UIL bans international athletes from varsity play

The UIL’s new rule banning international students from varsity play will go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.

Sports

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter, on November 12, 2025

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) will put into effect a ban on international students’ participation on varsity athletics teams beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Sports

FHS looks to contain explosive Austin LBJ Jaguars in 4A bi-district rematch

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor

November 12, 2025

The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ football team snuck into the playoffs despite a 17-10 loss on the road to Somerset, Friday night. The Bil...

Sports

FHS boys’ look for cohesion ahead of season

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

November 12, 2025

Fredericksburg High School boys’ varsity basketball looks to grow a young team this season. The Billies are coming off a 20-15 record overall, and a 4...

Sports

FHS girls’ has new faces, hope for same success

By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter

November 12, 2025

The Fredericksburg High School girls’ varsity basketball team looks different than last year’s district champions. “We’re returning three [players] wi...

Sports

Billies squeak into playoffs

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

November 12, 2025

The Billies’ defensive line butted heads with the equivalent of a market steer on every play during Friday’s final district football game against Some...

Community, Gillespie Life

Opening doors to history

November 12, 2025

The 66th annual Historic Home Tour of the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum features eight homes, a Holiday Market on Saturday, N...

Community, Gillespie Life

Scavenger hunt leads to curated art exhibition

Phil Houseal

November 12, 2025

HOUSE In 2019, Lee Ann Whatley set off on a scavenger hunt to track down all the original paintings done by her grandfather, Lee Ethel. Like every goo...

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