Native son who commanded in Pacific was an example of leadership to the nation The big news in Fredericksburg the week of Dec. 4, 1941 was that new traffic lights were being added to the city’s electric grid. The sheep and goat raisers were prepping for their convention in Del Rio, and the reading a...

Dr. Leo Tynan noted that outside interests with deep pockets have long had the Hill Country in their sights for every conceivable type of project (Fredericksburg Standard’s Nov. 11 edition). Limited county authority means limited meaningful boundaries and regulations, especially regarding water qual...

Amendment abuse One of the liabilities of being a popular destination spot is its attraction to individuals or groups who wish to use our special events as opportunities to promote their personal agenda. The First Amendment guaranteeing free speech is the shield and defense used by people who see no...

Guest column In August, the Standard-Radio Post published a piece I wrote about the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) for plans through the Affordab...

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 wer...

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 ab...