Texas Type Few towns have done as much to promote their cultural heritage as Fredericksburg. And, of course, the town will do it again this weekend with the 45th Annual Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg. It’s one of my favorite things about Fredericksburg. And even though I’m not German, I love hanging ...

Program helps us have a reporter to dig in on agriculture, rural issues In the past few months, the agricultural pages in this paper have featured stories on a national auctioneering competition and students getting hands-on instruction on artificial insemination of sheep. Readers have seen new deve...

O ctober is National Bullying Prevention Month, and its goal is to raise awareness about the serious and lasting impacts of bullying in schools. This year’s theme is “Power for Good,” emphasizing the importance of using personal strengths and influence to speak up against bullying and support positi...

D uring the final week of Hunger Action Month, the public learned the Trump administration announced its decision to scrap the U.S. Department of Agri...

Council member Tony Klein’s thoughtful dissent in the 4-1 vote for a conditional use permit, as reported in the Standard, should reflect valid concern...

My late father was a master of pithy one-liners, able to distill great wisdom with a single phrase, usually delivered with his signature wit and humor...