Sitting with history - Fredericksburg Standard

The wedding portrait of Emil and Emma Beckmann hangs on the wall in their home at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. – Submitted photo

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By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter on September 18, 2024

Sitting with history

After nearly 60 years, an original piece of history, a “fainting couch” that was part of the dowry for the Beckmann marriage, has returned to the Sauer-Beckmann Farm.

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Prost to you!

October 2, 2024

The 44th Annual Oktoberfest deserves a hearty prosit in celebration of all the Top 10 lists the festival made this year. Fredericksburg’s traditional ...

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FFD ‘pushes’ new engine, honors late firefighter

Lengthy process of acquiring new truck was begun by Kuhlmann

October 2, 2024

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter For those who knew the late Captain Stacy Kuhlmann, the date 9/27 holds a special meaning. “Captain Kuhl...

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New book festival added to town’s calendar of events

By Lindsey Pansing Standard-Radio Post contributor

October 2, 2024

Volunteers sought for inaugural January fest The City of Fredericksburg will ring in the new year with its first ever book festival. The inaugural Fre...

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HARPER PARADE

October 2, 2024

Paige Berger and members of her family ride on their homemade float Saturday afternoon at Frontier Days in Harper. From left, Milan Berger, Paige Berg...

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Create Healthy to close thrift shop at year’s end

October 2, 2024

Create Healthy will cease operations of the Thrift Shop & Boutique as of Dec. 31. The decision was made to more closely align Create Healthy’s project...

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Dry, warm weather continues

Cary Burgess

October 2, 2024

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler The last measurable rainfall event for the Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg was on Tuesday, Sept. 3 whe...

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