By Lisa Treiber-Walter —
Trusting in one of its own, the City of Fredericksburg has tabbed Steve Wetz as its new chief of police.
Wetz, who has been with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 29 years, fills the vacancy left by Paul A. Oestreich, who died May 7. Oestreich succumbed to a... + continue reading
STEVE WETZ has served with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 29 years, and seven months as acting police chief.
TRYING TO REGAIN Helen's (foreground left, played by Chandler Runnels) trust, Annie (center, played by Olivia McGowen) uses Percy (played by Michaela Engel), while the Haunts (from left, Laurel Woodman, Tristen Geren, Hannah Reininger and Ian Houston) look on during a rehearsal of Fredericksburg High School's state champion one-act play production, "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
FORMER CITY MANAGER Gary Neffendorf and incumbent councilman Graham Pearson were sworn into office Monday evening by city secretary Shelley Britton as they begin two-year terms on the Fredericksburg City Council following their election on May 11. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
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By Lisa Treiber-Walter —
“Kids: Please share information that could possibly save the lives of your classmates.”
That’s the message being issued this week by investigators with the Fredericksburg Police Department, who continue to work drug situations emerging in... + continue reading
An early report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has shed some light on the small airplane crash that claimed two lives near Fredericksburg on Thursday, May 9.
The pilot had been concerned about bad weather going into the flight and the single-engine Cessna Skylane had plenty... + continue reading
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The good times will roll in the city this weekend when Cajun cooking becomes the featured taste, thanks to the return of the annual Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival Friday through Sunday.
This year’s musical entertainment will feature the Bart Crow Band, Jake Hooker and The Outsiders, Bayou... + continue reading
As a tribute to those who lost their lives for this country, a number of offices and businesses will be closing their doors on Monday, May 27.
In observance of Memorial Day, city, county, state and federal offices will be closed.
For specific information on holiday closings, refer to the... + continue reading
There’s a new postmaster greeting customers in the Fredericksbrug Post Office these days — Larry Lynch.
Lynch has been on the job since May 1 after serving for a few months as acting postmaster in Johnson City and for a couple of years as manager at the Horseshoe Bay Post Office before... + continue reading
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TURNING TWO — After stepping on second base for the force out Pirate runner Alan Zendejo, Harper infielder Lane Fajkus throws on to first for the second half of a double play Saturday against Center Point in 1-A baseball playoff action held on the Fredericksburg High School field. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
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Holding a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the sixth frame on Saturday, it began to look like Harper might force a third game in the best-of-three UIL Region IV 1-A baseball series.
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BRONZE AGE — For her leap of 17’4.5”, Harper High School’s Alexa Guerrero earned a bronze medal in the long jump event during the past weekend’s state UIL 1A track and field championships held at the University of Texas at Austin. — Photo courtesy Melanie Parker, Harper High School
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It’s been an up-and-down 83rd session for the Texas Legislature. It began with harmonious overtures and full coffers, thanks to an improving economy. But the session took an ugly turn last... + continue reading
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NEXT TO HIS BIKE, Rick Soderstrom takes a break from packing and preparing for his trip to the Arctic Circle. Soderstrom will be leaving Sunday, May 26, on a journey that will take about a month. — Standard-Radio Post/Austin Eck
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A red Harley Davidson motorcycle sits in a garage, the windshield spattered with the remains of bugs, and Rick Soderstrom, owner of the bike, carefully tucks away... + continue reading
IN THE TOP 50 — Cranky Frank’s Barbecue Company owners Dan and Kala Martin serve up meat, beans and all the fixings at their eating establishment. The local restaurant was rated one of the top 50 barbecue eateries in the state by Texas Monthly magazine. — Standard-Radio Post/Danny Hirt
