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Local agencies furloughed during federal shutdown
Main, News
Local agencies furloughed during federal shutdown
Gillespie County government agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service and the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park...
October 3, 2025
Water to Wine
Main, News
Water to Wine
Grapes are an efficient crop when water is managed properly In the past two decades, the Hill Country has experienced a five-year-long severe drought,...
October 1, 2025
‘PROST’ to Oktoberfest
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‘PROST’ to Oktoberfest

The public is invited to the 45th Annual Oktoberfest, a weekend packed with Texas Gemütlichkeit, lively oompah music, sizzling bratwurst and authent...

October 1, 2025
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GCHS completes restoration work at Vereins Kirche
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GCHS completes restoration work at Vereins Kirche
October 1, 2025
City’s iconic building in town square gets exterior work The Gillespie County Historical Society (GCHS) and Pioneer Museum announced the completion of...
First Friday Art Walk to feature gallery works
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First Friday Art Walk to feature gallery works
October 1, 2025
Meet and mingle with local artists at Fredericksburg’s monthly First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Oct. 3, at galleries across the city. Attendees will b...

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FHS ROYALTY
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FHS ROYALTY
October 1, 2025
Greyson Crenwelge and Willa Heep were crowned Fredericksburg High School’s Homecoming king and queen on Friday at halftime of the FHS football game. T...
On your mark, get set, go…
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On your mark, get set, go…
October 1, 2025
The 16th annual Oktoberfest Kraut Run, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fredericksburg Morning, featuring 8K and 5K timed runs and a 5K walk, is set fo...
Texas ranks well in inmigration
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Texas ranks well in inmigration
Dr. Ray Perryman 
October 1, 2025
Tomorrow A large, growing and well-qualified workforce is essential to ongoing economic expansion. Texas has an advantage over many areas in that our ...
Hill Country SPCA will change name in 2026
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Hill Country SPCA will change name in 2026
October 1, 2025
Hill Country SPCA announced that, beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the organization will operate under the name Hill Country Animal Rescue. The shelter has enc...
Customer service master class scheduled for Oct. 7 at museum
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Customer service master class scheduled for Oct. 7 at museum
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will present a professional development program, “The Art & Science of Excellent Customer Service,” on Tuesday,...
Museum to hoof through Texas history
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Museum to hoof through Texas history
October 1, 2025
How Texas longhorns descended from cattle brought by Spanish explorers and settlers will be the topic of discussion during Pioneer Museum’s first week...
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Sun sets on Eldorado after Harper Homecoming victory
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Sun sets on Eldorado after Harper Homecoming victory
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
October 1, 2025
The Harper High School varsity football team walked away with a Homecoming victory against Eldorado Friday night, 4720, at Harper’s Longhorn Stadium. ...
Ladyhorn volleyball falls to Sonora on the road
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Ladyhorn volleyball falls to Sonora on the road
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 1, 2025
The Harper Ladyhorns fell in a tough five sets in their first district volleyball match, losing to Sonora, 3-2, on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Channing Spenrat...
Billies gear up for first playoff match
Sports
Billies gear up for first playoff match
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg Hihg School tennis team continues to roll ahead of the playoffs. The varsity squad secured its second place district ranking by bea...
Heritage Eagles mercy rule Bulverde Bracken Christian
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Heritage Eagles mercy rule Bulverde Bracken Christian
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg Heritage Eagles varsity football team improved to 5-0 on the season after taking down Bulverde Bracken Christian Friday night, 556,...
Heritage runner takes first at Oktoberfest Invitational
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Heritage runner takes first at Oktoberfest Invitational
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 1, 2025
The Heritage Eagles had a strong showing at last Wednesday’s Billy Nabours Oktoberfest Invitational in Comfort, with a freshman earning first place in...
Billies sweep Bandera for first district win
Sports
Billies sweep Bandera for first district win
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls’ volleyball team started its District 26-4A slate with a 1-1 record after defeating Bandera in three sets...
Billies shut out Coyotes in homecoming night rout
Sports
Billies shut out Coyotes in homecoming night rout
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg High School varsity football team picked up its second win in a row after shutting out the Uvalde Coyotes, 31-0, Friday night at FH...
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GILLESPIE LIFE ›
This columnist is trying to avoid hooptedoodle
Gillespie Life
This columnist is trying to avoid hooptedoodle
Phil Houseal 
October 1, 2025
The more I read, the more I struggle to find stuff I want to read. I’ve covered all the classics like “Catcher in the Rye,” assigned by earnest 11th-g...
Halo hoping for forever home
Gillespie Life
Halo hoping for forever home
October 1, 2025
Halo, a five-year-old Bulldog mix, is available for adoption now at the Hill Country SPCA. “Halo is past the puppy phase and totally ready for the goo...
Gillespie Life
Library over flows with activities for book lovers
October 1, 2025
There is something to do at Pioneer Memorial Library every day of the week with its regular slate of weekly events. On the first and third Monday of t...
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Crossing Cultures
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Crossing Cultures
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
October 1, 2025
The Fredericksburg store Cross Cultures — Texas BoHo is a nod to the Bohemian philosophy of freespiritedness and a celebration of different cultures. ...
Tickets are still available for Food & Wine Festival
Business
Tickets are still available for Food & Wine Festival
October 1, 2025
Tickets are on sale for Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival events during the week of Tuesday through Sunday, Oct. 2126. The Fredericksburg Chamber of...
Prost to 45th Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
Business
Prost to 45th Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
October 1, 2025
On Oct. 3, 1981, the first Fredericksburg Oktoberfest produced by Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) was held at Marktplatz. This Friday, Oct. 3...
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Fall Sports Preview 2025
Special Sections
Fall Sports Preview 2025
Ruta 
August 28, 2025
137th Gillespie County Fair
Special Sections
137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Special Sections
Art Guide Spring/Summer 2025
Ruta 
June 19, 2025
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Special Sections
Thrive Health Guide 2025
Ruta 
May 29, 2025

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