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Barbs traded over energy projects
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Barbs traded over energy projects

Critics lash out at commissioners’ court even as legislature has limited county power

The Nov. 12 meeting of the Gillespie County Commissioners Court...

November 19, 2025
Wild Game Dinner returns to fair grounds on Saturday
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Wild Game Dinner returns to fair grounds on Saturday

The Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner (GCWGD) will be this Saturday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. The annual fundraiser will open its doors at...

November 19, 2025
66th Historic Homes Tour offers window into the past
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66th Historic Homes Tour offers window into the past

The Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum will provide windows into the past during Saturday’s 66th annual Historic Home Tour. Eigh...

November 19, 2025
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George H.W. Bush Gallery reopening set for Dec. 6
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George H.W. Bush Gallery reopening set for Dec. 6
November 19, 2025
The National Museum of the Pacific War will celebrate the grand reopening of its principal exhibition space, the George H.W. Bush Gallery on Saturday,...
Texas looks to facilities that liquify natural gas
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Texas looks to facilities that liquify natural gas
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
November 19, 2025
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is a critical source of energy for meeting exploding future global energy needs. It can also assist in achieving climate g...

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Randy Briley announces bid for mayor
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Randy Briley announces bid for mayor
November 19, 2025
(The following was composed by Randy Briley.) I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Fredericksburg. It has been an honor to serve our city...
Western Swing Christmas to celebrate music, community
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Western Swing Christmas to celebrate music, community
November 19, 2025
The Fredericksburg Community Orchestra invites the public to an evening of music and merriment at the Western Swing Christmas from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, ...
TAKE US ALONG
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TAKE US ALONG
November 19, 2025
Tami and Cam King took along a copy of the Standard-Radio Post on their three-week trip to Italy, pausing to snap a photo with it at the iconic Leanin...
Former CIA member talks to ‘Sons’ group
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Former CIA member talks to ‘Sons’ group
November 19, 2025
The Hill Country Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Rails Restaurant, 615 E. Schreiner S...
Willow City to celebrate new fire station with open house
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Willow City to celebrate new fire station with open house
November 19, 2025
Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will host an open house celebration for its new station on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 2-5 p.m. at the West ...
Blood drive in Doss Saturday benefiting Kevin Geistweidt
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Blood drive in Doss Saturday benefiting Kevin Geistweidt
November 19, 2025
The Doss community is sponsoring a blood drive benefiting Kevin Geistweidt, on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the St. Peter Lutheran Church...
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Harper hoopers open season by dropping Boerne Geneva
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Harper hoopers open season by dropping Boerne Geneva
November 19, 2025
The Harper Longhorns varsity basketball team opened up its 20252026 basketball season with a 57-44 victory over Boerne Geneva in Boerne last Friday. “...
MIGHTY BILLIES
Sports
MIGHTY BILLIES
November 19, 2025
A group of third and fourth grade Gillespie County football players won the Fredericksburg Little Billies football league championship after defeating...
TENNIS CLINIC
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TENNIS CLINIC
November 19, 2025
Taking part in the Fredericksburg Tennis Association Junior Clinic on Saturday at the Fredericksburg High School tennis courts were, from left, John S...
LBJ spoils Billies’ playoff run
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LBJ spoils Billies’ playoff run
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
November 19, 2025
For the second year in a row, the Austin LBJ Jaguars ended the Billies’ varsity football season after posting a 37-15 win over Fredericksburg High Sch...
FHS JV tennis wins final game
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FHS JV tennis wins final game
November 19, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School junior varsity tennis team finished its season with a 19-4 win against Lampasas on Thursday, Nov. 13. The Billies end t...
Eagles make it to second round of TAPPS playoffs
Sports
Eagles make it to second round of TAPPS playoffs
November 19, 2025
The Fredericksburg Heritage varsity football team has advanced to the regional playoffs after defeating Spring Founders Christian School, 58-34, Frida...
Harper football ends season at home with loss to Johnson City
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Harper football ends season at home with loss to Johnson City
November 12, 2025
The Harper Longhorns ended their season at home with a 49-26 loss to Johnson City on Friday and with an eye toward next year’s realignment. The Harper...
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Thanksgiving potluck set Friday evening at Pecan Creek
November 19, 2025
The Pecan Creek School Community Club will host a Thanksgiving potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the community center, 3410 Pecan Creek Roa...
Locals scooped up spoon bread in 1948
Gillespie Life
Locals scooped up spoon bread in 1948
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
November 19, 2025
I’d never heard of spoon bread until I found the recipe in the sixth (1948) edition of the Fredericksburg PTA Cookbook. It was submitted by Mrs. Henry...
Gillespie Life
Red-Hotts conducting dance clinic on Nov. 29
November 19, 2025
Aspiring dancers from from kindergarten to eighth grade are invited to participate in a dance clinic sponsored by the Red-Hotts dance team from Freder...
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Third Thursday aims to expand local customer base
Business
Third Thursday aims to expand local customer base
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 19, 2025
Jill Elliott, owner of Black Chalk Home & Laundry and Haberdashery, has seen a shift in the business landscape of Fredericksburg. “Sales have been per...
Customer trust is a valuable asset
Business
Customer trust is a valuable asset
Jim Mikula 
November 19, 2025
In Fredericksburg, a handshake still means something. Our local economy thrives on personal relationships, repeat visitors and valuable word-ofmouth a...
Bad Attitude Cycles has big heart
Business
Bad Attitude Cycles has big heart
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 12, 2025
Since a young age, Elijah Bustillos has loved the open air and open road from the seat of a motorcycle. His love of riding led him to open a motorcycl...
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2025 Veteran’s Day
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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
137th Gillespie County Fair
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137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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