logo
Submissions Log In Subscribe e-Edition
Google Play App Store
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Gillespie Life
  • Commentary
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
  • Public Notices
    • Place a Notice
    • View All Public Notices
  • Photos
  • Special Sections
    • News
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Gillespie Life
    • Commentary
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Public Notices
      • Place a Notice
      • View All Public Notices
    • Photos
    • Special Sections
Where most everybody knows your name
Ken Esten Cooke
Commentary, D: Community, Gillespie Life
By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post on December 13, 2023
Where most everybody knows your name

Texas Type

I hesitate to write about my favorite place to hang out, but it’s just so darn fun. It’s a public man cave, a niche place to enjoy, and those who go must enjoy frequent plumes of burning leaves.

It’s Tabak Haus, the small place on South Washington Street, and the perfect place for a weekend hang to watch sports or a weeknight to get out of the house.

The cigar selection is choice, the drinks are a nice variety, and the conversation is deep. As in ankle-deep in b.s. And it’s terri...

Subscribe to the online newsletter:

* indicates required
ePaper
google_play
app_store
It might also interest you...
McKenna M. Herbort
News
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
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
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
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...
County fire crews battle two brushfires
News
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...
News
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 ...

Subscribe to the online newsletter:

* indicates required
ePaper
google_play
app_store
ePaper
google_play
app_store

Fredericksburg Standard
P.O. Box 1639
Fredericksburg, TX 78624-4228
830-997-2155

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

This site complies with ADA requirements

Copyright © Fredericksburg Standard

  • Advertisers
  • Contact
  • Copyright Policy
  • Privacy Accessibility Policy