Holiday Mental Health Event untill 11 am . Stop by the studio.304 E. San Antonio St.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Trish Dwyer-Morgan of Zonta Explains the New Program for Gillespie County children 0 through 5 years. Sign-Up at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Talk About The Hill Country: Lester Meier & the Gillespie Co. Wild Game Dinner
Every year in Texas, 80 thousand minors and youth are sex trafficked in the state, said Elizabeth Wunderlich, President of the Zonta Club of Fredericksburg. Of the 234,000 working in Texas that are victims of labor trafficking, 13,000 are trafficked in the service industry, which can include cleaning services, childcare, eldercare, as well as sex services.
The reality this statistic reveals is one of many reasons that, Zonta, an international club that empowers women worldwide through service and advocacy, sponsors the “Just Say ‘No’ to Violence Against Women” Campaign. The campaign begins November 25th.
Female victims are three times more likely to experience extreme violence at the hands of traffickers than male victims. Trafficking differs from smuggling, which is illegally transporting a foreigner over country borders. Trafficking is forced labor or service.
In Fredericksburg, three main activities are scheduled to build awareness of both the facts about human trafficking and the resources available to combat it.
• A Banner promoting the campaign
• A display of important facts and resources at the Girl Scout Cabin on Austin Street
• A gathering at the Schatze Haus Resale Boutique on Main St.
The Club has also developed a flyer that can be posted in bathroom stalls and other high traffic areas listing the services in Gillespie County that are available for victims of domestic violence. You can pick up the flyers at the KNAF Offices at 304 E. San Antonio Street starting November 25th.
For more information visit www.ZontasaysNo.com or call 1-888-3737-888 if you suspect trafficking or exploitation.
Staying mentally healthy during the holidays was the topic of today's (11/19/24) Talk About the Hill Country with Laura Sandoval LPC, LCDC, NCC and Clinic Director at Hill Country MHDD Centers. The center services 19 counties.
"Make sure you have your main purpose going into (the holidays)." explained Sandoval.
Ideas to reduce stress included:
- Practice Self-care (e.g. take your medicine)
- Develop a wellness plan
- Set boundaries
- Realize you aren't responsible for other people's reactions to boundary setting
- Create realistic expectations
-Ask for help from your professional support or from family and friends.
Experiencing a crisis or needing support call 988 (national), (830) 997-8023 (local).
hillcountry.org
Hill Country Mhdd Centers
140 Industrial Loop Ste 200, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · 1.7 mi
(830) 997-8023
11/18/24
Texas Rangers Museum Questions and Where it Stands - Retired Texas Ranger Joe B. Davis, President of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation.
The City of Fredericksburg and the Former Texas Rangers Foundation (FTRF) are in a dispute over delays in the Texas Ranger Heritage Center museum project.
The FTRF received a “Notice of Ground Lease Default” for the city-owned property at 1618 E. Main Street, home to the Texas Ranger Heritage Pavilion, a bell tower, and bronze statues. The Heritage Center is located next door to Fort Martin Scott.
The city issued the notice, citing slow progress on Phase II of the project which includes a completed museum.
FTRF reported that these projects were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and rising construction costs. The FTRF, which has already invested $8 million in Phase I, argues these challenges were out of their control and is working with legal counsel to resolve the issue.
The city in local news interviews, however, says the foundation has missed deadlines, and they have given them 13 years to complete the full agreement for a museum. The city has declared they will end the lease on December 5, 2024.
The FTRF says it remains committed to the project and is actively fundraising to complete the museum. But, if the Heritage Center site is reclaimed by the city of Fredericksburg, they would be unable to continue fundraising.
Former Texas Ranger Joe Davis, President of the FTRF, reported on Talk About the Hill Country Monday afternoon, that several months ago they proposed an alternative plan for the museum build. The museum would be built by a hill country firm who would build a hotel at the site, and the museum would be included in the project..
The FTRF is working on an open house/town hall for early next week to share what is happening with the Heritage Center agreement.
Mr. Davis says interested residents can contact him at 830-990-1192 or [email protected] with any questions. The Texa
Check out NAMI Greater Fredericksburg page for information on upcoming ZOOM information meeting!
Talk About the Hill Country welcomed NAMI Greater Fredericksburg to the airwaves. Susan Becmer (L) and Margot Salazar (R) shared updates the educational programs provided by NAMI that are now available to Gillispie County, Llano County and Mason County residents.
Susan Becmer is Executive Director for Together With Hill Country Veterans providing suicide prevention training to rural areas.
She is also Designated Affiliate Leader for the newly formed NAMI Greater Fredericksburg (NGF) providing mental health education.
Margot Salazar is co-Affiliate Leader for NGF and Family to Family Instructor.
NAMI Greater Fredericksburg
Phone: 830-992-5603
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://namitexas.org/nami-texas-of-greater-fredericksburg-2/
Serving: Gillespie, Llano and Mason County
KNAF is also working with NAMI Greater Fredericksburg to host a training December 14th (Saturday) at the KNAF Radio Station at 304 E San Antonio St. Keep listening for more information.
Jenny Voigt of McLane Ford invites the public to support a blood drive hosted at the dealership on Monday, Oct.14 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Contact 830-997-2129 or [email protected] for appointment or feel free to walk-in.
Only 3 percent of eligible people actually donate blood. Be a 3 percenter! (They have t-shirts and snacks for those who participate.)
Hints:
- eat a good meal about two hours before donating
- hydrate with water
McLane Ford of Fredericksburg
James Keith of Workforce Solutions Alamo shares about job fairs, job mobile vans, and hot industries on KNAF AM Talk About the Hill Country 10/7/24.
James Keith of Workforce Solutions Alamo shares about job fairs, job mobile vans, and hot industries on KNAF AM Talk About the Hill Country 10/7/24.
Workforce Solutions Alamo
The Odd Couple Interview with Fredericksburg Theater Company — KNAF News Feature.
KNAF had a blast talking with Leanne Coronel (Olive Madison) and Director Chasity Trajcheski.
The performances are for two weekends running October 18, 19, 20 and October 25, 26, 27. The opening night tickets include (at no extra cost) the opening night reception!
Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket Give away starts on KNAF AM 910 and KFAN 107.9 on October 7. Thanks to FTC for the donation of the tickets!
https://www.fbgtc.org/
Gifts of the Magi Audition: https://www.fbgtc.org/audition
Fredericksburg Theater Company
KNAF
Texas Rebel Radio Network
January Book Festival sponsored by Gillespie County’s Pioneer Memorial Library. Erika Caputo shares the deets on KNAF AM 910 Afternoon Talk About The Hill Country at 1:30 p.m.
