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SIGNS OF SPRING
Main, News
SIGNS OF SPRING

Spring has sprung around Fredericksburg and signs of it were evident most everywhere. On a sunny Saturday, the National Museum of the Paci...

March 18, 2026
Council talks leaf collection, zoning
News
Council talks leaf collection, zoning
Residents sound off on proposed leaf/brush collection fees The Fredericksburg City Council received an earful from residents related to charging a $10...
March 18, 2026
Veterinarian deals with a puzzling malady
News
Veterinarian deals with a puzzling malady

A community effort leads to diagnosis of Lyme Disease

Amy Jo Pilmer was comfortable working seven days a week at her veterinary practice. She enjoyed p...

March 18, 2026
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Revisiting ‘The Wealth of Nations’
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Revisiting ‘The Wealth of Nations’
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
March 18, 2026
In a few months, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of that ...
Methodist Hospital encourages early colon cancer screening
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Methodist Hospital encourages early colon cancer screening
March 18, 2026
In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is encouraging community members to stay proactive about their ...

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Stonewall Elementary gets a Portacool by donation
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Stonewall Elementary gets a Portacool by donation
March 18, 2026
On Thursday, February 12, Stonewall Elementary School, through its Parent-Teacher Organization, received a Portcool addition for its gymnasium. “Our s...
A Killer Whale for the Ages
News
A Killer Whale for the Ages
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
March 18, 2026
For over five decades it terrorized the waters off Constantinople. It sunk ships, killed sailors and installed fear in those who heard even the whispe...
Community Orchestra to perform Vivaldi at Van der Stucken Festival
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Community Orchestra to perform Vivaldi at Van der Stucken Festival
March 18, 2026
The Fredericksburg Community Orchestra will present the 2026 Van der Stucken festival on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 W. Sa...
Preparing hearts for Easter: The Prodigal Son
News
LENTEN DEVOTIONALS FROM HOLY GHOST LUTHERAN
Preparing hearts for Easter: The Prodigal Son
By John LaRoque 
March 18, 2026
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belon...
Author to offer strategies for gardens that weather storms
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Author to offer strategies for gardens that weather storms
March 18, 2026
Guest author will share how resilient gardeners are embracing change, shifting their plant palette toward Texas natives, nurturing wildlife, and findi...
A note from the Standard’s new owner
News, Second Front
A note from the Standard’s new owner
Times Media Group By Steve T. Strickbine 
March 18, 2026
“Welcome to Texas.” That was how the gentleman on the other end of the phone greeted me. For a moment I tried to place the voice. My day had already b...
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Heritage girls track and field takes fourth
Sports
Heritage girls track and field takes fourth
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 18, 2026
The Heritage varsity girls track and field team took fourth place out of five schools at the Hubbell Relays in Junction on Thursday, March 5. Skyelar ...
Battlin’ Billies blast Converse Judson
Sports
Battlin’ Billies blast Converse Judson
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 18, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys baseball team had no problems dismantling Converse Judson, 10-0, last Tuesday at Judson High School. Harri...
Heritage boys track and field takes first
Sports
Heritage boys track and field takes first
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 18, 2026
The Heritage High School varsity boys track and field team took first place at the Hubbell High School Relays in Junction on Thursday, March 5. Sean O...
FHS softball holds Bandera scoreless for first district win
Sports
FHS softball holds Bandera scoreless for first district win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 18, 2026
Liv Dunlop tripled in the bottom of the third inning last Friday to fuel the Fredericksburg High School varsity girls softball team to a 16-0 win over...
FHS baseball improves to 9-6
Sports
FHS baseball improves to 9-6
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 11, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys baseball team has started the 2026 season with an overall record of 9-6 after posting two wins and two los...
Billies settle in to team line-up ahead of break
Sports
Billies settle in to team line-up ahead of break
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
March 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School tennis squads closed out the first half of the season. Before Spring Break, the varsity side hosted a four-team tournam...
Lady Billies are state semifinal bound
Sports
Lady Billies are state semifinal bound
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls basketball team is riding a 23-game winning streak heading into the University Interscholastic League (UI...
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Broccoli was slowly adopted, nutritious veggie
Gillespie Life, Taste
Broccoli was slowly adopted, nutritious veggie
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
March 18, 2026
AMrs. Chester Faltin submitted her Broccoli Ring recipe to the 1982 edition of “A Book of Favorite Recipes” compiled by the members of the Comfort His...
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates Oscars
Gillespie Life, Movies
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates Oscars
BY MATT WARD 
March 18, 2026
Cinematic Considerations For many cinephiles, Paul Thomas Anderson — the mind behind “Boogie Nights” and “The Master” as well as his masterpiece oil d...
Education, Gillespie Life
Fredericksburg Optimist Club hosts oratorical contest for local students
March 18, 2026
The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International are sponsoring an oratorical contest, and area students are invited to participate. All...
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BUSINESS ›
A look at Gillespie’s GDP growth
Business
A look at Gillespie’s GDP growth
Jim Mikula 
March 18, 2026
It’s Our Business When people talk about economic growth, they often use the term Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, which is simply a measure of the tot...
Altstadt brewers master beer
Business
Altstadt brewers master beer
Brewery takes top prize at Texas Craft Brewers Cup
By McKenna Dunworth Standard-Radio Post reporter 
March 18, 2026
What industry is better suited to a ground-up success story than craft beer? It’s classic Americana: dutiful beer drinkers roam into careers through w...
Applying the Deming Method to small business
Business
It’s Our Business
Applying the Deming Method to small business
Jim Mikula 
March 4, 2026
We all know our small and micro businesses drive our economy and define our community character. Last year was a tough one for our small businesses, a...
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2026 Book Festival
Special Sections
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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