Maintaining the ties to our German heritage

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News Staff, on September 3, 2019

FCVB Notes As the calendar turns to September, many in Fredericksburg begin to think about Oktoberfest and the role they will play to stage this major festival that draws attendees from across Texas and the United States to our town. The event is Oct. 4-6 this year. Oktoberfest is one very visible

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McKenna M. Herbort

Ken Esten

February 11, 2026

I am McKenna M. Herbort, and I currently serve as the Gillespie County District Clerk after being appointed by the 216th District Judge in February 20...

Christopher Wanner

Ken Esten

February 11, 2026

I was born in Fredericksburg, Texas in 1973 (52 years old) proudly one of the first one hundred children born at Hill Country Memorial Hospital delive...

Esther Schneider

Ken Esten

February 11, 2026

Gillespie County is at serious risk and must have a battle-tested leader who will vigilantly and openly protect all residents and their property. I, E...

Kyle Biedermann

Ken Esten

February 11, 2026

I’m Kyle Biedermann, and I’m asking for your vote for County Republican Party Chairman. I believe strong leadership and organization are the foundatio...

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PUBLIC SAFETY

County fire crews battle two brushfires

February 11, 2026

Gillespie County fire fighters battled backto- back brush fires that consumed 214 acres and impacted six properties this week. On Sunday, Feb. 8, mult...

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ELECTION

Early voting starts Tuesday for primaries

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

February 11, 2026

Republican hand count effort faces challenge finding volunteers With Primary Election early voting starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, there is uncertainty as ...

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