Peach JAMboree rodeo circuit bonifides date backtoitsstartin1960s

The 1966 Peach JAMboree had Fredericksburg’s Pistol Maddock, sky-winding as he attempted to ride a bull. “The rodeo, produced by Sloan Williams of Hungerford, provided some of the ruggedest stock seen at a local rodeo in years,” wrote the Fredericksburg Standard in its 1966 edition. – Standard Photo Engraving

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June 19, 2024

In addition to the crowing of the Peach Queen and judging of peach preserves, this weekend’s 63rd Annual Peach JAMboree will have a sanctioned rodeo.

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Grace Center to begin teen ‘Ambassadors’ program

May 15 kickoff event to encourage support initiatives

Ken Esten

May 7, 2025

The Grace Center will kick off its Grace Ambassador program to promote healthy relationships and support for peers on Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m...

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They served a larger cause

By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher

May 7, 2025

Four days of remembering Vietnam War Era veterans and those who never returned took place in Fredericksburg Thursday through Sunday. Last Wednesday, a...

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Alcohol a draw but a danger

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

May 7, 2025

The Fredericksburg City Council is looking to find a balance between the benefits that alcohol tourism dollars bring to the city and problems it creat...

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Watson, Eidson win city seats

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

May 7, 2025

Texas Legislature considers solutions to low voter turnout Just about 15% of 8,069 registered voters in the city limits showed up to vote in the munic...

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BLAST OFF!

May 7, 2025

A rocket from Cañon City High School in Cañon City, Colorado is launched from Pad F during last Thursday’s SystemsGo Central Texas launch event at the...

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Duck Derby to float this Saturday

May 7, 2025

The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg’s t-ball season will start Saturday, May 10 and includes the third-annual Duck Derby. The free family-friendly eve...

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