District studies pros, cons of dual language
By Richard Zowie Could a “dual language” program, where elementary school students receive instruction in both English and Spanish, become an option someday for Fredericksburg Independent School...
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Big Band Bash
Guitar legend Jimmie Vaughn plays with trombone player Mike Rinta during a Big Band Bash performance at Hill Top Café. Proceeds from the fundraiser, held Thursday through Saturday, benefits the...
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Night at the Opry
Singer Heidi Eubanks plays with Ben Watson and the Hired Guns during the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s Night at the Opry event on Saturday, Nov. 14. Proceeds from the event go toward the cost of...
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Veterans Day speaker says thanks
Prior to his keynote speech Nov. 11 at the National Museum of the Pacific War Veterans Day ceremony in the Memorial Courtyard, Brig. Gen. James Bisson (U.S. Army, ret.) shakes World War II Army...
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An Artist's Touch
Die Künstler (the artists) von Fredericksburg secretary Barbara Mauldin paints a cactus during a live demonstration at the organization’s Annual Fine Art Show and Sale, held Friday through Sunday at...
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Pretty Pirouette
Princess Ballerina Clara, played by Callie Smedley, pirouettes during the Fredericksburg Dance Company’s holiday rendition of “The Nutcracker” at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater on Sunday, Nov. 15. —...
View ArticleSurvey shows Oktoberfest brought 20,000 people to town
By Ken Esten Cooke —Oktoberfest brings polka, beer, sausage and a huge economic boost to town.Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, presenters of Oktoberfest, commissioned an economic impact study done...
View ArticleEast Main hotel plans revised
By Scott Allen —A conditional use permit for a new hotel in the Central Business District (CBD) at 406 E. Main, was approved by city council members at a Monday meeting.Shaesby Scott, owner of the...
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Daily Update for Nov. 19
News • Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will be set up today on the grounds of Pioneer Museum beginning at 4 p.m. • Newcomers will hold their monthly “Out to Dinner Night” at 6 p.m. tonight at...
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Daily Update for Nov. 20 and the Weekend
News • As a reminder, the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post will be coming out one day early next week on Tuesday rather than Wednesday. The deadline for submitting display advertising as well...
View ArticleDaily Update for Nov. 23
News • The Gillespie County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. this morning to consider approval of the revision of plats in the Boot Ranch Phase 1 subdivision. Commissioners will also consider...
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Daily Update for Nov. 24
News • Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday approved the re-platting of seven lots at Boot Ranch. Sara Neel was hired as the assistant county attorney and will help Gillespie County Attorney...
View ArticleCommunity tree lighting is Friday at Marktplatz
Fredericksburg will light up for the holiday season on Friday night, Nov. 27, with the annual lighting ceremonies for the community Christmas tree and German Christmas Pyramid.The event will begin at 7...
View ArticleWoman charged with murder
Margaret Elfstrom, 55, of Fredericksburg, was charged with the murder of her husband, 58-year-old Antone Alexander Elfstrom, after he died of gunshot wounds Wednesday night.The Gillespie County...
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Goff grows 'Mo' beard for cancer awareness
As Kerry Goff’s beard approaches “mountain man” status, he continues to use it to spread the word about Movember and cancer. — Standard-Radio Post/Richard ZowieBy Richard Zowie —Working in theater,...
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Sentimental Journey Orchestra
Clad in World War II attire, Ted Conerly blows on a trombone and leads the 17-piece Sentimental Journey Orchestra in a rendition of the Glenn Miller hit “In the Mood.” The orchestra performed various...
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Book signing
San Antonio authors Patricia Hart McMillan and David Strahan signed copies of their new book “Christmas At America’s Landmark Houses,” Nov. 21 at the Pioneer Museum Store. Featured in the book, among...
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Going wild for game
Auctioneer Greg Meier works the crowd during the live auction at the Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner Saturday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Besides exotic wild game, the fundraising event...
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Bizzell named new fire chief
Lynn Bizzell has been named the fire chief for the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department. He will begin the position on Jan. 11. — Submitted photoBy Scott Allen —The City of Fredericksburg has...
View ArticleCommissioners approve new phase at Boot Ranch
By Scott Allen —Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday approved the application by Boot Ranch for their phase one subdivision. The re-platting of land will allow for seven lots in the subdivision at...
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