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Hidden effects of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
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Hidden effects of the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
By John Willome 
November 26, 2025
Guest column In August, the Standard-Radio Post published a piece I wrote about the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) for plans through the Affordable Care Act. I mentioned how the loss of the subsidies would impact thousands of people in our community, hundreds of thousands in Texas, and tens of ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
November 26, 2025
The FHS Class of 2027 Parent Group has been honored to provide staff luncheons at Fredericksburg High School for the past two and a half years. We were grateful to have the Class of 2028 Parent Group join us last year, and now the Class of 2029 Parent Group has joined, as well, with each class takin...
A nickel for your thoughts about fall
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A nickel for your thoughts about fall
Reckless Muse By Christine Granados 
November 26, 2025
Iwant to welcome all the northerners who are new to town and clue them into what autumn looks like in the Texas Hill Country. I’ve heard ad nauseum about the kaleidoscope of color in northwestern states — yellow, red, green and orange foliage all mix to create breathtaking views. Here in Central Tex...
State’s congressional map to stay
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State’s congressional map to stay
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
November 26, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in ...
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A Thanksgiving idea: Let’s gather together
November 26, 2025
Focus on similarities instead of differences this year, and let’s heal our nation. This season of Thanksgiving let’s focus on what we have in common, ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fight BESS 
November 19, 2025
Fight BESS Thankfully, Hill Country citizens are becoming aware of the dangers posed to Fredericksburg and surrounding areas by the proposed lithium b...
Coaches who made a difference
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Coaches who made a difference
Hindsights Michael Barr 
November 19, 2025
Coach Tony Knopp had a lot to say, but he wasn’t exactly wordy. When called upon to express himself, he didn’t beat around the bush. He once spoke to ...
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Good efforts for good causes
November 19, 2025
Last weekend showed off so much good in Fredericksburg, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and a talented assortment of artists, musicians and organi...
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TEA releases school financial ratings
State Capital Highlights By Gary Borders 
November 19, 2025
More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which rel...
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Opportunities abound to shop local for gifts
November 19, 2025
Take part in efforts to keep Main Street (and others) thriving during trying times Every single year, we pen editorials about supporting local merchan...
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