Pari-mutuel horse races return this weekend

Majestic animals and their jockeys will line up for the third of four race meets at this weekend’s Gillespie County Race Meet at Gillespie Downs. Pari-mutuel betting is allowed. — Standard file photo

Sports

August 7, 2024

Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, for the third of four weekends.

Main, News

BATTLE FOR STATE

March 11, 2026

Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billie guard Rilyn Grona, left, battles with Dallas Lincoln senior guard Ar’Jayla Elder on Friday in the Class 4A-Division II ...

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TOP CITIZENS

March 11, 2026

Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce honored top citizens at its annual membership banquet last night at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Pictured at ...

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Private ranch protection strengthens ‘E-Rock’

240-acre Muckleroy Ranch conserved through Hill Country Conservancy

March 11, 2026

Hill Country Conservancy announced Tuesday the permanent protection of Muckleroy Ranch, a 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Are...

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GILLESPIE COUNTY

BESS fight goes on after election

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

March 11, 2026

After divisive county judge fight, some ask for unity to fight projects After a contentious election for county judge, some residents urged for cooper...

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ELECTION

Jones wins reelection by 2-to-1 vote margin

Staff reports

March 11, 2026

County Judge Daniel Jones comfortably held on to his office with a more than 2-to-1 margin over challenger Esther Schneider. Jones received 4,488 vote...

News, Second Front

Gillespie County will accept HOT fund applications through March 20

March 11, 2026

Gillespie County is now accepting applications for 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. The funds support qualified events, projects and programs tha...

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