On Oct. 3, 1981, the first Fredericksburg Oktoberfest produced by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) was held at Marktplatz. This Friday, Oct. 3, PCAA will celebrate the 45th anniversary of our Oktoberfest, which according to USA Today readers, is the fifth-best in the USA. To celebrate, the C...

The Grace Center of Fredericksburg will be hosting five events in Gillespie County in October to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Since its opening in August 2023, the center has served over 300 survivors in the Hill Country through shelter, advocacy, education and outrea...

The United States Postal Service has recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2025 season. For delivery before Christmas, Thursday, Dec. 25, USPS recommends the following: For contiguous United States (lower 48): • USPS Ground Advantage: Dec. 17. • First-Class Mail: Dec. 17. • Priority Mail: D...

It’s Our Business One of the three pillars of the Chamber’s mission is “Collaboration.” This week I asked myself if I understood the difference betwee...

The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville has been honored by True West Magazine as the number one Western Art Museum in the country for 2025. The award ...

Sixth year of contest celebrates small businesses that make a difference The nomination period for the sixth annual Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post...