thiele 492 students
Harper ISD
The second-largest school district in Gillespie County, Harper Independent School District has three campuses serving 560 students.
FACTS
Tuition: None/State Funded
Demographics: 80% White students; 18% Hispanic students; 2% other.
Mission Statement: In collaboration with our families and the community, Harper ISD will provide a safe, caring and challenging educational environment. Staff members are valued for their individual contributions, and students are supported to rise to high expectations of individual excellence.
Additional Services: Special education services offered through the Hill Country Special Education Cooperative.
Sports: University Interscholastic League Class 2A – baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, softball, track and field and volleyball.
Accreditation: Texas Education Agency gave schools an A rating in 2022-23. Graduation Rate: 100% in 2024.
HISD Business Office
61 North Ranch Road 783, Harper, TX 78631, 830-864-4044
Superintendent – Bonnie Stewart Board of Trustees – Erin Worrell, president; Mary Krebs, vice-president; Victor “Trey” Garrett, secretary; Quentin Bierschwale, Paige Berger, Paul Anderson, Bill Bacon. Harper High School, Grades 9-12
23122 U.S. 290 West, Harper, TX 78631
830-864-4044
Principal – Julie Fiedler
167 students
Harper Middle School, Grades 5-8
23122 U.S. 290 West, Harper, TX 78631
830-864-4044
Principal – Stephen Krupicka
186 students
Harper Elementary School, Grades Pre-K-4 250 North School St., Harper, TX 78631
830-864-4044
Principal – Andrea Fiedler
207 students
Doss Consolidated Common School District
Doss Consolidated Common School District has one campus serving 23 students with a 7:1 teacher-to-student ratio. The elementary school began in 1884 and is one of the few remaining rural systems in Texas.
FACTS
Tuition: None/State Funded
Demographics: 80% White students; 20% Hispanic students.
Mission Statement: Doss CCSD will create and sustain an environment to inspire curiosity, respect tradition and embrace excellence.
Additional Services: Special education services offered through the Hill Country Special Ed-ucation Cooperative.
Accreditation: Texas Education Agency gave the school a B rating in 2021-22.
Doss CCSD
11431 Ranch Road 648, Doss, TX 78618
830-669-2411
Superintendent – Joseph Geletka Board of Trustees – Cecil Crenwelge, president; Travis Dollar, vice-president; Preston Studer, secretary; Christian Hinkley, Chris McIntire, Kimberly Swanner. The Doss School, Grades PreK-7 11431 Ranch Road 648, Doss, TX 78618 830-669-2411
23 students
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
St. Mary’s Catholic School
St. Mary’s Catholic School is a private, parochial school that is also open to non-Catholics. They are part of the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
FACTS
Tuition: Yes
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1.
Demographics: 77% White students; 21% Hispanic students; 2% other.
Mission Statement: To inspire a lifelong love of God and service to neighbor.
Additional Services: St. Mary’s facilitates speech therapy, dyslexia services and counseling through professionals within the community.
Sports: Archdiocesan Interscholastic Athletic League 2A – baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Accreditation: Texas Catholic Conference Education Department gave schools an accredited rating in 2022-23. Graduation Rate: 100%
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Pre-K-8
202 S. Orange St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830-997-3914
Principal – Cristi Ahern
387 students
Ambleside School
Ambleside School, a nondenominational Christian school, opened in September
2000. It is based on the philosophy and methodology of Charlotte Mason (18421923).
FACTS
Tuition 2023-24: K4 (2 days): $3,640, K4 (3 days): $5,460, Kindergarten: $6,615; 1st - 5th: $11,650; 6th-8th: $12,550 and 9th12th: $13,920. The school offers tuition assistance.
Mission Statement: Ambleside School seeks to bring students in grade K4-12, their parents, and its teachers to the truths of Christ as they exist in the created world, in a highly relational atmosphere, through a rich and vigorous curriculum, where students are free to learn and inspired to grow. To fulfill this mission, Ambleside applies the educational principles and philosophy of Charlotte Mason. Additional Services: Arrowsmith cognitive training program.
Sports: Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Class 1A – cross country, golf, swimming, team tennis - fall, tennis - spring, track.
Accreditations: Accreditation International, Association of Christian Teachers and Schools and Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.
Graduation Rate: 100%.
Ambleside School of Fredericksburg, Grades Pre-K-12
406 Post Oak Road, Fredericksburg, TX
830-990-9059
www.amblesidefredericksburg.com
Head of School – Russ York
161 students
Ambleside School Board – Scott Eilers, Chairman; Katie Rhodes, Treasurer; Trish Fuller, Sec-retary; Emily Bowyer, Justin Davis, Raine Pipkin, Russ York.
Heritage School
Heritage School is a classical Christian independent school that has been in Freder-
icksburg for 31 years. With 34 teachers and a 7:1 teacher-to-student ratio, the school has 44 employees.
FACTS
Tuition: Yes
Demographics: 85% White students; 8% Hispanic students and 7% other.
