Farmers, ranchers mostly skate by recent ice storm and freeze While most of Gillespie County was stuck at home during the winter storm last week, agriculture producers were glad for the weather. “Were pretty encouraged about it,” said Jamey Vogel, of Vogel Orchard, which grows peaches. “We got almos...

Billies guard Tucker Hale (21) extends for a lay-up against a New Braunfels Long Creek defender. The Billies would go on to beat Long Creek at home on Friday. Read more on page B1 in the Sports section. — Standard-Radio Post/ Annie Bresee

Commissioners approve burn ban, immigration program The Gillespie County Commissioners Court heard from citizens about the ongoing litigation related to the Harper Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), approved a burn ban and an immigration program during its Monday, Feb. 2 regular meeting. The meet...

Fredericksburg Theater Company’s “My Fair Lady,” opens Feb. 13 and will run through March 1 at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at 1668 Texas 87 South in...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released projections indicating little or no growth in U.S. oil production for 2026. While s...

Capital Farm Credit (CFC) $1,000 scholarships deadline is Monday, March 16 for local graduating high school seniors. “Capital Farm Credit is honored t...