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Weekend race meet draws bettors to Class III track
Jose Montoya rode My Mighty Sam to victory Saturday in the third race of the Gillespie County Race Meet. — Standard-Radio Post/Austin R. Eck Only two more days of live pari-mutuel horse racing remains...
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'Peter Pan JR.'
Captain Hook, played by Eric Koennecke, is flanked by his fellow pirates Kanyon Swift (left) and (Jacob Lees) as they aim a canon at an incoming threat. Students enrolled in Fredericksburg Independent...
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TTU education expert picked as interim leader
Kelly Fox, director of Texas Tech University’s “Tech Teach” program at its Hill Country sites, has been named interim director of Texas Tech University-Fredericksburg.The appointment was made last week...
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Preserving the Dark
Austin-based photographer Rob Greebon captured the Milky Way in this time-lapse photograph from his vantage point on Enchanted Rock. © Rob Greebon, www.ImagesFromTexas.com.By Ken Esten Cooke —The...
View ArticleFISD scores high in STAAR test ratings
By Richard Zowie —Fredericksburg Independent School District met Texas Education Agency standards in both overall accountability and its Bilingual/English as a Second Language Program.School trustees...
View ArticleCounty cleared in wrongful death lawsuit
By Lisa Treiber-Walter —Gillespie County was cleared of blame in a “wrongful death” lawsuit filed by the family of an inmate who hung himself and died back in 2011.While most federal civil rights...
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Daily Update for Aug. 14
News • Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will be open today from 4-7 p.m. on Marktplatz. • The City of Fredericksburg has released the Proposed 2014-15 Budget. It is posted on the city’s...
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Daily Update for Aug. 15 and the Weekend
News • Frontera’s Fredericksburg Clinic is hosting a small celebration today until noon at the clinic, located at 140 Industrial Loop, Suite 2. The celebration marks National Health Center Week....
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Daily Update for Aug. 18
News • Fredericksburg City Council will consider approval of the 2014-2015 budget and tax rate during tonight’s regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Gillespie County Law...
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Daily Update for Aug. 19
News • Frustrated residents living in a 145-acre area southeast of Fredericksburg along U.S 290 East voiced their opposition to being annexed by the City of Fredericksburg during a public hearing...
View ArticleWage, benefit survey released by Chamber
Average wages in Fredericksburg are on par with state averages, but housing costs eat into employee pay significantly, according to results of a Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce wage and benefits...
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Hill Country Sunset
The setting sun on Friday evening turned the thin clouds into fiery oranges and yellows for another picturesque Hill Country sunset. — Standard-Radio Post/Yvonne HartmannRate this article: Select...
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Frontera Clinic marks ‘Health Center Week’
The staff at Frontera Health Network Clinic held an open house last Friday in recognition of National Health Center Week. They are, from left: Delia Castruita, receptionist and medical assistant; June...
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'Golden Ticket' for senior citizens
For those 65 and older, a Gold Card carries the magic phrase, “free admission.” — Standard-Radio Post/Richard ZowieBy Richard Zowie —In Major League Baseball, a “gold card” allows a recipient free...
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Some closing doors for the fair
The carnival’s in town and workers with Moore’s Greater Shows were busy over the weekend at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds cleaning, servicing and putting up the various rides for the 126th...
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126th Gillespie fair kicks off Thursday
Gillespie County Fair Queen Kelsie Jenschke shows a little “piggy love” to a 17-day-old Duroc at the Knaupp Hog Farm. Although Jenschke will be too busy this weekend at the 126th Gillespie County Fair...
View ArticleProperty owners lash out at city's annexation plan
By Matt Ward —Frustrated residents living in a 145-acre area southeast of Fredericksburg along U.S 290 East voiced their opposition to being annexed by the City of Fredericksburg during a public...
View ArticleCity OKs first reading of new $50.2 million budget
By Matt Ward —City of Fredericksburg officials expect to bolster services while decreasing property taxes over the next year, according to the latest projections in their 2014-2015 budget proposal.City...
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Wreath-laying, tours, movie on tap for LBJ birthday observance
A wreath-laying will commemorate what would have been the 106th birthday of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. - Standard-Radio Post file photoA celebration to mark what would be the 106th birthday of...
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Daily Update
News • Floats, cars, bands and more are lining up for the Gillespie County Fair Parade that steps off at 10 a.m. this morning. Following the Main Street parade, the gates at the Gillespie County...
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