For someone who makes a living writing and posting online, it has been a stark slap in the face to spend the past few weeks avoiding social media. Like a 12-step program. With the runup to the elections, emotions were high. Throw in the constant pandemic news, and by election day I was done. Except ...

The winners of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post’s Cutest and Spookiest Halloween Costume Contest have been announced. In first place was Kinsley Aguirre, who celebrated her first Halloween dressed as a pumpkin. In second place was the Burkett family, who dressed as deer and a hunter. Aguirre, ...

Back in August, I wrote about what it was like to apply to college during a global pandemic. At the time, I hadn’t yet sent in my applications, never mind finished them. A few months later, not only have most of my peers and I sent in our applications, but we’ve also begun to hear back from our coll...

The Killer Queen (Jorja Hahn) performs “Another One Bites The Dust” from the Fredericksburg Theater Academy’s science-fiction rock n’ roll musical, “W...

U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Tatsch, left, spent lunch Wednesday with his daughter, Caitlin, second from left and her friends. Also pictured is Audrey Benfiel...

In Texas, late-fall and early winter is the perfect time to plant shade trees. Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offer...