Mission Statement: Heritage School provides a distinctive classical Christ-centered education that prepares students for servant leadership and lives that glorify God.
Additional Services: Heritage School offers six dual-credit college-level courses through Colorado Christian University. Students may elect to take Advanced Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests at the local high school. The following tests are administered each year:
a) Education Research Bureau’s (ERB) Comprehensive Testing Program-5 (CTP-5) –Grades 3-8;
b) SAT10 - Grades 9-10
c) PSAT/NMSQT – Grades 10-11.
d) SAT – Grades 11-12;
e) ACT – Grades 11-12.
Sports: Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III District 4, 1A – basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Accreditation: Cognia Global Commission. Graduation Rate: 100%.
Heritage School, Grades Pre-K-12
310 Smokehouse Road, Fredericksburg, TX 830-997-6597
Head of School – Clint DuBose
240 students
School Board of Trustees – Doyle Fevig, President; Javier Rocha, Vice President; Sara Neel, Secretary; Jeff Roberts, Treasurer; Jenn Traver, Kenny Johnson, Misty Roeder. Life Trustees: John Graham, Tate Richburg, Jeep Collins, Dr. John Ramsay, Eric Mustard.
Views of Live Oak creek, part of the Pedernales river, are plentiful at Lady Bird Johnson Municpal Park, this one from the nature trail.
Parks and Recreation
Fredericksburg has eight parks, includ ing a historic and restored U.S. Army outpost, two outdoor aquatic facilities, a splashpad, multiple playgrounds, eight ball fields, six tennis courts with four striped for pickleball, a soccer field, nature trails, a skate park, basketball pavilion and a RV campground.
The city’s Parks and Recreation facilities cater to enhance the lives of people from all kinds of backgrounds and with diverse interests.
Cross
Mountain Park
Cross Mountain is located on a historic hill, given the name “Kreuzberg,” or Cross Mountain, by Fredericksburg pioneers when they discovered a timber cross on the hilltop
in 1847, during the settlement of the territory. The cross was replaced in February 2024.
Cross Mountain Park is open from dawn to dusk, and there is no fee to enter. Parking may be limited during busy times.
The 16-acre park includes walking trails, picnic areas, a butterfly garden and an overlook with an elevation of 1,951 feet. The main trail leading up to the mountain takes 10-15 minutes to climb.
Elementary School Park
101 N. Adams St.
Developed as a joint venture between the Fredericksburg Independent School District and the City of Fredericksburg. The City constructed the facilities, and the school
district maintains them. Amenities include a playground, pavilion, restrooms, trails, practice fields and an outdoor basketball court.
Frantzen
Park
400 S. Orange St.
Frantzen Park was donated to the City of Fredericksburg in 1956 by Alex and Laura Frantzen. It is located along Barons Creek and contains a bridge.
Park amenities include 1.8 acres of public-use with picnic facilities, a playground and walking trail.
Fort Martin Scott
1606 E. Main St.
Fort Martin Scott was the first U.S. Army outpost established on the Texas frontier. Founded in 1848, the fort helped protect settlers and travelers during the early years of statehood and remained in operation until 1853. Today, the historic site features the original guardhouse along with several reproduction officers’ quarters that reflect early Army life.
Operated by the Texas Historical Commission, the site offers guided tours Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors may also explore the grounds and walking trail, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Recognized as a State Archeological Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Martin Scott shares the stories of soldiers, settlers, and frontier families through immersive programs, guided tours, and hands-on experiences.
The historic site which is maintained by the Texas Historical Commission under a joint operating agreement with the City of Fredericksburg.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
432 Lady Bird Dr.
Located on 330 acres of land on Texas 16 South, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is a regional park with several facilities, including five outdoor pavilions with barbecue
pits, two indoor facilities, picnic tables, tennis/volleyball/basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, a swimming pool, fishing areas and nature trails. The park is adjacent to Lady Bird Johnson RV and tent camping grounds.
Within the municipal park are other amenities including:
• Fredericksburg Nature Center – nature walking trail that includes a 600-yard long wheelchair-accessible trail.
• Dog Park – 432 Lady Bird Johnson Dr.: Adjacent to Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park lies the Fredericksburg Dog Park, a five-acre property open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dogs of all sizes can play unleashed in the fenced area and drink from dog/human water fountains. There are also waste bag dispensers and trash bins for cleanup.
Marktplatz
A special-use park featuring the Vereins Kirche Museum, Marktplatz is located on Main Street and is the host of numerous city events. The park amenities include picnic tables, pavilions, a playground, gardens, restrooms, gardens and historic markers.
Oak Crest Park
2926 Texas 16 South
Oak Crest Park is a community park featuring baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, restrooms and a playground. The 10acre park is located adjacent to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.
Old Fair Park
312 S. Lincoln St.
Located at the corner of East Ufer and South Lincoln streets, Old Fair Park boasts baseball and softball fields, a skate park, playground, basketball pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms and several batting cages.
