Gillespie Downs hosted 24 races over the weekend

Horse 2, Pura Calidad ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., crossed the finish line ahead of Horse 3 Yrzee Zoomin Wagon ridden by Jose R. Herbert, in the second race at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday, Aug. 9. — Standard-Radio Post/Robert O’Brien

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August 13, 2025

Twenty-four races were run on Saturday and Sunday at Gillespie Downs in Fredericksburg.

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‘ZOOMIN’ TO THE FINISH

August 13, 2025

Yrzee Zoomin Wagon (3) ridden by Jose R. Herbert, trailed Pura Calidad (2), ridden by Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr., as the leaders approached the finish ...

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City, county talk shared expenses

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 13, 2025

City of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County officials brought to light an inequitable distribution of funding resources related to fire and EMS, anima...

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Residents laud Roy letter, raise more battery worries

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 13, 2025

Court also hears plans for courthouse square renovation Members of the public spoke about the planned BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) facility in...

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Program offers letter of intent for FHS grad

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

August 13, 2025

Isabelle Renaud, a 2025 Fredericksburg High School graduate, has already secured a job after her college graduation with the Fredericksburg Independen...

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Community to gather for Thursday pep rally

August 13, 2025

Students, families, staff and the community are invited to a Back-to-School Community Pep Rally on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Marktplatz. The event will be...

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Local districts kick off 2025-26 school year

August 13, 2025

This week marked the first day of school for many students across the county. Fredericksburg Independent School District and St. Mary’s began classes ...

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