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The first and last raccoon in the White House
Gillespie Life
The first and last raccoon in the White House
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
November 26, 2025
Raccoon was once considered for the main course for Thanksgiving Dinner at the White House. The First Lady intervened and made the trash panda a pet instead. Talk about playing with your food! Our story begins with the death of Horace Vose in 1913. For more than four decades, this “Poultry King” fro...
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DOSS NEWS
By Betty Hahn 
November 26, 2025
The blood drive that was held last Saturday benefiting Kevin Geistweidt was a tremendous success. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center received 36 units of blood, exceeding its goal. The sponsors would like to thank everyone who donated to help our friend and neighbor. The Squaw Creek area receiv...
Hidden effects of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
Commentary
Hidden effects of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
By John Willome 
November 26, 2025
Guest column In August, the Standard-Radio Post published a piece I wrote about the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) for plans through the Affordable Care Act. I mentioned how the loss of the subsidies would impact thousands of people in our community, hundreds of thousands in Texas, and tens of ...
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50 YEARS AGO in the Standard
November 26, 2025
NOVEMBER 26, 1975 To mark Thanksgiving week, churches in Fredericksburg will hold special worship services tonight and Thursday. A special service is ...
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The heartbeat of our community
November 26, 2025
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the corner cafe, the friendly face behind the counter at our favorite boutique, the skilled hands that built o...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
November 26, 2025
The FHS Class of 2027 Parent Group has been honored to provide staff luncheons at Fredericksburg High School for the past two and a half years. We wer...
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Grace Center accepting holiday drive donations
November 26, 2025
The Grace Center of Fredericksburg will host a donation drive from Nov. 24-Jan. 5. The domestic violence shelter has an Amazon wishlist where people c...
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Zion Lutheran to light outdoor trees on Dec. 5
November 26, 2025
Zion Lutheran Church invites the community to a Christmas experience following the Light the Night Parade on Friday, Dec. 5, between 7:30-9 p.m. The l...
Gage Kneese
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Gage Kneese
November 26, 2025
Gage Kneese and Kathryn Kneese were confirmed Sunday, Oct. 19, at Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jonathan Mollenkopf officiating. Afterward, the ...
Music to educate, heal the soul
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Music to educate, heal the soul
November 26, 2025
Holy Ghost Lutheran to host African Children’s Choir on Dec. 14 Holy Ghost Lutheran Church will host an African Children’s Choir concert Sunday, Dec. ...
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