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Top 10 of 2025
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Top 10 of 2025
YEAR IN REVIEW Gillespie County residents prove to be engaged, concerned, caring in 2025 The top three buzzwords in Gillespie County in 2025 were BESS...
December 31, 2025
TEA PARTY BOOSTS VFDS
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TEA PARTY BOOSTS VFDS

Four hundred guests attended Fredericksburg Tea Party’s Boots & BBQ fundraiser held Saturday, Sept. 20, at the YO Hotel and Conference Center ...

December 31, 2025
Nury’s on Main closing Jan. 1
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Nury’s on Main closing Jan. 1

Nury’s on Main will close its Main Street location on Jan. 1. The restaurant’s original location at 714 S. Washington St. will remain open.

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December 31, 2025
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The case for early childhood education
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The case for early childhood education
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
December 31, 2025
The importance of effective early childhood education can hardly be overstated. In addition to improving the future quality of life and opportunities ...
TAKE US ALONG
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TAKE US ALONG
December 31, 2025
the birthplace of Fredericksburg founder John O. Meusebach and the birthplace of Bruce’s great-great-great-grandparents, Georg Johann Fritze and Katar...

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ZWEITE WEIHNACHTEN
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ZWEITE WEIHNACHTEN
December 31, 2025
Above, Karen Loeffler and Mollye Long play traditional German Christmas songs on dulcimers during Zweite Weihnachten. – Standard-Radio Post/Annie Bres...
Crook brings Texas history to life
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Crook brings Texas history to life
By Anna Hudson Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
December 31, 2025
After people read an Elizabeth Crook novel, one thing will become clear — no one researches the Texas Hill Country landscape like she does. Her books,...
Marktplatz bell tower fundraising continues
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Marktplatz bell tower fundraising continues
December 31, 2025
Fundraising efforts are under way and will continue through June 2026 for the proposed Glockenspiel Bell Tower on Marktplatz. Fundraising was suspende...
Fredericksburg launches first-ever CyberPatriot team
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Fredericksburg launches first-ever CyberPatriot team
December 31, 2025
Fredericksburg has officially launched its first CyberPatriot team, marking a milestone for local students interested in cybersecurity, technology and...
Bethany Lutheran installs Haug as new senior pastor
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Bethany Lutheran installs Haug as new senior pastor
December 31, 2025
Bethany Lutheran Church installed Pastor Kevin Haug as senior pastor on Sunday, Dec. 21, in a service showcasing the church’s musical talent and varie...
Warming trend on the way
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Warming trend on the way
Cary Burgess 
December 31, 2025
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Winter made a triumphant return to the Hill Country Sunday night and Monday. The effects of this Arctic cold fron...
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Harper’s Chad Zenner to coach at All-American Bowl
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Harper’s Chad Zenner to coach at All-American Bowl
By Lindy Segall Special to the Standard 
December 31, 2025
Harper High School Varsity Football Head Coach Chad Zenner has been selected as one of 16 high school coaches nationwide to coach in the upcoming Navy...
2025 Year-in-Review: Part One
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2025 Year-in-Review: Part One
First half of the year sees highs, lows, broken records
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 31, 2025
The year 2025 was a good year for many sports teams and athletes across the Gillespie County area. Listed below chronologically are some of the highli...
Coach Kaman notches career win 700
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Coach Kaman notches career win 700
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 31, 2025
Fredericksburg High School Head Boys’ Basketball Coach Tim Kaman earned his 700th career victory on Friday, Dec. 19, at the FHS Performance Gym after ...
FHS ninth grade boys’ basketball starts strong
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FHS ninth grade boys’ basketball starts strong
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School ninth grade boys’ basketball squad is off to a 6-3 start during the 2025-2026 basketball season. Below is a recap of so...
Harper downs Sonora for non-district win
Sports
Harper downs Sonora for non-district win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
Behind a 19-point performance from William Spaeth, the Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team claimed a 65-41 road win over the Sonora Broncho...
TGCA No. 16 Harper downs Junction, 58-26
Sports
TGCA No. 16 Harper downs Junction, 58-26
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) No. 16 Harper Ladyhorns basketball team trounced the Junction Lady Eagles last Tuesday, 58-26, in Junction....
Billies get revenge over Blanco
Sports
Billies get revenge over Blanco
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
December 24, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys’ basketball team picked up a huge 55-43 win over the Blanco Panthers last Tuesday at Blanco High School. “...
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Into the light with Golden Glow angel food
Gillespie Life
Into the light with Golden Glow angel food
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
December 31, 2025
Another recipe I found to investigate from Kerrville’s Wesley Philathea Class Recipes (1931) was one submitted by Florence Butt, then 67 and a widow. ...
Hudson, Jackson chase ordinary dreams
Gillespie Life
Hudson, Jackson chase ordinary dreams
BY MATT WARD 
December 31, 2025
Cinematic Considerations How music impacts people’s lives has frequently been the foundation of movies, both in traditional Broadway adaptations and i...
Fun and drug use on the Amazon
Gillespie Life
Fun and drug use on the Amazon
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
December 31, 2025
Iworked for a time for an outfitter in Amazônia. The company hosted fishing expeditions on a yacht that cruised up and down the Amazon River. Clients ...
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Musik Store hits the right note
Business
Musik Store hits the right note
Entrepreneur opens town’s only dedicated music shop
By Avery Korponai Standard-Radio Post reporter 
December 24, 2025
When Michael Lederer moved to the Hill Country two years ago, he knew it wouldn’t be long before he started up a project. With decades of experience i...
Princess Luz’s final wish
Business
Princess Luz’s final wish
How hospice brought joy and peace to brave teen
By Tammy Rohlf 
December 24, 2025
In a place where neighbors greet each other by name and kindness runs deep, Methodist Hospital Hospice and Family Care is more than healthcare, it’s a...
Genesis of Texas holiday traditions
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Genesis of Texas holiday traditions
Jim Mikula 
December 24, 2025
It’s Our Business Having been in different parts of the world over the Christmas season, I have experienced many different Christmas traditions. After...
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2025 Veteran’s Day
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2025 Veteran’s Day
Ruta 
November 17, 2025
2025 Hunting Guide
Special Sections
2025 Hunting Guide
November 17, 2025
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Special Sections
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Ruta 
August 28, 2025
137th Gillespie County Fair
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137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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