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Communicating like a leader: Tips for local execs
Business
Communicating like a leader: Tips for local execs
It?s Our Business Jim Mikula 
August 13, 2025
Acore component of our Chamber’s mission is “Information.” We know that most of our members are small or micro businesses who are busy running their businesses and often have limited time to read articles or take an online course. To assist our members, we have created several programs to share info...
Rode family completes another fair season
Business
Rode family completes another fair season
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
August 13, 2025
Even those who have not met the Rode family know their work. You may be wearing one of their belt buckles, have their ribbon hanging on a bedpost or one of their trophies displayed on the shelf. Wayne and Sherry Rode and their son, Landon, run Creative Awards, the business that creates all of the aw...
Gillespie Downs hosted 24 races over the weekend
Sports
Gillespie Downs hosted 24 races over the weekend
August 13, 2025
Twenty-four races were run on Saturday and Sunday at Gillespie Downs in Fredericksburg. On Saturday, the payout was $136,000 and Sunday’s payout was $266,100. Below are results for the top three finishers in each race for the two days of races at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Saturday’s results...
Sports
Heritage football to rely on speed, depth and experience this fall
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
August 13, 2025
The Heritage Eagles varsity boys football team will return four starters on offense and four starters on defense after finishing last season with a 13...
Thiele named FPS principal
Education, Gillespie Life
Thiele named FPS principal
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
August 13, 2025
As the new school year begins, Humbertina Thiele will return for her 21st year with the Fredericksburg I nde p endent School District, in a new role a...
Education, Gillespie Life
HOSA program offers students insight
By Tammy Rohlf Methodist Hospital | Hill Country 
August 13, 2025
Students at Fredericksburg High School are getting firsthand exposure to healthcare careers through the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) ...
Education, Gillespie Life
Literacy Council hosts fall classes
August 13, 2025
The Gillespie County Literacy Council has announced its fall tutoring sessions. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 19, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, the group will host...
German-Tex + Mex = City Café Enchiladas
Gillespie Life, Taste
German-Tex + Mex = City Café Enchiladas
Culinary Adventure Mark Wieser 
August 13, 2025
In 1916, Alfred Grobe opened his Chili Stand on Main Street. Michael Barr suggests he might have been inspired by San Antonio’s Chili Queens. Grobe’s ...
Monsters come to life in ‘Sketch’, a family friendly dramedy
Gillespie Life, Movies
Monsters come to life in ‘Sketch’, a family friendly dramedy
BY MATT WARD 
August 13, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Ayoung girl’s notebook filled with her bizarre, shocking and violent drawings is dropped into a mysterious pond that brings t...
Empty shores make for the perfect beach
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
Empty shores make for the perfect beach
by Gayne C. Young 
August 13, 2025
Outdoors On Edge The idea was to find the perfect beach, one isolated with powdery sugar white sand, tranquil gin-clear waters, and a soft ocean breez...
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