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Farm Bureau lauds Roeder, remembers Durst on Sunday
Billy Roeder, left, accepts the 2014 Pioneer Award from Elgin Pape, Gillespie County Farm Bureau president. Roeder has had a lifelong involvement in agriculture and civic service. — Standard-Radio...
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FHS, Harper bands take the field at UIL contest
Fredericksburg High School’s Pride of the Texas Hill Country Marching Band performed its show “Awakening” in front of a packed home crowd Friday at FHS Stadium. The band’s show includes lights,...
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20th year of ‘sister city’ partnership celebrated
Members and friends of the Fredericksburg-VG Montabaur Sister City Verein traveled to Montabaur, Germany from Sept. 9-22 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the sister city relationship. Pictured at...
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Cornyn tours FHS technology, rocket programs
Using an Excel spread sheet, Fredericksburg High School senior Dot Walch explains a hybrid motor burn simulation and flight profile to U.S. Senator John Cornyn and his wife, Sandy. The Texas senator...
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Farm Bureau leery of new EPA water regulations
Austin attorney Bill Knolle speaks to a crowd of 300 about potential Environmental Protection Agency changes that could affect private lands. – Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten CookeBy Ken Esten Cooke...
View ArticleLocal officials continue work on amendment suit
By Matt Ward—City of Fredericksburg officials provided little clarity about the future of a yet-to-be-filed lawsuit challenging the recent charter amendment requiring voter approval for inter-fund...
View ArticleEarly voting begins Monday
Early voting for the Nov. 4 general election begins Monday, Oct. 20 and goes through Oct. 31.And prospective voters should continue to bring a valid identification. On Tuesday afternoon, the 5th...
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Daily Update for Friday, Oct. 17 and the weekend
News • Fredericksburg Theater Company’s latest production, the British comedy “Blithe Spirit,” will premiere tonight at 8 p.m. at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater. Performances, which run...
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Daily Update for Oct. 20
News • Early voting for the Nov. 4 general election begins today and continues through Oct. 31 at the Gillespie County Courthouse. Prospective voters should continue to bring a valid...
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Daily Update for Oct. 21
News • The Fredericksburg City Council met in regular session Monday evening and approved an ordinance for emergency services cost recovery and received updates on the Fredericksburg Skate Park as...
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Daily Update for Oct. 22
News • Early voting in Gillespie County for the Nov. 4 general election continues through Oct. 31 at the Gillespie County Courthouse. Voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers aims to increase awareness with new program
By Austin R. EckGillespie County Crime Stoppers (GCCS) will partner with Fredericksburg Independent School District and Harper Independent School District to help students learn about their program...
View ArticleSt. Mary's Turkey Dinner to be served up on Sunday
The 52nd annual St. Mary’s School Turkey Dinner will be held at the school on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.Dine in, take out and drive through options will be available.The...
View ArticleFood, wine, cooking on tap for Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest
The 24th annual Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest will return Saturday, Oct. 25, on Marktplatz, benefitting the continued beautification and upkeep of the downtown square.The festival opens at noon...
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Harper High School celebrates Homecoming Friday night
Harper High School homecoming king and queen nominees for 2014 include (from left) Cole Elliott, Megan Myers, Briley Jalowy, Emily Richards, Lane Fajkus, Taylor Baethge, Grant Edwards, Kendall...
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'Blithe Spirit' entrances FTC audiences
Dr. Bradman (portrayed by Richard Zowie) and Charles Condomine (JD Cole) check up on eccentric medium Madame Arcati (Dawn Hawn) who fainted in the middle of a séance Saturday evening during the...
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FHS band earns 'division one' rating at area marching meet
The ‘Pride of the Texas Hill Country,’ the Fredericksburg High School marching band received a unanimous division one rating for their performance of “Awakening” during the Region 11 University...
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Bomb threat suspect indicted in Louisiana
Reuben David ByonBy Austin R. EckReuben Byon, 17, of Fredericksburg, was indicted by the Rapides Parish grand jury on Sept. 25 on four counts of Communicating False Information of Planned Bombing on...
View ArticleWater, wastewater bond projects near construction
By Matt WardSeveral City of Fredericksburg water and wastewater bond projects are nearing design completion and are expected to begin construction by early 2015.Clinton Bailey, city director of public...
View ArticleVoters head to polls at brisk pace
Early voting in Gillespie County has begun and 768 people voted in-person on Monday and Tuesday, County Clerk Mary Lynn Rusche said.Early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 general election continues through...
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