‘Basse block’ was a building trend - Fredericksburg Standard

Commentary

News Staff, on September 17, 2019

‘Basse block’ was a building trend

LOOKING BACK AT ... Hindsights Anyone who has walked Fredericksburg’s historic district has noticed a number of homes and commercial buildings constructed of an unusual building material that looks like cut stone but is really a prefabricated concrete block known as Basse block. In the first half

Main, News

Concerts hit right note

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 27, 2025

The Gillespie County Fair Grounds drew 30,000 people on Friday and Saturday to take part in the 137th Gillespie County Fair festivities. This eclipsed...

News

Insurance credits to expire

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 27, 2025

City leaders and members of the health care community met last week to discuss many Gillespie County residents being priced out of health insurance if...

News

New $32.8M county budget needs 6% hike

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 27, 2025

During the Monday, Aug. 26 meeting of the Gillespie County Commissioners Court, public hearings were scheduled for the proposed $32.8-million budget a...

News

Doss VFD’s fish fry ahead this Saturday

August 27, 2025

The Doss Volunteer Fire Department’s 40th annual fish fry fundraiser is set for Saturday, Aug. 30. The department’s annual fundraiser will take place ...

News

THANKFUL FOR SERVICE

August 27, 2025

At left, the fair’s volunteer honorees were Sue and the late James (Jim) Reeves. Accepting the award during Friday’s ceremony were Mrs. Reeves and her...

News

Exes host watch party, Thirsty Thursday

August 27, 2025

The Texas Exes, Fredericksburg is celebrating the 2025 college football season with a watch party of the Texas Longhorns’ first football game. Kickoff...

Subscribe to the online newsletter:

Subscribe to the online newsletter: