A step back in time - Fredericksburg Standard

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News Staff, on March 23, 2022

A step back in time

Kermit Gold of Gold’s Barber was cutting hair in 1963 for 35 cents. The cost of gas was 16 cents per gallon at that time. Gold’s Barber began in Fredericksburg in 1969 with Gold, Robert Pape and Curtis Kuhlmann. Currently the old-time barber shop is run by Kermit, Dock Smith, Linda Whitely and

Agriculture, News

Brushing scams are back in full force

Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon

February 4, 2026

I confess, I’m a bit of a skeptic. When someone offers me something for free, I always wonder what the catch is. You should be a skeptic too if you re...

Agriculture, News

GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK AUCTION REPORT – Jan. 28

February 4, 2026

Gillespie Livestock Co., Inc. Market Report www.gillespielivestock.com Cattle – 1249 head Cows and bulls .................. steady Steers ...............

Agriculture, News

Extension agents teach what’s ripe for picking in tomato program

February 4, 2026

The Gillespie County Extension Office agents will talk about growing and cooking tomatoes on Friday, Feb. 6. The Grow It, Cook It, Preserve It class r...

Residents get a say on Enchanted Rock expansion

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OUTDOORS

Residents get a say on Enchanted Rock expansion

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

January 28, 2026

Tripling in size of current footprint will add recreation options The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department presented a conceptual plan on the expansion...

News

FREDERICKSBURG ISD

Board to call $160-million bond election

Maintenance, safety, saving long-range are factors in calling for new high school

By McKenna Dunworth Standard-Radio Post reporter

January 28, 2026

A bond election set for May 2026 may give the Fredericksburg Independent School District (FISD) $160 million dollars for the construction of a new hig...

Arctic blast brings 60 solid hours of freezing temps

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WEATHER

Arctic blast brings 60 solid hours of freezing temps

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess

January 28, 2026

A strong arctic cold front blasted through the Texas Hill Country last Friday bringing a mixed bag of weather conditions along the way. After a muggy ...

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