Fredericksburg Standard

Six private homes and a holiday gift market will be featured as part of the 61st Christmas Home Tour and Market on Saturday, Dec. 1 The Market kicks of the event, opening at 9:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, and the self-guided homes...

Murphey: Christmasology

“America is the most Christmas-loving country in the history of the world.” An audacious statement by Michael Martin Murphey, but one he can back up. After all, he’s been performing his Cowboy Christmas Show for 25 years, and the singer/songwriter...

Veterans Day

To view or purchase photos of Veterans Day, click on our Photos tab above.

Harper ISD now has its own police chief

Harper Independent School District swore in its first-ever police chief on Friday and officials say it feels like a perfect fit. Kyle Strickland took the oath of office in front of school board and interested community members. On the job as police...

Mutton, Axis, Alligator on the menu

The 12th Wild Game Dinner will serve up a variety of exotic meats at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday, Nov. 17. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be served until 8:30 p.m. Over 10 exhibitors, promotional giveaways, live and...

Big Band Bash

News Stories

Harper FFA wins sweepstakes at district contests

Harper FFA won sweepstakes at the Hill District FFA Leadership

Town to close for Thanksgiving holiday

Local government offices — city, county, state and federal — w

By Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post Staff

FPD aids in food drive

The Fredericksburg Police Department has begun collecting non-

By Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post Staff

Sports

FHS girls' hoops battles in tough tourney

The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ basketball team

Harper Ladyhorns open hoops season with pair of runs

So far, so good.

Eagles advance to second round of football playoffs

With 7:49 left in the first quarter, Heritage scored the first

Obituaries

Tammy Lynn Dennis

Tammy Lynn Dennis, 49, of Gorman, died Monday, Nov.

Charles John Heidenreich

Charles John Heidenreich, 90, of Fredericksburg died Sunday, N

Mrs. Franklin (Tex) Loth Sr.

Mrs.

Gillespie Life

Historic sneak peek

Six private homes and a holiday gift market will be featured a

Two local therapy dogs recognized for service

Two local therapy dogs were recently recognized for their effo

For the love of art

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Business Blog

A look at local businesses in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

From ordinary to special

Spending time sewing with her grandmother and participating in

By McKenzie Moellering

Personalized care

In her third-grade memory book, Meeta Patel, Pharm.D., held up

By McKenzie Moellering

Editor's Blog

Columns, editorials and more of interest to our readers.

Keep money in town, help small businesses

When shoppers spend money at a local store, it is a huge benef

By Ken Esten Cooke

Veterans Day parade was inspiring event

Wow. We agree with several letter writers on the next page that the Veterans Day Parade and associated programs were incredible.