Big buckets lead Harper to come-from-behind win

Tate Garrett (1) dribbles the ball up the court against Center Point last Tuesday at Harper High School. — Submitted photo

Sports

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor, on January 21, 2026

The Harper Longhorns came from behind in dramatic fashion to take down district rival San Saba, 45-42, Friday night at San Saba High School.

Sports

Ladyhorns win one, lose one

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor

January 21, 2026

The Harper Ladyhorns had a 50-50 week after taking down Center Point Tuesday night and falling to San Saba Friday night in District 29-2A girls’ baske...

Sports

Heritage Eagles picks up district road win in Austin

January 21, 2026

The Heritage Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team picked up a big district road win against Austin Classical Academy last Tuesday, 64-47, in Austin. A...

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OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young

January 21, 2026

The cassowary is a living dinosaur. It is the third largest bird on the planet, can run upwards of 30 mph, and carries dagger- like five-inch claws. T...

Gillespie Life, Outdoors

Heritage girls sit at 1-1 in district

January 21, 2026

The Heritage Lady Eagles varsity girls’ basketball team went 1-1 last week in district basketball action. Heritage opened up district play with a 44-4...

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50 YEARS AGO in the Standard

January 21, 2026

JANUARY 21, 1976 Randy Richter, son of the W.E. Richter of Fredericksburg and a junior in the Fredericksburg High School band, earned a place on the A...

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