Hill District Grandstand Show comes to a close

Allison Throckmorton of Bandera County 4-H eyes bids along with spotter Shaun Geistweidt as auctioneer Michael Andreissan (top right) calls bids with Barbara Feller and Mandy Geistweidt.

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January 24, 2024

The 2024 Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show ended Saturday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds with an auction that is still being tallied to benefit 4-H and FFA youth. Add-ons are being accepted through Feb. 3.

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