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Thrice named adventurer braved many horrors on his travels
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
Thrice named adventurer braved many horrors on his travels
by Gayne C. Young 
April 23, 2025
Outdoors On Edge He hunted to fill his family’s natural history museum, had five different species of animals named after him and discovered the source of the Nile. His name was John Hanning Speke, and he was the most epic man to ever go by three names. Born on his family’s vast estate outside Bidef...
Lemur dad galavants around town
Community, Gillespie Life
Lemur dad galavants around town
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
April 23, 2025
A new father took to the streets on a cross-town adventure with a buddy, leaving mother alone with the baby. He strutted across streets with glee, showing off his long tail and bright orange eyes. “I saw something coming across the road, and I said ‘oh my gosh, what is that?’” Catherine Jeffrey said...
Cat housed at library causes media firestorm
Community, Gillespie Life
Cat housed at library causes media firestorm
By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor 
April 23, 2025
A stray cat that was found near a rain spout at Pioneer Memorial Library in March and was fed by locals at the library became a viral social media sensation after a complaint on a media platform brought attention to the feline’s living situation. The complaint that called to question why an animal w...
Purging haunting memories is good for the soul
Gillespie Life
Purging haunting memories is good for the soul
Phil Houseal 
April 16, 2025
Round and round we go, cleaning house, sorting records, purging junk, burning memories. It never ends. No matter how many times we attack the piles, j...
Homeschool art showcase continues
Gillespie Life
Homeschool art showcase continues
April 16, 2025
Throughout the month, Pioneer Memorial Library will feature the art done by stu- dents as part of each fam- ily’s homeschool curric- ulum from kinderg...
Gillespie Life
Wine & Wildflower Journey ends Friday
April 16, 2025
Texas Hill Country Wineries is offering the Wine & Wildflower Journey, a spring self-guided passport event, which began Monday, March 24 and will run ...
Gillespie Life
Texas Wine Auction expands for 2025 with new partnerships
April 16, 2025
The Texas Wine Auction Foundation will host its fourth annual Texas Wine Auction in April. This year’s event, which has been expanded to two nights, w...
WALK AND WAG
Gillespie Life
WALK AND WAG
April 16, 2025
Volunteers Lindy Segall, Ava Fewox and Tanya Davis blended fitness with fun during the Hill Country SPCA’s Walk and Wag Friday morning dog walk April ...
Gillespie Life
Hospitality career grants available for Hill Country women
April 16, 2025
Women pursuing educational opportunities in hospitality, culinary and beverage industries from the Texas Hill Country can now apply for the San Antoni...
Fredericksburg bands excel at UIL contest
Education, Gillespie Life
Fredericksburg bands excel at UIL contest
April 16, 2025
At a recent University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition, both the Fredericksburg High School and Middle School bands earned superior ratings. ...
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