Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch

09/03/2026

Please be advised that the business offices at the Fredericksburg Police Department will be closed on September 7th in observance of Labor Day. However, regular patrol will continue as usual. If you require assistance from an officer, kindly contact Dispatch at 830-990-8793. In case of an emergency, please dial 911. The offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

🚨🐟 SAVE THE DATE — IT’S FISH FRY TIME! 🐟🚨

The 46th Annual Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry, Auction & Raffle is coming up, and we’re ready for another great evening with our community! ❤️🚒

📅 Saturday, October 10th
⏰ Starts at 5:00 PM
📍 Stonewall Chamber Building
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce

Come hungry and enjoy a great fish fry — meal by donation — then stick around for the auction and raffle!

🎟️ Raffle Tickets:
1 for $5
6 for $20

For 46 years, this event has brought our community together to support the volunteers who answer the call when they’re needed. The continued generosity of our friends, neighbors, local businesses and visitors helps provide the equipment, training and resources we need to serve Stonewall and the surrounding area.

And we couldn’t do it without YOU. ❤️

So mark your calendars, round up the family and friends, and come spend Saturday evening with us!

🐟 Great food.
🎟️ Great prizes.
🚒 A great cause.
❤️ And one incredible community.

We’ll see y’all October 10th!

Fredericksburg/Gillespie County - TX Emergency Management
Peach JAMboree - Stonewall, TX

09/03/2026

As hunting season begins across Texas, hunters and campers can help prevent wildfires while enjoying the outdoors.

Nine out of 10 wildfires in Texas are human-caused. Vehicles, trailers, ATVs/UTVs and campfires are all common sources of wildfires during hunting season.

Before heading out:
🔥Avoid driving or parking on dry grass
🔥Make sure trailer chains don’t drag on the road
🔥Check for local burn bans and restrictions
🔥Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it’s completely out before leaving

With dry conditions continuing across the state, a little extra caution can help prevent the next wildfire.

Follow Wildfire Education & Prevention - Texas A&M Forest Service for more wildfire prevention tips.

09/03/2026

⚠️Road Closure Alert⚠️

The City of Fredericksburg Street Department will be doing level up work Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily on West Live Oak Street from Post Oak Road to Smokehouse Road.

Traffic will be detoured via the temporary road on Windcrest Drive.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes when possible.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve City infrastructure!

08/27/2026

🎡 GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR — 2026 FAIR SCHEDULE 🎡

The fair is almost here! 🤠🎶🎠
Here’s your official Gillespie County Fair schedule so you can start planning your weekend!

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 — FAMILY NIGHT
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

• 1:00–6:00 PM — Exhibition Hall Entries Accepted
• 5:00 PM — Gates Open
• 6:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $35 (open-close)
• 7:00 PM — Conjunto Cats
• 9:00 PM — Pepe Tovar Y Los Chacales

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📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

🎟️ General Admission: $15/person
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE
⭐ Seniors (65+) & Military/First Responders: FREE until 7 PM

• 8:00 AM — Poultry & Rabbit Show
• 10:00 AM — Fair Parade on Main Street
• 12:30 PM — Queen’s Court Public Questions at Market Platz
• 1:00 PM — Gates Open
• 2:00 PM — Cattle Show Begins
• 4:00 PM — 42 Tournament
• 5:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $35 (open-close)
• 7:00 PM — Catalog Dedication
• 8:00 PM — Rick Trevino
• 10:00 PM — Bellamy Brothers

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📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

🎟️ General Admission: $20/person
Ground entry covers races and/or fair
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE

• 8:00 AM — Breeding Sheep & Angora Goat Show
• 11:00 AM — Gates Open for Horse Races
• 1:00 PM — Post Time for 1st Races
• 1:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Wristbands: $40 (open-close)
• 1:00 PM — Washer Pitching
• 3:00 PM — Goat Roping
• 7:00 PM — Queen’s Court Coronation 👑
• 8:30 PM — Tristan Roberson
• 10:15 PM — Tracy Byrd

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📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

🎟️ General Admission: $10/person
Ground entry covers races and/or fair
👧 Children 6–12: $5
👶 Under 5: FREE

• 9:00 AM — Swine Futurity
• 11:00 AM — Gates Open for Horse Races
• 1:00 PM — Post Time for 1st Races
• 1:00 PM — Carnival Opens
🎟️ Tickets Only

🎡 FOUR DAYS. LIVE MUSIC. CARNIVAL RIDES. HORSE RACING. LIVESTOCK. GREAT FOOD. AND PLENTY OF FAIR FUN!

We can’t wait to see you at the Gillespie County Fair! 🤠🎠🐄🎶

📌 Save this post and share it with your family and friends so everyone has the schedule handy!

08/27/2026

8/26 1P: Gillespie County has a moderate fire danger risk for the next three days according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Several of our recent brushfires have been the result of hot work or outdoor activities sparking a fire. Below are some tips to help reduce your risk of starting a brushfire while doing work on your property:

🔥Mow early in the morning and watch for rocks
🔥Consider use of spark arrestors
🔥Have a phone handy in case of 911
🔥Keep a shovel, hose, and fire extinguisher near
🔥Use a welding spotter and be mindful of conditions
🔥Do not park or idle on dry grass

08/21/2026

During the Stonewall Peach Jamboree in June a ring was found at the event.

We have waited, hoping someone would reach out looking for the ring.

If you lost a ring during this event please reach out to us here at the GCSO!

Share this post we would love to get the ring back to the owner.

Gillespie County Proud!

Thank You,

Sheriff Chris Ayala

08/21/2026

Good morning. As of 9:15 this morning, Gillespie County is under a burn ban enacted by Commissioner's Court.

08/21/2026