The Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 to vote on calling a bond election. In the past, the board has structured its bond packages to have minimal impact on the tax rate. The board will also review the district’s annual audit report...

Gillespie emergency responders worked two brush fires caused by welding in consecutive days, as the county remains in favorable fire conditions. On Sunday, Jan. 18, at 4:15 p.m., multiple fire units, including Fredericksburg Fire EMS Department, Willow City Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Doss VFD, we...

Machelle and Paul Fleeman browse a collection of fossils at the Hill Country Gem and Mineral Show at Pioneer Pavilion at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Sunday, Jan. 18. — Standard-Radio Post/Robert O’Brien From left, Monique and Steve Smith look through the Lucid Earth Crystals booth at the Hil...

The first meeting of 2026 by the Gillespie County Republican Women will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 21 at the Republican County Headquart...

Momentum is building for Fredericksburg’s Glockenspiel Bell Tower as fundraising efforts enter the new year. “An incredibly generous contribution of $...

The Fredericksburg Police Department responded to 240 calls for service and made 222 traffic stops and arrested eight people between Monday, Jan. 12 a...