City, school elections set - Fredericksburg Standard

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By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post reporter on February 21, 2024

City, school elections set

Harper ISD trustee election ahead in November

Seven people filed to run for seats in local city council and school board elections.

Fredericksburg City Council, Fredericksburg Independent School District and Doss Consolidated Common School District election filing for candidates closed Friday, Feb. 16, for the May 4 elections.

The seats of Mayor Jeryl Hoover and councilmembers Emily Kirchner and Tony Klein are up for reelection.

Timothy Ellis Riley will run against incumbent Mayor Hoover and Kirchne...

Residents get a say on Enchanted Rock expansion

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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...

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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...

Artic blast brings 60 solid hours of freezing temps

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Artic 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 ...

Elliott named to top historic sites position

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Elliott named to top historic sites position

January 28, 2026

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has announced the promotion of Dr. Chris Elliott to Chief Historic Sites Officer, where he will provide strategi...

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

More visitors means more service calls

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

January 28, 2026

While four City of Fredericksburg departments have seen an increase in services to the community, the Fredericksburg Fire and EMS saw the largest incr...

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TFS breaks ground on new office

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

January 28, 2026

“This new Texas A&M Forest Service building will strengthen our wildfire response, enhance aviation operations and support the mission of protecting l...

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