Gillespie Life

Rally of the Lost was one of the many bands that performed at the Zion Music Festival held at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center on Saturday. The event was Christian-based and featured various musical artists and speakers.

Ben Seewald, husband of Jessa Duggar of TLC’s Counting On! and 19 Kids and Counting, shared his testimony during the Zion Music Festival.

Rapper Tru Serva (photo at left) performs at the Zion Music Festival. The rapper is part of the Electric City Tour.

Members of Rally of the Lost (photo below) play at the Zion Music Festival. The band played hard rock/metal music for the crowd.

Singing louder than before

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:33am

The Zion Music Festival came to Fredericksburg Saturday. The day featured musicians from the Electric City Tour, TLC's Ben Seeawald and more.

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FMS slates open house, plans 'Aims for Success' program

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:21am

Fredericksburg Middle School will host two events for parents in September, and one also geared towards students.

An open house will be Wednesday, Sept. 28.

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Colton Snedecor, right, president of the Fredericksburg High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter and the Area 7 president, and FFA member Jessica Spenrath led a workshop at the Area 7 FFA Greenhand Camp held Saturday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. During one of the workshop’s activities, Snedecor was blindfolded and had to use the audience’s help and instruction to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. — Standard- Radio Post/McKenzie Wedel

Greenhand leadership camp draws new FFA members

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:19am

Over 400 Greenhand members of the Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association from high schools in the greater Austin, San Antonio and Hill Country area converged on the Gillespie County Fair

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‘TUMS UP!’ — Mike Usher, Kerry Goff and Elliott Dooley were the official chili cook-off judges at the Lutheran Fall Festival, held on Saturday at Marktplatz. There were four different chilis that could be tasted. — Standard-Radio Post/ McKenzie Wedel

Marie Walker was the first female finisher with a time of 23:17. The Lutheran Fall Festival 5K Run, sponsored by Cross Trails Ministries. Runners started and finished at Marktplatz. — Standard-Radio Post/ McKenzie Wedel

Lucy, Nora and Gus Frederick show off their moves Saturday during the Lutheran Fall Festival. Sammy Geistweidt and the Wagon Aces were one of several music acts playing throughout the day. — Standard-Radio Post/ McKenzie Wedel

Alfredo, Ivan and Alexa Carrera enjoy some sibling time during a tractor ride at the Lutheran Fall Festival. There were also bouncy castles that many children enjoyed. — Standard-Radio Post/ McKenzie Wedel

Broc Thiele comes in first at the Lutheran Fall Festival 5K Run with a time of 18:30. Saturday’s run benefited Cross Trails Ministries and helps provide scholarships for campers who attend Lutheran Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp. — Standard-Radio Post/ McKenzie Wedel

Fall Festival supports local Lutheran camps

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:15am

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This photo, circa 1851 shows the original Pioneer Mill along the banks of Live Oak Creek. — Standard-Radio Post file photo

German leads Pioneer Mills

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 11:02am

When C.H.

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