Some screentime for German Hill Country

Commentary

Texas Type, on January 20, 2021

Want to see a good movie with some Hill Country ties? Check out “News of the World,” which was released on demand last weekend. Christine and I curled up on the couch to watch Tom Hanks’ portrayal as “Captain Jefferson Kidd” in 1870 Texas. I had read the book in 2019 and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Main, News

Devastation

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Broadcast Meteorologist

July 9, 2025

Imagine being awakened in the middle of the night by currents of rising water from a normally tame and beautiful river valley area. That nightmare bec...

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Fireworks show rescheduled for August 30 at park

July 9, 2025

The City of Fredericksburg’s fireworks show, initially scheduled for Friday, July 4, and rescheduled for July 11, has been delayed again due to city s...

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Local first responders head south to help with recovery

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

July 9, 2025

After downpour called off Fredericksburg’s Fourth of July parade, horse races and fireworks, first responders from Gillespie County shifted gear from ...

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New superintendent draws on USAF experience

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

July 9, 2025

Like a pull of a magnet, it seems as though the Texas White House drew the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s new superintendent to the Lone...

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Love thy neighbor

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

July 9, 2025

As the Hill Country continues to deal with the fallout from severe flooding of the Guadalupe River that hit the area on Friday, July 4, local organiza...

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Local hotels, inns offer warm bed to flood victims

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

July 9, 2025

Local hotels and inns in Gillespie County have opened their doors for victims, families and first responders after the Kerr County flood. As the death...

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