The pros and cons of a tax zone (TIRZ) - Fredericksburg Standard

The black outline on the map shows the proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Taxes would be fixed at current valuations, and the tax difference on future valuations could be used for various projects. — City map

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December 11, 2024

The pros and cons of a tax zone (TIRZ)

Large towns have used them to move along development projects

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TREE TRADITION

December 18, 2024

Dennis Smith, park superintendent at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, celebrates the annual lighting of the Christmas tree with chi...

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‘TIRZ’ reinvestment zone talks postponed

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

December 18, 2024

Advocates say it would expand ‘golden blocks’ success; opponents say projects can be done through budget Despite more than an hour of public comments ...

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City council closes out 2024 business

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

December 18, 2024

The Fredericksburg City Council’s final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, covered a range of topics, including a proposed tax increment rei...

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CHRISTMAS JOURNEY

December 18, 2024

Shelley Gibbens portrays a follower loading a basket full of fruit, grapes and wine at a table during the Bethany Lutheran Church “Christmas Journey” ...

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Standard will publish early for next two weeks

December 18, 2024

Look for Santa letters in next edition InobservanceoftheChristmas and New Year holidays, the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post will release its next ...

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Churches invite all on walk

December 18, 2024

The annual Church to Church Walk, hosted by the Gillespie County Ministerial Association, will be this Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. This year’s theme i...

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