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HAVING FUN, RAISING AWARENESS AT VET-FEST
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HAVING FUN, RAISING AWARENESS AT VET-FEST

Above, Mary Smith, age 2, of Fredericksburg, slides down a camouflaged slide at Marktplatz Saturday afternoon during Vet-Fest, an event to help rais...

November 5, 2025
Locals want city-county collaboration
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Locals want city-county collaboration

Developments need more cooperation between governmental entities, developers, residents

Residents of the city and Gillespie County urged the Fredericks...

November 5, 2025
Residents seek help as SNAP program lapses
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Residents seek help as SNAP program lapses

In response to the halting of SNAP benefits, The Good Samaritan Center, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church and Central Texas Food Bank will host e...

November 5, 2025
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First Friday Art Walk set for Nov. 7
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First Friday Art Walk set for Nov. 7
November 5, 2025
The monthly First Friday Art Walk will take place Friday, Nov. 7, at galleries across Fredericksburg, celebrating art of all styles and mediums. Charl...
Kirchner announces bid for mayor
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Kirchner announces bid for mayor
November 5, 2025
Emily Kirchner announced her candidacy for mayor of Fredericksburg in the May 2026 municipal election, emphasizing the need for thoughtful, experience...

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Create Healthy launches scholarships for adults
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Create Healthy launches scholarships for adults
November 5, 2025
Organization creates awards for professional development or health-related education Create Healthy has launched its Adult Learners Scholarship to sup...
U.S. imports 70% of rare earth elements from China
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U.S. imports 70% of rare earth elements from China
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
November 5, 2025
America needs to diversify elements imports to keep local economy stable Rare earth elements are comprised of 17 chemical elements, including 15 lanth...
Watercolor group hears from Reeves
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Watercolor group hears from Reeves
November 5, 2025
The Guadalupe Watercolor Group will feature a demonstration by Kerrville artist Marsha Reeves at its November meeting, set for Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 1...
Cowboy poetry gathering scheduled for Nov. 14-15 at two in-county venues
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Cowboy poetry gathering scheduled for Nov. 14-15 at two in-county venues
November 5, 2025
The sixth annual Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering (THCCG) is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. The event is two days of Western music,...
SHOOTING FOR A CAUSE
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SHOOTING FOR A CAUSE
November 5, 2025
Above, Michael Turk sighted his rifle in for a shot at a canned target during Friday’s Harper Turkey Shoot. — Standard- Radio Post/Cary Burgess Elizab...
OLLI fall/winter classes continue through December
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OLLI fall/winter classes continue through December
November 5, 2025
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) continues its fall/winter semester with presentations scheduled through December. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2-3:...
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Billies’ volleyball season ends with loss
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Billies’ volleyball season ends with loss
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School girls’ volleyball team saw its season conclude with a 3-1 loss against Lago Vista Saturday afternoon in the first round...
Ladyhorns are bi-district champs
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Ladyhorns are bi-district champs
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 5, 2025
The Harper varsity volleyball team secured the bi-district title last week after winning a district tiebreaker on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Harper 3, Junction...
Thorndale runs past Longhorns on Halloween
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Thorndale runs past Longhorns on Halloween
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Thorndale Bulldogs rushed for 258 yards and earned a 33-12 win over the Harper Longhorns Friday night in Thorndale. The Bulldogs (6-3, 3-1) scored...
Eagles clinch bi-district title
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Eagles clinch bi-district title
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 5, 2025
The Heritage varsity volleyball team earned its bidistrict title in the TAPPS 1A volleyball playoffs after a win over Houston Family Christian on Thur...
Apaches win last game of season to clinch district
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Apaches win last game of season to clinch district
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 5, 2025
The St. Mary’s School football team earned the Archdiocesan Interscholastic Athletic League (AIAL) championship trophy after a win over Sts. Peter & P...
FHS JV falls to Boerne Champion
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FHS JV falls to Boerne Champion
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 5, 2025
Fredericksburg High School’s junior varsity tennis team took a loss to Boerne Champion on Thursday at home. The Billies are coming off of an undefeate...
Billies looking to seal a playoff berth against Somerset Bulldogs
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Billies looking to seal a playoff berth against Somerset Bulldogs
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ football team will play its final regular season district game on the road Friday night in Somerset. The ...
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Travels with Phil, Part II
November 5, 2025
We recently returned from a cross-country car trip to an undisclosed location for an undisclosed family event. Prepping for this excursion caused me g...
Gillespie Life
Red-Hotts host dance clinic
November 5, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School dance team, the Red-Hotts, will host a dance clinic from 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 29. The clinic is for students f...
Gillespie Life
Foundation helps launch health clinic
November 5, 2025
The Texas Wine Auction Foundation (TWAF) was on hand to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Frontera Healthcare’s new Behavioral Health Clinic at 808 Reu...
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‘Traveler’s Choice’
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‘Traveler’s Choice’
November 5, 2025
Cabernet Grill honored for excellence by TripAdvisor, McPherson family Cabernet Grill, renowned for its all-Texas wine list and Hill Country cuisine, ...
Unique culture is a competitive advantage
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Unique culture is a competitive advantage
Jim Mikula 
November 5, 2025
It’s Our Business Many businesses in our community are having a challenging year dealing with increased costs while our visitors are spending less. Th...
Hot dang!
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Hot dang!
October 29, 2025
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, announced its Hot Peach & Honey Sauce was named a finalist for the Specialty Food Association’s 2026 sofi™ Gold Awar...
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Fall Sports Preview 2025
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Fall Sports Preview 2025
Ruta 
August 28, 2025
137th Gillespie County Fair
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137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
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Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Ruta 
June 19, 2025
Thrive Health Guide 2025
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Thrive Health Guide 2025
Ruta 
May 29, 2025

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