Oma Koock’s had plates, personality - Fredericksburg Standard

A photo of Oma Koock’s restaurant, where Hondo’s on Main stands today. — Photo courtesy Gillespie County Historical Society

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Hindsights Michael Barr on August 27, 2025

Oma Koock’s had plates, personality

Restaurants can be quiet and reserved, campy and eccentric or anything in between. Like a good dog or an old pair of boots, a restaurant takes on the personality of its owner.

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DELAYED KA-BOOM!

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September 3, 2025

Fireworks illuminated the Texas A&M Forest Service’s single engine airtanker at Gillespie County Airport on Saturday night. The City of Fredericksburg...

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FRYER QUALITY CONTROL

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September 3, 2025

Edward Rode dumped battered fish into Ryan Goy’s deep fryer as Dayle Heiner, checked on the doneness of his catch. The Doss Volunteer Fire Department’...

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Over 4,300 students enrolled in schools across Gillespie county

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

September 3, 2025

Administrators across the county have shared first-week enrollment totals. Enrollment information is given in order of each school’s start date. Frede...

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City, county tax rate public hearings set

September 3, 2025

City and county leaders set public hearings for the proposed increase in tax rates for next week. On Monday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. the Gillespie County...

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After rains, county remains in drought stage

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

September 3, 2025

Gillespie County remains in drought stage 4, according to the local drought index published in August. This most recent index reflects the July 4 floo...

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Temperatures to rise before cooling off again

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess

September 3, 2025

The weather pattern will get hot again Thursday and Friday ahead of our next cold front, which should arrive over the weekend. Storm chances return Sa...

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