‘The kid’ turns out to be a lady cowhand

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News Staff, on March 4, 2020

Pushing cantankerous cattle up the trail was no easy undertaking under the best of circumstances, but the drive Samuel Dunn Houston made in 1888 beat anything he’d ever experienced. Originally from San Antonio, Houston made his first cattle drive in 1876 and by 1886, knew the business well enough

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’TIS THE SEASON TO LIGHT THE NIGHT

December 10, 2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus got a front row seat during the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Light the Night Christmas Parade on Friday night. Cheryl Flink...

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HERO’S HISTORY IN HAND

December 10, 2025

George P. Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, shows his sons, Prescott, age 12, and Jack, 10, a piece of the raft from which the late 41st president w...

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Bethany Lutheran sets 25th drive-thru

December 10, 2025

Drivers invited to experience ‘Christmas Journey’ tradition A 10-minute drive-thru presentation of the Christmas story happens this Friday and Saturda...

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Dry through Saturday, cooler next week

December 10, 2025

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess The forecast period from Sunday through Tuesday will be the hardest forecast challenge over the next...

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Gillespie County voters will see a lot of tight races in the primary election

December 10, 2025

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor After filing for office closed on Monday, there are 10 locally contested races on the Republ...

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Church-to-Church Walk slated Tuesday

December 10, 2025

Four historic churches, pastor messages to be featured Four local churches will be featured on this year’s community Church-to-Church Walk, hosted by ...

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