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Fredericksburg Elementary School students are competing in Field Day activities today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FHS Stadium.
Customized automobiles manufactured before 1973 will be in Fredericksburg today through Sunday for... + continue reading
CRUMPLED DEBRIS continues to smoke on this small Cessna airplane following a fiery crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife from Manfield, last Thursday, May 9. The cause of the accident will be the focus of what is expected to be a lengthy study by investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, who arrived on scene shortly after local law enforcement officers and emergency personnel took control of the scene. — Standard-Radio Post/Lisa Treiber-Walter
POLICE, sheriff’s deputies, Texas Rangers, DPS officers and hundreds of family and friends give a final salute to Fredericksburg Police Chief Paul Oestreich. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke
TALE OF THE TAPE — Karen and Ralph Rode of Doss recovered several hail stones that measured more than two inches across from Thursday night’s storm. They reported “extensive” damage to trees and other vegetation, as well as having several windows broken in their home and garage. But worst of all, they said they couldn’t tell how much rain they received because their rain gauges were broken in the storm. — Photo courtesy of Karen and Ralph Rode
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About 20 parents attended Monday night’s Fredericksburg Independent School District board of trustees meeting to demand the district take a stronger stance against student drug use both on and off campus.
In the wake of the overdose death of Samuel Herrera... + continue reading
By Matt Ward —
One week after presenting his recommendations for pursuing an alternate truck route around Fredericksburg to the Fredericksburg City Council, outgoing city acting public works director Walter Ragsdale told Gillespie County commissioners top priority should be given to... + continue reading
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REPAIRS on two broken valves and a third leaking valve on water lines at the intersection of San Antonio and Edison streets left a portion of Fredericksburg residents without water Tuesday as city water department staff, including (from left) Brian Peters, Brian Kirchner, Michael Behrends and Bernardo Jaimes worked to stop leaks. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
By Matt Ward —
Residents in southwest Fredericksburg spent most of Tuesday without water as City of Fredericksburg workers repaired two broken valves and a third leaking valve on lines at the intersection of San Antonio and Edison streets.
City staff identified the leak about four to five... + continue reading
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —
“Biting the bullet,” Gillespie County Commissioners have authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $15 million for construction of a new county jail.
By accepting an offer Monday afternoon, May 13, county officials capitalized on... + continue reading
By Matt Ward —
After being closed for the past several years, the finishing touches are being applied on a brand-new Town Pool by contractor Cox Commercial Construction, LLC, with a grand opening slated early next month.
“We’re real happy (with the Town Pool project),”... + continue reading
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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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Three school records were topped by the contingent of athletes from Harper High School who took part in last weekend’s state UIL 1A track and field championships held on the campus of the... + continue reading
CHAMPIONS, AGAIN! — For the second consecutive year, the girls’ track and field team from Heritage School brought home the state TAPPS 1A championship. The most recent title was earned this past Friday and Saturday at Baylor University in Waco. This year’s squad is made up of the following members: left to right — Coaches Brad and Lisa Sultemeier, Lindsey Pressler, Savannah Morrow, Coach Matt Hoermann, Victoria Hughes, Sarah Andrews, Jamie Hoermann, Coach Jeremy Wentrcek, Kami Jones and Claire Pedregon. Not pictured is Hannah Mills.
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Last week, Fredericksburg lost a good man in Police Chief Paul Oestreich, who quietly served this community with a lifetime of service in law enforcement.
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'STOMPER' — Krebs, a member of Harper High School's Class of 2013, loved participated as the Longhorns' mascot.
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By Lisa Treiber-Walter —
Jacob Krebs, the 18-year-old who died last month after a drowning incident in Freder-icksburg, lives on.
His last gesture of generosity — his gift of... + continue reading
