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TAIL-WAGGING, GOOD MUSIC
Main, News
TAIL-WAGGING, GOOD MUSIC

Every dog has its day, and “Jagger” — a fitting name for a music concert — was having a good one Sunday during the “Lawn Music” show at ...

July 2, 2025
You’re a grand ol’ Fourth
News
You’re a grand ol’ Fourth

Fredericksburg will celebrate the anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress — July 4, 1776, wit...

July 2, 2025
Tariff’s red glare
News
Tariff’s red glare

As Gillespie County residents watch the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Friday at 9:30 p.m., they can...

July 2, 2025
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Friends of the library hosts sidewalk book sale Saturday
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Friends of the library hosts sidewalk book sale Saturday
July 2, 2025
The Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library will host a used book sale on Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, on the grounds of the library. Books for ...
Reliable, affordable electric power will feed Texas growth
News
Reliable, affordable electric power will feed Texas growth
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
July 2, 2025
As with every biennium, there were both good and notso- good elements of the outcome the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature, which adjourned on Jun...
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Gardener recalls memories with former first lady at LBJ National Historical Park
News
Gardener recalls memories with former first lady at LBJ National Historical Park
By Claudio Sandoval Uvalde Leader-News staff writer 
July 2, 2025
Nearly 40 years ago, Uvalde resident Agustin (Tino) Rosas Gonzales formed a special bond with former First Lady Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson while...
DINO LEARNING
News
DINO LEARNING
July 2, 2025
Paul Person, vice president of the Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center, welcomed children and their parents to the event on Saturday.
Global Leadership Summit set Aug. 7-8
News
Global Leadership Summit set Aug. 7-8
July 2, 2025
For the tenth year, the Global Leadership Summit is returning to Fredericksburg Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7-8, live via satellite from the Holy Ghost ...
Art Walk venues open July 4
News, Second Front
Art Walk venues open July 4
July 2, 2025
In addition to Fredericksburg’s Fourth of July festivities, locals and tourists alike can enjoy the monthly First Friday Art Walk this Friday, July 4....
Ft. Martin Scott to host slate of events in July
News, Second Front
Ft. Martin Scott to host slate of events in July
July 2, 2025
Throughout the month of July, Fort Martin Scott, located at 1606 E. Main St. in Fredericksburg, will host a slate of free events focused on different ...
Budget process, utillity billing are topics at coffee talk
News, Second Front
Budget process, utillity billing are topics at coffee talk
July 2, 2025
The City of Fredericksburg’s July Coffee with the City Manager event is slated for Wednesday, July 9, from 8-9 a.m. at the John Wm. Klein Room at Mark...
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Summer sports break slows to a bustle
Sports
Summer sports break slows to a bustle
The Watercooler Cary Burgess 
July 2, 2025
W hen high school and middle school sports wrapped up their school year in late May, the sports calendar slowed down to a bustle instead of a hustle. ...
Gillespie Downs horse racing season hits starting line Saturday
Sports
Gillespie Downs horse racing season hits starting line Saturday
July 2, 2025
Gillespie Downs is one of just four horse racing tracks still open for business around Texas. And it opens for its four-weekend racing season this Sat...
World-ranked swimmer headed the FHS swim team
Sports
World-ranked swimmer headed the FHS swim team
By Johan Villatoro Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
July 2, 2025
A former world-ranked swimmer who dedicated his life to teaching science and coaching high school swimming retired this year. James Lorys, 62, placed ...
Rodeo pays out over $36,000 in prize money at JAMboree
Sports
Rodeo pays out over $36,000 in prize money at JAMboree
June 25, 2025
The Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) paid out $36,766.68 in prize money during the 64th Annual Stonewall Peach JAMboree and Rodeo, Thursd...
Gillespie County dancers bring home specialty awards
Sports
Gillespie County dancers bring home specialty awards
June 25, 2025
The Fredericksburg Dance Company (FDC) took 41 students ages 6 to 19 years of age to national competition in June and brought home four first place fi...
Billie Boosters Club sets the date for First Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
Sports
Billie Boosters Club sets the date for First Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
The Fredericksburg Independent School District Billie Boosters Club will be hosting its first annual Casino Night from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at...
FHS baseball players make all-district list
Sports
FHS baseball players make all-district list
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ baseball season ended with an overall record of 16-12 and a tie for fourth place in District 26-4A this s...
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Stock tip of the week: Invest in storage bins
Gillespie Life
Stock tip of the week: Invest in storage bins
Phil Houseal 
July 2, 2025
We are currently in the process of taming a tsunami of “stuff.” This is not the dreaded “purging” that happens in every family as kids leave home and ...
Cuddly cat Josie ready for adoption
Gillespie Life
Cuddly cat Josie ready for adoption
July 2, 2025
Josie, described by staff as soft and lovable, is ready for adoption at the City of Fredericksburg Animal Shelter. Josie and other pets are available ...
Gillespie Life
WTAMU announces grads, honor rolls
July 2, 2025
Daniel Raab, of Fredericksburg, was among the 1,048 students who graduated from West Texas A&M University in Canyon in May. Raab graduated magna cum l...
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How to avoid heat stroke, stay cool this summer
Business
How to avoid heat stroke, stay cool this summer
By Tammy Rohlf Methodist Hospital | Hill Country 
July 2, 2025
The Texas heat is here — and Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is partnering with Enchanted Rock, HE- B, the City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Fi...
Chamber unveils new website
Business
Chamber unveils new website
July 2, 2025
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its redesigned website, fbgtxchamber. org, a cornerstone of its recent rebrand and reen...
Peaches are a cornerstone of tourism trade
Business
Peaches are a cornerstone of tourism trade
Jim Mikula 
July 2, 2025
It’s Our Business The photo accompanying this article was shared by Debbie Eckhardt Cox of the Adolph Eckhardt family — one with deep local roots. Deb...
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Special Sections ›
137th Gillespie County Fair
Special Sections
137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Special Sections
Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Ruta 
June 19, 2025
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Special Sections
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Ruta 
May 29, 2025
Graduation Tab 2025
Special Sections
Graduation Tab 2025
Ruta 
May 21, 2025

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