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Fort Martin Scott staff talks about expansion
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Fort Martin Scott staff talks about expansion

City leaders mull partnership with fort to expand into former Texas Ranger Heritage Center

The Texas Historical Commission unveiled a tentative plan ...

October 29, 2025
Closson will leave FCVB for Grapevine
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Closson will leave FCVB for Grapevine

The Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau announced Monday that Brady Closson, president and chief executive officer, will step down from his p...

October 29, 2025
Public speaks out on county issues
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Public speaks out on county issues

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court heard two hours of public comment related to the firing of the library director, solar projects and battery e...

October 29, 2025
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HONORING A LEGACY
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HONORING A LEGACY
October 29, 2025
Family members of the late Helen Burdette McDonald were presented with a proclamation by Gov. Greg Abbott honoring her life and service at the 38th An...
Gold rush is caused by weak U.S. dollar, uncertain economy
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Gold rush is caused by weak U.S. dollar, uncertain economy
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
October 29, 2025
The price of gold has skyrocketed, up 60% this year and more than 130% since late 2023. On Oct. 20, prices topped $4,350 per ounce, though they are vo...

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Austin’s Peterson Brothers to rock Odeon Theater on Nov. 15
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Austin’s Peterson Brothers to rock Odeon Theater on Nov. 15
October 29, 2025
Austin’s Peterson Brothers will bring their unique blend of soul, funk, blues and jazz to the Odeon Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Led by Glenn ...
TAKE US ALONG
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TAKE US ALONG
October 29, 2025
Katie, Jack, Sally, Davey, Ellen Rose and David Turpin caught up on Hill Country news in the Standard-Radio Post while visiting the Colosseum in Rome,...
Glockenspiel fundraising resumes after flood pause
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Glockenspiel fundraising resumes after flood pause
October 29, 2025
The Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, Glockenspiel Bell Tower committee has resumed fund raising efforts. Fundraising was suspended after the tragedi...
Orchestra performs memorial concert
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Orchestra performs memorial concert
October 29, 2025
The Fredericksburg Community Orchestras (FCO) and First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville will present a memorial concert for All Saints’ Day on Sunday...
Stehling-Adams exchange vows in Grapevine
News
Stehling-Adams exchange vows in Grapevine
October 29, 2025
Ellen Margaret Adams, of Katy, and Adam John Stehling, of Fredericksburg, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at The Laurel, in G...
Critical fire danger expected Wednesday
News, Second Front
Critical fire danger expected Wednesday
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess 
October 29, 2025
Awindy cold front moved through the Hill Country Tuesday, and gusty winds are expected to continue throughout the day Wednesday. The combination of gu...
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FHS girls’ cross country is state-bound
Sports
FHS girls’ cross country is state-bound
October 29, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ cross country team is heading back to state after a second-place finish at the Region IV Cross Country M...
Longhorns fall to San Saba
Sports
Longhorns fall to San Saba
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 29, 2025
The Harper High School football team lost to San Saba, 42-7, Friday night at Longhorn Stadium in Harper. The Longhorns fell after a strong offensive s...
Harper splits games last week
Sports
Harper splits games last week
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 29, 2025
The Harper High School varsity volleyball team split games last week, winning over Center Point and falling to Junction. Junction 3, Harper 1 The Lady...
Heritage Eagles drop Kerrville OLH in district rivalry game
Sports
Heritage Eagles drop Kerrville OLH in district rivalry game
October 29, 2025
The Heritage Eagles varsity boys’ football team mercy ruled Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills (OLH) Friday night, 56-0, at OLH Field in Kerrville. The g...
Heritage volleyball prepares for playoffs
Sports
Heritage volleyball prepares for playoffs
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 29, 2025
The Heritage varsity volleyball team has officially earned the TAPPS 1A District 7 title, after a win last Tuesday over Kerrville’s Our Lady of the Hi...
Heritage boys finish sixth at state
Sports
Heritage boys finish sixth at state
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 29, 2025
Heritage School’s boys’ cross country team finished sixth in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 1A State Cross Country Mee...
FHS spikers advance to playoffs
Sports
FHS spikers advance to playoffs
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
October 29, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ volleyball team wrapped up its 2025 regular season with an overall record of 18-19 and a district record...
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GILLESPIE LIFE ›
Gillespie Life
GCRTA offering grants for prospective teachers
October 29, 2025
College students seeking teacher certification are invited to apply for grants being offered by the Gillespie County Retired Teachers Association. The...
Gillespie Life
Gillespie students invited to apply for Forging Futures scholarship
October 29, 2025
Forging Futures Education Fund continues to accept scholarship applications from Gillespie County residents. Application deadline is March 15, 2026. T...
Travels with Phil, Part I
Gillespie Life
Travels with Phil, Part I
Full House Phil Houseal 
October 29, 2025
Recently, I had to embark on something I haven’t done, nor had the desire to do, for three decades — travel. More specifically, I had to undertake a c...
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Hot dang!
Business
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...
Methodist’s breast cancer screenings get 3D boost
Business
Methodist’s breast cancer screenings get 3D boost
By Tammy Rohlf Methodist Hospital | Hill Country 
October 29, 2025
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the United States, accounting for about 30 percent of all new female cancers annually, acc...
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival a hit
Business
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival a hit
Jim Mikula 
October 29, 2025
It’s Our Business Last week, a great team made up of the Bevvy Group and Chamber of Commerce staff pulled off eight events over six days. The team, in...
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Special Sections ›
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Special Sections
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Ruta 
August 28, 2025
137th Gillespie County Fair
Special Sections
137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Special Sections
Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Ruta 
June 19, 2025
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Special Sections
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Ruta 
May 29, 2025

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