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Ice Princess
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Ice Princess

Jamie Laratta wore a fourthgrade M&M costume to her chemotherapy appointment to honor her best friend who died in 2004 and whose birthday falls ...

December 24, 2025
SANTA FLY-IN
News
SANTA FLY-IN

Above, Kara Prior, left, and her mother, Rhonda Nelson, both of Fredericksburg, helped Kepton, age 6, and Kelton, 3, have a visit with Santa Claus...

December 24, 2025
Texas job growth is less robust due to uncertainty but remains steady
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Texas job growth is less robust due to uncertainty but remains steady

The dynamic urban centers dotting the vast Texas landscape play a dominant role in the economic prospects of the state. Our latest forecast shows expa...

December 24, 2025
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City employees take part in TTU government leadership program
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City employees take part in TTU government leadership program
December 24, 2025
Twelve municipal employees from Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay and Burnet recently completed a nine-month Local Government Leadership cer...
Eisbahn to wrap up season on Jan. 4
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Eisbahn to wrap up season on Jan. 4
December 24, 2025
Local skaters have less than two weeks left to visit Eisbahn, the local ice-skating at Marktplatz. Eisbahn is operated by Heritage School of Frederick...

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Middle-grade author joins second annual Fredericksburg Book Fest
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Middle-grade author joins second annual Fredericksburg Book Fest
By Megan Willome Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
December 24, 2025
You know what they say about superheroes? “Superheroes always have complicated lives!” That line comes from “Kid Comet and the Sixth-Grade Showdown,” ...
Santa is looking for a swimming pool
News, Second Front
Santa is looking for a swimming pool
Cary Burgess 
December 24, 2025
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler If you are searching for a cold and snowy Christmas, you will need to head north to Alaska or somewhere in the Ro...
Harper show sees nearly 100 entries
Agriculture, News
Harper show sees nearly 100 entries
December 24, 2025
2025 Harper Livestock Show Saturday, Dec. 20 at Harper High School Show Barn The 2025 Harper 4-H and FFA Livestock Show saw 95 entries this year. The ...
CATTLE
Agriculture, News
CATTLE
December 24, 2025
STEERS American Class 1 — 1. Macey Taylor; 2. Jorie Jenschke. Champion American Steer — Macey Taylor. Reserve Champion American Steer — Jorie Jenschke...
BREEDING SHEEP
Agriculture, News
BREEDING SHEEP
December 24, 2025
BREEDING SHEEP Dorper Ewes Class 1 — 1. Tinley Jacoby; 2. Holden Gideon; 3. Landon Jacoby. Class 2 — 1. Blair Marschall; 2. Connor Schmidt. Southdown ...
MARKET LAMBS
Agriculture, News
MARKET LAMBS
December 24, 2025
MARKET LAMBS Fine Wool Class 1 — 1. Taelynn Tatsch; 2. Emma Geistweidt; 3. Kaelyn Wolsey. Class 2 — 1. Emma Geistweidt; 2. Brodie Roeder; 3. Tinley Ja...
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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....
Billies get revenge over Blanco
Sports
Billies get revenge over Blanco
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ basketball team picked up a huge 55-43 win over the Blanco Panthers last Tuesday at Blanco High School. “...
Billies rout San Antonio Memorial
Sports
Billies rout San Antonio Memorial
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
Tucker Hale and the Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ basketball team used a strong second and third quarter performance to overpower San Anton...
Harper wins two, loses two at Comfort tourney
Sports
Harper wins two, loses two at Comfort tourney
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team went 2-2 this week at the Comfort Basketball Tournament in Comfort last Thursday through Saturday. ...
Billies dominate Battlin’ Billie Basketball Classic
Sports
Billies dominate Battlin’ Billie Basketball Classic
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ basketball team is riding a fivegame winning streak after sweeping all of its opponents during the 2025 ...
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Tamales are a big part of Christmas
Gillespie Life
Tamales are a big part of Christmas
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
December 24, 2025
One Saturday morning in the late 1950s, I walked into my best friend’s house and found his parents busy in the kitchen making tamales. It was clearly ...
Grace Center drive continues through January 5
Gillespie Life
Grace Center drive continues through January 5
December 24, 2025
Donors have until Monday, Jan. 5, to contribute to a holiday drive benefiting The Grace Center of Fredericksburg by providing daily living essentials,...
Gillespie Life
Historical society annual meeting ahead January 24
December 24, 2025
The annual membership meeting of the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Gillespie County Hi...
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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...
Princess Luz’s final wish
Business
Princess Luz’s final wish
How hospice brought joy and peace to brave teen
By Tammy Rohlf 
December 24, 2025
In a place where neighbors greet each other by name and kindness runs deep, Methodist Hospital Hospice and Family Care is more than healthcare, it’s a...
Genesis of Texas holiday traditions
Business
Genesis of Texas holiday traditions
Jim Mikula 
December 24, 2025
It’s Our Business Having been in different parts of the world over the Christmas season, I have experienced many different Christmas traditions. After...
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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
137th Gillespie County Fair
Special Sections
137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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