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LATINA LIT ROYALTY
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LATINA LIT ROYALTY

Macarena Hernandez, former Dallas Morning News editorial writer, moderated a discussion, at St. Joseph’s Halle, with award-winning author and Ma...

January 21, 2026
33 detained for ICE in county
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33 detained for ICE in county

Thirty-three undocumented people were picked up by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) bus on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Gillespie County Jai...

January 21, 2026
Council delays HOT fund disbursements until Feb. 3
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Council delays HOT fund disbursements until Feb. 3

After breezing through 13 agenda items that included formally opposing the Marshall Springs Solar Farm and Battery Storage System Project, the Frederi...

January 21, 2026
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BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
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BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
January 21, 2026
Machelle and Paul Fleeman browse a collection of fossils at the Hill Country Gem and Mineral Show at Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal P...
Independence of the Fed should be a top concern
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Independence of the Fed should be a top concern
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
January 21, 2026
An independent U.S. monetary authority is imperative for economic growth, prosperity, stability and — indeed — sustainability! Period! About 50 years ...

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Blessing grounds at Der Stadt Friedhof
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Blessing grounds at Der Stadt Friedhof
January 21, 2026
Group dedicates slabs ahead of chapel, columbarium construction A small group of volunteers helped dedicate and bless two new additions to the old cit...
TEXAS GUITAR QUARTET
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TEXAS GUITAR QUARTET
January 21, 2026
The Grammy-nominated Texas Guitar Quartet was the featured guest on Sunday at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church for Fredericksburg Music Club’s 2...
Saucier to talk winter weeding, rosette identification at NPSOT meeting
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Saucier to talk winter weeding, rosette identification at NPSOT meeting
January 21, 2026
For those who have ever wondered what to remove and what to keep when weeding in winter, this program will help. Kathy Saucier will show members and g...
Tickets on sale for Rotary Club ‘Cupid’s Bow Bash’ on Feb. 13
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Tickets on sale for Rotary Club ‘Cupid’s Bow Bash’ on Feb. 13
January 21, 2026
“Cupid comes to Fredericksburg” is the theme for the Rotary Club of Fredericksburg’s annual Cupid’s Bow Bash on Friday, February 13. The event, which ...
Bitter cold temperatures on the way
News, Second Front
Bitter cold temperatures on the way
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess 
January 21, 2026
Just when it looked like winter was going to skip the Hill Country until next year, the calendar is reminding us that it is still winter. The coldest ...
Results are in for turf and blueberry trials
Agriculture, News
Results are in for turf and blueberry trials
Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon 
January 21, 2026
If you have ever passed by the Gillespie County Extension Office over by the airport, you may have noticed an open area with pretty, colored flags. Th...
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Big buckets lead Harper to come-from-behind win
Sports
Big buckets lead Harper to come-from-behind win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 21, 2026
The Harper Longhorns came from behind in dramatic fashion to take down district rival San Saba, 45-42, Friday night at San Saba High School. “It was a...
Ladyhorns win one, lose one
Sports
Ladyhorns win one, lose one
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 21, 2026
The Harper Ladyhorns had a 50-50 week after taking down Center Point Tuesday night and falling to San Saba Friday night in District 29-2A girls’ baske...
Heritage Eagles picks up district road win in Austin
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Heritage Eagles picks up district road win in Austin
January 21, 2026
The Heritage Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team picked up a big district road win against Austin Classical Academy last Tuesday, 64-47, in Austin. A...
Billies overcome 22-point deficit to take down Bulldogs
Sports
Billies overcome 22-point deficit to take down Bulldogs
Emotions ran high as FHS players defended against former coach’s plays on the court
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 21, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School boys varsity basketball team staged an emotional comefrom- behind victory to take down district rival, Bandera, 75-71, ...
Grona named ASU Player of the Game
Sports
Grona named ASU Player of the Game
January 21, 2026
Former Fredericksburg High School girls’ basketball player Taylor Grona was named the Angelo State Rambelles Basketball Player of the Game twice in tw...
Harper Ladyhorns handle Johnson City
Sports
Harper Ladyhorns handle Johnson City
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 14, 2026
The Harper Ladyhorns outlasted District 29-2A rival Johnson City, 37-32, last Friday at Johnson City High School. “I thought the girls played hard and...
No. 11 FHS grabs first district win
Sports
No. 11 FHS grabs first district win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 14, 2026
Rilyn Grona had 16 points and 10 pass deflections while Micaella Petty scored 16 points to lead Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Class 4A No. 11...
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Columnist gets wa-‘zoo’-ed by drinks, bathroom habits
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
Columnist gets wa-‘zoo’-ed by drinks, bathroom habits
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
January 21, 2026
The cassowary is a living dinosaur. It is the third largest bird on the planet, can run upwards of 30 mph, and carries dagger- like five-inch claws. T...
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
Heritage girls sit at 1-1 in district
January 21, 2026
The Heritage Lady Eagles varsity girls’ basketball team went 1-1 last week in district basketball action. Heritage opened up district play with a 44-4...
Recipe connects people to history
Gillespie Life, Taste
Recipe connects people to history
Russian Rock Cookies are hearty, chewy
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
January 21, 2026
The Russian Rock Cookie recipe submitted to Kerrville’s Wesley-Philathea Class Recipes by Mrs. Gus Schreiner caught my attention for reasons that had ...
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BUSINESS ›
Leadership class tours jail, fire/EMS facilities
Business
Leadership class tours jail, fire/EMS facilities
By Lauren Itz Leadership Gillespie County 
January 21, 2026
Looking back, 2025 was quite the year for the Texas Hill Country. From fires to floods, we owe a lot to the emergency services and first responders wh...
The Power of the Package with bundles
Business
The Power of the Package with bundles
Jim Mikula 
January 21, 2026
It’s Our Business Walking down Main Street on a busy Saturday, it’s easy to see why Fredericksburg is a popular destination. From our boutique shops, ...
Selling food that makes the body feel good
Business
Selling food that makes the body feel good
Local juice shop was built on faith, family, organic integrity
By Avery Korponai Standard-Radio Post reporter 
January 14, 2026
When Michael and Monica Falconer set out to open a juice bar in Fredericksburg, they received two pieces of advice from former owners of local smoothi...
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2026 Book Festival
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2026 Book Festival
Ruta 
January 16, 2026
2026 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Special Sections
2026 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Ruta 
January 14, 2026
Santa Letters 2025
Special Sections
Santa Letters 2025
Ruta 
January 14, 2026
Reader’s Choice
Special Sections
Reader’s Choice
Ruta 
January 14, 2026

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