Local home, short-term rental marks 150 years

“Sweet Escape” vacation rental, owned by Jill and Stephen Harpold, features a mix of historic and modern, incorporating one of Fredericksburg’s oldest Sunday houses, built from 1871-1874. — Courtesy photo

Business

January 15, 2025

Sweet Escape, a historic vacation rental in Fredericksburg, celebrated its 150th year in 2024.

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Peach season is looking sparse after warm winter

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

May 6, 2026

The peach crop will be lower than in years past due to a warm winter and mid-March freeze. However, producers are trying to make the most of this year...

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Council denies development proposal for Waldorf Astoria

By McKenna Dunworth Standard-Radio Post reporter

May 6, 2026

The Fredericksburg City Council denied a development proposal by Wine Country Hospitality Partners at its Tuesday, May 5 meeting. After hearing from r...

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Education is a family business

By McKenna Dunworth

May 6, 2026

Standard-Radio Post reporter Deanna Brown’s dream classroom would be full of kitchen tables. That’s where she sat each night as a child, toiling over ...

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Texas Local Media stays under longtime leadership

By Dalton Sweat Regional Editor

May 6, 2026

Texas Local Media’s network of 32 community newspapers remains under longtime Texas-based leadership following a recent ownership transition, with sen...

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Unsettled weather pattern continues

Cary Burgess

May 6, 2026

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Two cold fronts will play a role in our overall weather pattern this coming week. Above average temperatures are ...

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City launches curbside bulk, large item pickup

May 6, 2026

For the first time, the City of Fredericksburg will conduct a citywide Curbside Bulk & Large Item Pickup Program from Monday, May 11 through Friday, M...

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