February is the time to apply herbicides to stop weed growth

Dormant buffalograss is waking up with green blades of grass. – Submitted Photo

Agriculture, News

Lawn & Garden Beth Mcmahon on February 18, 2026

Current weather predictions indicate a warmer than normal February and through the first week of March. Afterwards temperatures will go back to March normals. Knowing this, how should you be managing your lawn right now?

50 years at FPS recalls country western naps, sticker burrs

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50 years at FPS recalls country western naps, sticker burrs

Primary campus marks half a century of education

By McKenna Dunworth Standard-Radio Post reporter

February 18, 2026

When the Fredericksburg Primary School (FPS) was first built in 1975 there were no walls to divide classrooms. Teachers would create makeshift rooms f...

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FREDERICKSBURG ISD

City does house cleaning on its codes

Townhomes project on South Milam gets green light with some requirements

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

February 18, 2026

With an eye toward to streamlining development, removing conflicting requirements and ensuring orderly growth, the Fredericksburg City Council unanimo...

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VOLKSSPORT

Traditional German walking event to step off downtown

February 18, 2026

A three-day international walking festival will kick-off in Fredericksburg on Friday, Feb. 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of America’s walking c...

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CITY ELECTIONS

Six people vye for city’s general election races

Fredericksburg, Doss districts may cancel elections

February 18, 2026

After the close of candidate filing last Friday, there are six people vying for seats in the City of Fredericksburg’s General Election on Saturday, Ma...

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Fish Sale deadline coming up

February 18, 2026

The Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Fish Sale is scheduled for Thursday, March 5. Orders must be made by Friday, Feb. 27. The ...

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Cave Creek School elects new leadership

February 18, 2026

Following the retirement of former Cave Creek School Community Center (CCSCC) president Ken Cox, Carlton Ottmers was elected president of the center a...

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