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LBJ State Park plays host to a skedaddle
Mark Weidner leads the way out of the starting gates during the “Stonewall Seed Stomp Skedaddle” on Saturday. Weidner was able to keep his strong pace throughout the 10K race and finished first in his...
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Winery owners educate ag commissioner candidate
Republican Agriculture Commissioner Candidate Sid Miller, left, listens to issues from Doug Lewis and Bob Lewis, both of Lewis Wines in Johnson City, and Chris Brundrett, right, of William Chris Wines...
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Homecoming royalty
Ty Franklin and Delta Wise received the royal treatment during Friday night’s homecoming celebration. Franklin and Wise were elected as Fredericksburg High School’s Homecoming King and Queen during...
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Smith discusses ISIS strikes here Monday
Congressman Lamar Smith discussed ISIS strikes at a local civic club. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeBy Ken Esten Cooke —Congressman Lamar Smith said he supported President Barack Obama’s...
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Diagnosed with ALS, Crenwelge sees hope in bucket efforts
Barbara Crenwelge and husband Marvin have stayed positive, in part because of the community’s support of ALS plight. — Standard-Radio Post/Yvonne HartmannBy Yvonne Hartmann —After the last horse race...
View ArticleArchery season to open Saturday in Gillespie County
Hunting season will soon be upon Gillespie County as the archery-only season for both turkey and white-tailed deer opens this Saturday.Archery season for both will run until Oct. 31. Gillespie is one...
View ArticleCouncil moves forward with sidewalks, trails mayor’s doubt
By Matt Ward —A road map for future efforts to connect Fredericksburg neighborhoods continues to take shape as the city council informally agreed on several updates to the city’s comprehensive...
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Daily Update for Sept. 25
News • Fredericksburg Writers Conference will meet from 6-8 p.m. tonight at the Hill Country University Center. The program will include a guided discussion about point of view and updates by...
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Daily Update for Sept. 26 and the Weekend
News • Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will host a public “star party” tonight for park visitors to view planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies through telescopes. Hill Country...
View ArticleArchery season to open Saturday in Gillespie County
Hunting season will soon be upon Gillespie County as the archery-only season for both turkey and white-tailed deer opens this Saturday.Archery season for both will run until Oct. 31. Gillespie is one...
View ArticleCouncil moves forward with sidewalks, trails despite mayor's doubts
By Matt Ward A road map for future efforts to connect Fredericksburg neighborhoods continues to take shape as the city council informally agreed on several updates to the city’s comprehensive plan.Most...
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Daily Update for Sept. 29
News • Registration continues for the Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Theatre Workshop for students in grades three to 12. The workshop is scheduled to begin today...
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Daily Update for Oct. 1
News • Hill Country Red Hatters will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at the Pecan Street Brewery in Johnson City for their monthly luncheon. • Fredericksburg Akkordeon Klub will resume monthly...
View Article8K Kraut Run on its mark Saturday
Runners and walkers will be stepping off on Saturday morning, Oct. 4, as part of the Fredericksburg Morning Rotary Club’s 5th Annual Kraut Run/Walk 8K.Race-day registration and check in will start at 7...
View ArticleFredericksburg Farmers Market opens tomorrow
The Fredericksburg Farmers Market will begin its fall season tomorrow on the grassy lawn at Pioneer Museum.Farmers market president Thomas Newman said the markets will run from 4-7 p.m., or, as he put...
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Harper Longhorn Band wins honors at Hill Country Marching Festival
Fredericksburg High School’s “Pride of the Hill Country” Band marched in exhibition at the Hill Country Marching Festival on Saturday in the FHS Stadium. Theme of this year’s University...
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Youngsters 'punt, pass and kick' Sunday at FHS Stadium
Siden Greenfield keeps his focus on the ball while “punting” during the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick compe-tition on Sunday in the Fredericksburg High School Stadium. Hosted by the Optimist Club of...
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14 galleries to celebrate First Friday Art Walk
Fourteen galleries will be participating in First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg on Friday, Oct. 3.Most galleries will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and will be hosting special events,...
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Summit addresses Hill Country issues
Milan J. Michalec, president of the Hill Country Alliance, welcomes the crowd at Thursday’s summit. Michalec’s parents are Fredericksburg residents.By Ken Esten Cooke and Robert Deming —Everything...
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Oktoberfest to open taps at Marktplatz
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg will once again feature three days of singing, toasting and dancing, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5.Sponsored by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, the 34th...
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