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Opening doors to history
Community, Gillespie Life
Opening doors to history
November 12, 2025
The 66th annual Historic Home Tour of the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum features eight homes, a Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 22, with a sneak peek at the homes on Friday, Nov. 21. The holiday market, featuring 20 artisanal vendors, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 1855 fo...
Scavenger hunt leads to curated art exhibition
Community, Gillespie Life
Scavenger hunt leads to curated art exhibition
Phil Houseal 
November 12, 2025
HOUSE In 2019, Lee Ann Whatley set off on a scavenger hunt to track down all the original paintings done by her grandfather, Lee Ethel. Like every good treasure hunter, she uncovered more than she originally sought. Lee Ethel was a successful graphic designer in Dallas for 30 years before moving to ...
Veteran reflects on 50 years of Naval Wings
Community, Gillespie Life
Veteran reflects on 50 years of Naval Wings
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
November 5, 2025
Lieutenant Commander Doug Payne (U.S. Navy, ret.) knew from a young age that he wanted to soar with the eagles. “I’d always wanted to be a pilot. When I was kid, I saw in the magazines how airline pilots made a lot of money, and that’s how it started,” Payne said. With this childhood dream, and a pu...
Local tot in running for Baby of the Year
Community, Gillespie Life
Local tot in running for Baby of the Year
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 22, 2025
After seeing a Facebook ad for Variety’s “Baby of the Year” contest, Errica Williams-Henke decided to enter her son, Hayes, for a chance to win a cash...
Community, Gillespie Life
66th annual Home Tour set for Saturday, Nov. 22
October 22, 2025
The 66th annual Home Tour, sponsored by the Gillespie County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum, returns on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m...
Concert to showcase historic organ
Community, Gillespie Life
Concert to showcase historic organ
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 15, 2025
For former St. Barnabas Episcopal Church organist and choirmaster Bobbye Sawatzky, the October Celebration of the Pipes concert is a chance to highlig...
100 YEARS MILESTONE
Community, Gillespie Life
100 YEARS MILESTONE
October 15, 2025
Ruby Stehling is marking 100 years of life today, Oct. 15. Stehling was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Kimble County and graduated from Harper High School in ...
Community, News
Vet-Fest seeks sponsors for local event that feeds veterans
October 15, 2025
Meals for Vets is seeking sponsorships for its second annual Hill Country Vet-Fest event on Saturday, Nov. 1. Last year, the organization gave away ov...
Community, Gillespie Life
Health, wellbeing topic of weekend seminar at Episcopal church
October 15, 2025
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will host a weekend seminar that explores community mental health and wellbeing on Oct. 24-26. “Despite our best efforts...
Community, Gillespie Life
Holy Ghost grant applications open through Oct. 31
October 15, 2025
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Endowment Fund grant applications are now being accepted. All applications must be submitted by Oct. 31 to be considered. D...
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