Varney bridges garden and soul in ‘The Urban Herbal’

Former Fredericksburg resident William Varney has released a new book, “The Urban Herbal.” – Submitted Photo

Business

February 18, 2026

Herbalist and founder of San Antonio’s iconic The Urban Herbal apothecary, William Varney, announces the release of his latest book, “The Urban Herbal: A Texan’s Guide for Enhancing All of Your Senses and Herbs.”

Sports

FHS softball off to a hot start

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor

February 18, 2026

The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls softball team is off to a 4-0-1 start this season after playing four consecutive games at the Ingram Soft...

Sports

Billies punch their ticket

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor

February 18, 2026

The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys basketball team gave Billies fans an emotional, high energy, playoff spot clincher performance during thei...

Sports

Lady Billies are playoff bound

Blood, sweat and tears led to FHS’s undefeated district run

By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor

February 18, 2026

The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls basketball team went undefeated in District 26-4A for the second year in a row after taking down Wimberle...

Community, Gillespie Life

Local helps save lives in Ukraine

By Dave Campbell Special to the Standard-Radio Post

February 18, 2026

Irecently drove a donated vehicle from London to Lviv, Ukraine, with my English friend Peter in order to give it to the Ukrainian military, despite (U...

Community, Gillespie Life

Lessons learned from a bonafide Grammar Grouch

Lessons learned from a bonafide

Phil Houseal

February 18, 2026

HOUSE Grammar Grouch If I had to learn to read today, I would be illiterate. Like most of you, I learned to read and write a lifetime ago. I’ve been a...

Commentary

EDITORIALS

State deserves much blame on energy mess

February 18, 2026

Ideas for energy plants didn’t come from here We have stated this before, but it is unfair to blame the Gillespie County Commissioners Court for the t...

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