LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Fredericksburg Standard

Commentary

January 28, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thankfully, the Standard keeps us updated on plans suggested by our City, County, and FISD decision makers. Having completed a new middle school at a cost of $84 million, purchased the Hill Country Educational Center for $10.5 million and announcing a new high school for $160 million is way over the top.

News

FHS softball fundraiser set for Saturday

January 28, 2026

The Fredericksburg High School softball program will host an FHS Softball BBQ Fundraiser starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the FHS Softball ...

Community, Gillespie Life

Writing contest highlights short works

January 28, 2026

Winners of the first Hill Country Short Story Contest were announced last Saturday during the opening ceremony of the second Fredericksburg Book Festi...

Community, Gillespie Life

The Hawk

By Lulynne Streeter

January 28, 2026

It was the first time she had ever been that far up the canyon. She and her husband, Judah, always stopped at the barbed wire fence marking the bounda...

Community, Gillespie Life

Wisdom that works for everyone

Phil Houseal

January 28, 2026

HOUSE Once you’ve reached midlife, you are the least stupid you have ever been or ever will be. That’s why every person who has passed that milestone ...

Commentary

LOOKING BACK AT

Molter, legendary horse trainer

Michael Barr

January 28, 2026

Hindsights “Willie Molter never says two words when one will do,” wrote Russ Newland of the Associated Press. “He does his talking on the track.” Newl...

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50 YEARS AGO in the Standard

January 28, 2026

JANUARY 28, 1976 The Fredericksburg Rockhounds closed their successful 1976 Gem and Mineral Show Sunday with over 3,000 in attendance from 19 States d...

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