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Poll workers deserve thanks for their efforts
November 6, 2024
Don’t fall for rumors, misinformation as counts are tallied These days, it’s said a lie travels around the world before the truth can even get on its shoes. And after Tuesday’s vote, we expect nothing less than for the lies to fly like crazy. The Standard-Radio Post has a Tuesday print deadline. The...
‘Ooomm’ — Another descriptor for town
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‘Ooomm’ — Another descriptor for town
November 6, 2024
When you think of Fredericksburg, what word comes to mind? Traditional, clean or simply “wine” would be among top picks. But one study analyzing wellness businesses across the country has Fredericksburg ranked among those communities which are “Zen.” In fact, we’re No. 30 and the top choice in Texas...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
October 30, 2024
State student deficit Since its inception in 2018, the Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation has been working to help the FISD teachers and students. The primary objective of this effort is to offset some of the deficit that is created by the Texas recapture program (Robin Hood plan). This year, t...
A wish for more outages without the outrage
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A wish for more outages without the outrage
Texas Type Ken Esten Cooke 
October 30, 2024
(Editors note: This column, originally published in 2021, is run again in hopes of examining our use of social media.) My dearest Clara, Darkness has ...
Early voting period ends on Friday
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Early voting period ends on Friday
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
October 30, 2024
Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encour...
Kudos to organizers of Food & Wine fest
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Kudos to organizers of Food & Wine fest
October 30, 2024
Chamber’s first event exceeded expectations, wowed 2,000+ attendees L et’s give credit where credit is due: The revamped Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fe...
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Law enforcement faces unusual cases each day
October 30, 2024
Grateful for their work from the routine to the extreme Some people think law officers, both our sheriff’s office and police department, sit around li...
Lost in a phone booth
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Lost in a phone booth
Hindsights Michael Barr 
October 23, 2024
Astory in the Fredericksburg Standard (1962) announced a second telephone booth had been placed on the courthouse lawn adjacent to the one already the...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
October 23, 2024
How did we get here? Have you ever asked yourself: How did we get his way? For example, who was it who told us that we are more different and more div...
Circuit Court removes judge from suit
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Circuit Court removes judge from suit
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
October 23, 2024
The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of A...
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