After a superintendent search that saw more than 60 candidates apply, Fredericksburg Independent School District has named Huntington ISD superintendent Dr. Eric Wright as its sole finalist for the job.
Wright would replace Dr. Marc Williamson, who is retiring after the fall semester following 15... + continue reading
HEART TO HEART — Rev. Mervin Oglethorpe (played by J.D. Cole, center) shares his feelings and leads his Baptist congregation in “I’ve Been Changed” with support from Vera Sanders (played by Amber Nanni,) Denise Sanders (Faith Hearn,) Burl Sanders (Paul Carlyle, in background,) Stanley Sanders (Zac Tiedemann) and Dennis Sanders (Andrew Strachen.) Fredericksburg Theater Company’s “Sanders Family Christmas” debuts tomorrow night, Dec. 12. — Standard-Radio Post/Lisa Treiber-Walter
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR J.C. Alston of Temple salutes as a ceremonial wreath is placed before him during a special program Saturday afternoon at the National Museum of the Pacific War to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
TRYING TO STAY WARM, Charli Ann Olfers, Olivia Redix and Emily Rodriguez, all of Fredericksburg, wave to the crowd from the Opa’s Smoked Meats float Friday evening during the Light The Night Christmas parade sponsored by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Com-merce. — Stand-ard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
This young lady and others will be competing at this weekend's Harper Livestock Show.
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Facing a big decision on which utility provider to use for electricity at the new Gillespie County Jail, county officials have opted to seek outside legal counsel.
Catherine J. Webking, an Austin attorney who specializes in public utility matters and who helped the... + continue reading
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The Fredericksburg Independent School District board of trustees held a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 9 at the central administration building and discussed the Fredericksburg Middle School, open campus, effluent water and the school’s academic performance report.... + continue reading
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SILVER MINE — Carmen Armstrong showcases her collection of silvery jewelry, seen here during the Dec. 6 Art Walk at Whistle Pik Gallery in Fredericksburg. Armstrong works with over 15 silversmiths across Mexico. — Standard-Radio Post/Richard Zowie
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If someone were to wonder Carmen Armstrong’s favorite metal, all they’d have to do is look at her wrist and neck.
Adorning her neck is a cascading silver and turquoise design of hers that was featured in a style sheet a few years ago in Cowboys and Indians... + continue reading
A Hill Country Christmas tradition started by President Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) and his family more than four decades ago will continue this Sunday, Dec. 15, in Stonewall.
Johnson’s descendants are expected to join with visitors for the 44th Annual LBJ Christmas Tree Lighting and Evening... + continue reading
Area residents will once again be able to take a 2,000-year trip through time at Bethany Lutheran Church, when it holds its 13th annual presentation of “A Christmas Journey” Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, from 6-8:30 p.m.
As they drive in their own vehicles or ride on the Bethany bus... + continue reading
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Despite weather-related delays that have affected the TAPPS six-man football playoffs of late, recent rescheduling has not hurt Heritage School’s chance for a sixth state... + continue reading
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On Monday night, I had the pleasure of hearing the Canto Choir present their Christmas concert. I love having the harmonies of a good choir wash over me as I sit back, close my eyes and just listen.... + continue reading
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Things got very cold over the weekend when Fredericksburg saw temperatures drop to as low as 21 degrees on Saturday with only .08 inches of precipitation recorded at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Despite the freezing temperatures, this fountain adjacent to Pioneer Memorial Library continued to flow Saturday morning. — Standard-Radio Post/Matt Ward
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AUTHOR, columnist and musician Phil Houseal has written a book featuring 60 stories of Hill Country music and musicians.
