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Gillespie resident dies in plane crash
Main, News
Gillespie resident dies in plane crash

Emergency responders were dispatched to a small-plane crash on Wednesday, Dec. 31, in northern Gillespie County, near Keese-Sagebiel Road. Richard (Ra...

January 7, 2026
Community shows up big for museum grounds workday
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Community shows up big for museum grounds workday

The Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS) and Pioneer Museum kicked off the New Year with a campus workday. GCHS board members, staff and volunte...

January 7, 2026
This past year was quite a ride
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This past year was quite a ride

The end of one year and beginning of another is a natural time of reflection and assessment. As far as 2025 goes, all I can say is - WHAT A YEAR! Ec...

January 7, 2026
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Top Avon sales net trip to Costa Rica
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Top Avon sales net trip to Costa Rica
January 7, 2026
A local Avon ambassador is one of only 50 salespeople nationwide to earn an all-expensespaid trip to Costa Rica based on personal sales. Ann Hunn of F...
EISBAHN WRAPS UP
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EISBAHN WRAPS UP
January 7, 2026
Above, Shyann Powell of Harper completes a turn at Eisbahn Saturday morning in Marktplatz. It was the season’s last weekend for the annual holiday ska...

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St. Mary’s Students raise over $3,000 for charity
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St. Mary’s Students raise over $3,000 for charity
January 7, 2026
St. Mary’s Catholic School students earned just rewards for the power of their persuasive speeches. On Dec. 16-17, eighth graders in Misti McMordie’s ...
Nicholas brings roots music back to the Odeon Theater
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Nicholas brings roots music back to the Odeon Theater
January 7, 2026
One of the Odeon Theater’s most popular performers, Johnny Nicholas, returns to the historic Mason stage on Saturday, Jan. 17. After years of soaking ...
World-renowned author says books are medicine
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World-renowned author says books are medicine
Sandra Cisneros will be giving away 100 books to attendees of the book festival
By Shannon Oelrich Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
January 7, 2026
Sandra Cisneros’ writing has always explored the intersection of things: poetry/prose, memoir/ fiction, Mexico/the U.S., spiritual/ earthly. As a chil...
Will it ever rain again?
News, Second Front
Will it ever rain again?
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess 
January 7, 2026
Rainfall is a hot commodity right now and it’s simply not falling in our region at the moment. Long range models are not optimistic when it comes to m...
Former council member Kiehne announces new run for council seat
News, Second Front
Former council member Kiehne announces new run for council seat
January 7, 2026
Ch a r l i e Kiehne, a local realtor and former Fredericksburg mayor and council me mb e r, announced on Monday, Jan. 5, that he will run again for Fr...
Gillespie 4-H helps Geistweidt blaze her path
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GILLESPIE 4-H SPOTLIGHT
Gillespie 4-H helps Geistweidt blaze her path
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
January 7, 2026
Sydney Geistweidt knew what she wanted to be when she grew up from the time she was in third grade. But Gillespie County 4-H helped her put a name to ...
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2025 Year-in-Review: Part Two
Sports
2025 Year-in-Review: Part Two
July to December: From horse racing to cross country champs
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
January 7, 2026
Last week, we recapped the first six months of 2025 and the sports stories that made headlines the first part of the year. The second half of the year...
Harper’s Chad Zenner to coach at All-American Bowl
Sports
Harper’s Chad Zenner to coach at All-American Bowl
By Lindy Segall Special to the Standard 
December 31, 2025
Harper High School Varsity Football Head Coach Chad Zenner has been selected as one of 16 high school coaches nationwide to coach in the upcoming Navy...
2025 Year-in-Review: Part One
Sports
2025 Year-in-Review: Part One
First half of the year sees highs, lows, broken records
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 31, 2025
The year 2025 was a good year for many sports teams and athletes across the Gillespie County area. Listed below chronologically are some of the highli...
Coach Kaman notches career win 700
Sports
Coach Kaman notches career win 700
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 31, 2025
Fredericksburg High School Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Tim Kaman earned his 700th career victory on Friday, Dec. 19, at the FHS Performance Gym after ...
FHS ninth grade boys’ basketball starts strong
Sports
FHS ninth grade boys’ basketball starts strong
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School ninth grade boys’ basketball squad is off to a 6-3 start during the 2025-2026 basketball season. Below is a recap of so...
Harper downs Sonora for non-district win
Sports
Harper downs Sonora for non-district win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
Behind a 19-point performance from William Spaeth, the Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team claimed a 65-41 road win over the Sonora Broncho...
TGCA No. 16 Harper downs Junction, 58-26
Sports
TGCA No. 16 Harper downs Junction, 58-26
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) No. 16 Harper Ladyhorns basketball team trounced the Junction Lady Eagles last Tuesday, 58-26, in Junction....
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A family connection to the tomato cocktail
Gillespie Life
A family connection to the tomato cocktail
Culinary Adventure Mark Wieser 
January 7, 2026
Another recipe Deanna suggested I investigate from the Kerrville Wesley-Philathea Class August 1931 edition of recipes was a tomato cocktail submitted...
Chalamet lives by the hustle in ‘Marty Supreme’
Gillespie Life
Chalamet lives by the hustle in ‘Marty Supreme’
BY MATT WARD 
January 7, 2026
Cinematic Considerations Nothing in “Marty Supreme” truly matters outside of Timothée Chalamet. D irected by Josh Safdie from a screenplay he cowrote ...
News prompts pondering the ‘Bigfoot of Venezuela’
Gillespie Life
News prompts pondering the ‘Bigfoot of Venezuela’
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
January 7, 2026
My thanks to the United States doing whatever it is that they’re doing down in Venezuela for this week’s column. You see, I’ve been sick most of the C...
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BUSINESS ›
Nury’s plans expansion despite Main Street closure
Business
Nury’s plans expansion despite Main Street closure
Family-owned restaurant group to launch dinner service in February, eyes upscale concept
By Avery Korponai Standard-Radio Post reporter 
January 7, 2026
After nearly five years on Main Street, Nury’s Hospitality Group has closed one location but is moving forward with plans to expand its dinner offerin...
Why ‘affirmation’ is powerful retention tool
Business
It’s Our Business
Why ‘affirmation’ is powerful retention tool
Jim Mikula 
January 7, 2026
O ur businesses are built on more than just spreadsheets and inventory. Whether you’re running a tasting room on U.S. 290, a boutique on Main Street o...
Musik Store hits the right note
Business
Musik Store hits the right note
Entrepreneur opens town’s only dedicated music shop
By Avery Korponai Standard-Radio Post reporter 
December 24, 2025
When Michael Lederer moved to the Hill Country two years ago, he knew it wouldn’t be long before he started up a project. With decades of experience i...
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2025 Veteran’s Day
Special Sections
2025 Veteran’s Day
Ruta 
November 17, 2025
2025 Hunting Guide
Special Sections
2025 Hunting Guide
November 17, 2025
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Special Sections
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Ruta 
August 28, 2025

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