Fredericksburg Standard

The population of Gillespie County has increased over 27 percent since 2000, according to the census, and with growth comes a variety of community needs. One of the urgencies for the increasing number of families is the need for more childcare...

FHS readies for Homecoming night, Rotary Clubs' party

Fredericksburg High School will celebrate Homecoming with a football game, the crowning of royalty and other activities this Friday, Sept. 22. The 3-0 Billies will take on Lytle at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at FHS Stadium. During halftime, the...

Stone Ridge makes a milestone

Fredericksburg has changed a lot in 20 years. Its growth in tourism has brought a market for high-end developments. The Stone Ridge Development on the north end of town has answered that need and will mark its 20th year on Wednesday. Levi and...

Historians, veterans focus discussion on WWII POWs

Accounts of events from historians and a World War II veteran about prisoners of war (POWs) were examined during the Nimitz Symposium’s roundtable discussion on Saturday afternoon. Partaking in a question and answer forum with the audience were...

Lutheran Fall Fest brings the masses together

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Billies down Burnet, end 24-year skid against Hill Country rival

The drought is over. Fredericksburg High School varsity football took an early lead and never looked back, beating the Burnet Bulldogs 56-7 for the first time in 24 years Friday night in Burnet. Junior running back Willie Sebera had 107 total yards...

News Stories

Daycare needs outweigh reality

By Scott Allen

FHS readies for Homecoming night, Rotary Clubs' party

By Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post Staff

Oktoberfest stages ready for music, dancing, toasting

Oktoberfest, the family-oriented German event taking place in the center of Fredericksburg in just over two weeks, is expected to again attract 1,300 volu

By Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post Staff

Sports

Billies face Lytle for homecoming game

The Billies are rolling through the non-district schedule and hope to continue their winning ways during homecoming.

FHS volleyball makes errors, readies for district play

Errors cost the Billies their first loss since mid-August Friday night.

FHS XC to host meet this Saturday

The Billies’ cross country program is ready to host its meet after a strong start to the season.

Obituaries

Mrs. George R. Bell

Mrs. George R. Bell, 90, nee Inga M. Kersten of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Barrett Reed Burns

Barrett Reed Burns, 71, of Houston and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Robert Calzada Jr.

Robert Calzada Jr., 70, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Gillespie Life

Musicians join together to raise relief effort funds

The community of Fredericksburg continues to help support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Lutheran Fall Fest brings the masses together

More photos can be viewed and purchased at Smug Mug

Rockbox, Gatlin style

Business Blog

A look at local businesses in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

Stone Ridge makes a milestone

Fredericksburg has changed a lot in 20 years. Its growth in tourism has brought a market for high-end developments.

By McKenzie Wedel

Celebrating every season since 1995

New customers and familiar faces who walk through the door of The Seasons at 116 East Main Street are sure to be treated like friends.

By Yvonne Hartmann

Editor's Blog

Columns, editorials and more of interest to our readers.

A shout-out to some unsung flood heroes

One internet meme that made the rounds during the Hurricane Harvey aftermath read: “Texas needs to erect a statue of a random, average guy in a bass boat.

By Ken Esten Cooke