Business
My 2 Cents
July 12, 2023
President John F. Kennedy once said, “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” Child care remains a critical need. In a recent survey the Chamber conducted with local businesses, 97% rely on parents as workers, 62% report frequent staffing disruption because...
Business
Fredericksburg resident opens an outdoor furniture store
July 12, 2023
Leah Itz decided to hang up her scrubs after being a nurse for 28 years to open an outdoor furniture store on the southwest corner of Friendship Lane and U.S. 87 South. Once she saw Berlin Gardens pieces in a Rockport shop, she knew the lines would be well received in Fredericksburg. This May, Sitti...
Business
July 6, 2023
The Hill Country’s Liza Proch decided to create something that people could take home after visiting Fredericksburg: a coloring book with landmarks an...
Business, Commentary
My 2 Cents
July 6, 2023
In 2018, as a single woman, I purchased a home and was legally recognized as the home’s sole owner; along with all of the rights and obligations that ...
Business
June 28, 2023
At the risk of stating the obvious, it’s hot. Like really, really hot. Even by our usual Texas furnace summer standards. My usual 5:30 a.m. walk leave...
Business
Eatery owners plan Woerner Warehouse, Sunset Grill moves
June 28, 2023
Woerner Warehouse will move to a new location near Granite House Lounge near the end of July, according to co-owners Angela Mancino and Jamie Luckey. ...
Business
My 2 Cents
June 22, 2023
Ever compared yourself to another person? The short answer is yes. We all have. Probably within the last 24 hours. The problem with comparison is that...
Business
Local wedding planner launches floral shop
June 21, 2023
By Brent Burges s Standard-Radio Post Editor In the past decade of Fredericksburg’s growth, several industries have grown by leaps and bounds as touri...
