There is only one place in Gillespie County where topics like Oktoberfest and Big Foot or sneezing and politics can come together and that’s in the newspaper. In 2023, the writers of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post penned some entertaining columns about waffles, newspapers, referees, childcar...

CrimeStoppers tips and telephone calls led to capture and arrest of the man suspected of robbery and homicide during the Jan. 2 robbery of the Kwik Chek, law enforcement announced Thursday morning. Awes Singko Rapet, 21, was arrested at 11:46 p.m.  Wednesday after officers and deputies from the Fred...

New county judge reflects on first year in office When Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones took office a year ago, he succeeded the longest-sitting county judge in county history.  Mark Stroeher, who has deep family roots in the community, held office for 28 consecutive years. Jones moved to the are...

Net funding to district won’t hit FISD budget too serverely Many local seniors, upon opening their recent property tax statements, did a doubletake wh...

Ramp, taxiway improvements approved Improvements are planned at Gillespie County Airport after a resolution was approved by the Gillespie County Commi...

The Fredericksburg City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 21, on a change in fee schedule that would help cover the city’s administrative operat...