Tony Knopp Town Pool
105 W. Travis St.
The City of Fredericksburg’s Town Pool features a waterslide, kiddie pool splashpad, which has many amenities and water features for public enjoyment. It open May 30, 2026.
Town Pool Splashpad
105 W. Travis St.
The Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club funded the construction of a splashpad adjacent to Tony Knopp Town Pool, which has amenities and water features for public enjoyment. It will be open May through Sep
The new cross installed in 2024 serves as a skyline beacon at Cross Mountain park.
Tony Knopp Town Pool has lots of space for summer water fun, opening for the season in May.
Pioneer Memorial Library initially served as the county courthouse until the current courthouse was built in 1939. It was converted into the library in the 1960s.
Pioneer Memorial Library
Pioneer Memorial Library offers adult, young adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books and print and online reference materials. The county library also houses the Texas collection and current newspapers and magazines. DVDs for adults and children are also available.
Pioneer memorial sells gently used books, 50 cents softback and $1.50 hardbacks.
The mission of the Pioneer Memorial Library’s is to serve the people of Gillespie County by providing a wide array of resources to enrich the community.
“As a hub for information, education, recreation, and culture, we offer a diverse collection of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and technology. Our goal is to promote inclusive learning and offer quality services that enhance the lives of all patrons,” states the mission.
Library cards
Borrowers’ cards are issued free of charge to residents of Gillespie County who can provide proof of residency (usually with a driver’s license, lease agreement or printed checks with local address).
Children age six and older will be issued a card when their applications are signed by a parent or guardian.
All non-residents of Gillespie County are charged a $5 per-year fee for a family library membership. However, only residents of immediately surrounding counties (Kimble, Mason, Llano, Blanco, Kendall and Kerr) or people residing in Gillespie County for more than three months are eligible.
Books may be checked out for two weeks, and if not requested by another customer, they may be renewed for another two weeks.
Offerings
Pioneer Memorial Library offers information about the Texas State Library’s talking book program which provides free services to Texans with visual, physical or reading disabilities.
Collections of large-print books and e-books are available through the library.
The library offers a copy machine, scanner, microfilm reader-printer and nine computers with internet access for use by the public, along with free wireless access to visitors with their own computers. Additionally, downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks and Interlibrary Loan services are provided (for a small fee).
Pioneer Memorial Library www.pmlfbg.com 115 W. Main St. Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 830-997-6513
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m .to 2 p.m.
Sunday closed
Tuesdays
10 a.m. Tech help
Events
10 a.m. Itty Bitty Read and Play
11 a.m. World War Tuesdays (First Tuesday of every month)
4 p.m. Manga and graphic novel club
Wednesdays
10:45 a.m. Storytime and craft
10 a.m. Romance Rook Club (first and third Wednesday of the month)
4 p.m. Reading with a Ranger (every second Wednesday of the month)
6 p.m. Adult board game club (every second and fourth Wednesday of the month)
Thursdays
10:45 a.m. Storytime and craft
3 p.m. The Crafty Corner
Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post is the largest non-metro weekly publication in Texas in both page count and subscriber numbers. It has consistently been named a top paper in the Texas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest for decades.
The newspaper is the premier source of information about Gillespie County for residents and visitors from the newsstands to the internet.
It is available in the traditional print format, as well as online via its website and e-edition.
Also featured are special publications and magazines, including the quarterly Rock and Vine and the semi-annual Go Fred Visitors Guide.
To help keep readers informed between issues, a free email newsletter, “Daily Update” is offered along with postings to the newspaper’s Facebook, Instagram and
LinkedIn pages.
Staff
Editor/Publisher: Ken Esten Cooke
Sports Editor: Cary Burgess
Reporter: Annie Bresee, McKenna Dunworth
Circulation: Elise Zancketti, JoBeth Neubaum
Bookkeeper: Lissa Epperson
Advertising Director: Cindy Clark
Advertising: Michelle Adams, Dede Threadgill, Teresa Garza
Production Design: Riley Taber, Bobby O’Brien
Distribution: Jakob Neubaum
Rock and Vine: Michelle Adams
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are available for three months, six months, one year and three years.
Also offered is a free “Daily Update” via
email, Monday through Friday mornings.
To subscribe to the “Daily Updates,” send name and email address to fbgnews@fredericksburgstandard.com or visit the website at www.fredericksburgstandard.com and follow the links to register.
Location
Offices of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post are located at 712 West Main Street.
The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post can be found online at www.fredericksburgstandard.com.
Social media users can also follow the Standard-Radio Post’s pages on Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as Instagram at @fbgstandard.
Publishing Schedule
The newspaper is published and distributed each week on Wednesday.
Subscribers living inside the city limits have a choice of receiving their newspaper by home delivery on Wednesday afternoons or receiving it in the mail.
Newspapers are also available at various locations around the city and county, including grocery stores, convenience stores and more.
Regular business hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact Us
The telephone number is 830-997-2155.
Mailing address is Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post, P.O. Box 1639, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
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