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

Commentary

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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Experts predict move to Stage 5 water restrictions this summer

City’s water supply challenges continue

Experts predict move to Stage 5 water restrictions this summer

Ken Esten

April 17, 2025

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor The City of Fredericksburg does a good job of keeping its water loss rate low, officials wer...

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SYMPHONIES BORN IN FREDERICKSBURG

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April 16, 2025

Andrea Thompson sings a soprano solo during the Van Der Stucken Festival performance of Der Hölle Rache (Queen of the Night Aria) Saturday evening at ...

Main, News

A pause on local development

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

April 16, 2025

Development within the city limits received the lion’s share of attention in a four-hour Fredericksburg City Council meeting on Tuesday. Council membe...

Main, News

Early voting begins on Tuesday

April 16, 2025

Early voting in the City of Fredericksburg municipal election begins Tuesday, April 22. Election Day will be Saturday, May 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On ...

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County appoints disbursement of Crabapple Fire donations

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

April 16, 2025

Medical services council idea presented by local resident Gillespie County Emergency Services personnel are working to apply for the Federal Emergency...

News, Second Front

We’ll see unsettled weather pattern

April 16, 2025

The last measurable rainfall across Gillespie County occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning, April 5-6. The local area has been very dry and so...

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