Fredericksburg Standard

Classroom settings like this are how Christian Job Corps of Gillespie County will serve the local community. CJCGC executive director Danny Mc- Quay (center) discusses plans with job corps board members, from left, Tim Dahlstrom, Tammy Schmidt Keener, Amy Crenwelge, Carrie Wikander and Bud Parrish. — Standard- Radio Post/Richard Zowie

Christian Job Corps to give job, life skills

Danny McQuay spent six years working as a mentor for a nonprofit organization in Boerne, and among his tasks was helping a San Antonio man get his life back on track. Now the executive director of the Christian Job Corps of Gillespie County (CJCGC...

'You are not forgotten'

Specialists George Hicklin, center, and Roy Arredondo, right, assist Officer Cadet Drew Vick, left, as he places a Holy Bible on a symbolic table honoring those who remain missing in action in military service. The three serve in Charlie Company,...

Fei-Fei Dong plays Sonata in C major during the Fredericksburg Music Club’s concert Sunday afternoon at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. The musician earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School and was a finalist in the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. — Standard-Radio Post/McKenzie Wedel

Hittin' the right keys

‘It takes a village’ to bring down Lytle’s hard-charging running back Kannon Hunter (4). Billies stopping the Pirate were Bryce Erwin (55), Caleb Wilkins (9), Eston Epton (50), Jordan Hartmann (20), Chris DeLoof (42) and Jaime Ortega (14). Hunter was carted to the hospital in the second quarter after suffering a neck injury. He is expected to recover fully. – Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke

Billies eye Wimberley after road win against Lytle

A series of big runs alongside a lockdown defense helped lead the Fredericksburg High School varsity football team over Lytle, 48-20, Friday night in Lytle. FHS Head Football Coach Lance Moffett was happy FHS got a “W” after falling to Burnet the...

A rider holds on to a bucking bull during the Seventh Annual Fredericksburg PBR (Professional Bull Riders) event at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Saturday night. More photos from the event, sponsored by the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association can be found on C1. — Standard-Radio Post/Scott Allen

'Airborne Division'

Enjoying a hearty meal at the 911 Barbecue hosted by the Amish Market are, from left, Gillespie County first resonders including Deputy James Kruse, Officer Erik Hinterlach, April Hinterlach, Jacob Hinterlach, Mason Barnett, Police Sergeant Bryan Phillips, Patrol Officers Clem Castillo and Mick McMickle. See more photos on page C1. — Standard-Radio Post/Scott Allen

Appreciation

News Stories

Jesse Barter, left, general manager at 4.0 Cellars, gets a peek at the junior class omelet made by Kathryn Rodriguez and Broque Constantine.

Students learn hospitality goes beyond Main Street

Sticking around Fredericksburg after high school graduation may not be every restless high school senior’s or junior’s dream, but for those who do, there are jobs in the bustling hospitality indust

By Ken Esten Cooke

Rebuild Turner Hall event set for Sunday

Fredericksburg Rotary clubs and the Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein are sponsoring a Rebuild Turner Hall event at Marktplatz on Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 6 p.m.

By Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post Staff

Christian Job Corps to give job, life skills

Danny McQuay spent six years working as a mentor for a nonprofit organization in Boerne, and among his tasks was helping a San Antonio man get his life back on track.

By Richard Zowie

Sports

FHS volleyball sweeps Brownwood in last non-district match-up

The Fredericksburg High School volleyball teams took on Brownwood Tuesday night at Brownwood and swept the Lions.

Makes no difference

Avery Stephens is just starting her journey at Fredericksburg High School. Yet the two-sport athlete is already making her way to the top of her respective teams, as a freshman.

Texans will move fast against FHS

The Fredericksburg High School Battlin’ Billies football team will travel to Wimberley Friday night to play the 3-1 Texans, who are charging toward another postseason campaign.

Obituaries

Betty Jane Blalock

Betty Jane Blalock, 92, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Terry B. Bowers

Terry B. Bowers, 59, of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

No services are scheduled.

Ron (Bip) Boyd

Ron (Bip) Boyd, 76, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Gillespie Life

Rally of the Lost was one of the many bands that performed at the Zion Music Festival held at the Texas Rangers Heritage Center on Saturday. The event was Christian-based and featured various musical artists and speakers.

Singing louder than before

The Zion Music Festival came to Fredericksburg Saturday. The day featured musicians from the Electric City Tour, TLC's Ben Seeawald and more.

FMS slates open house, plans 'Aims for Success' program

Fredericksburg Middle School will host two events for parents in September, and one also geared towards students.

An open house will be Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Colton Snedecor, right, president of the Fredericksburg High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter and the Area 7 president, and FFA member Jessica Spenrath led a workshop at the Area 7 FFA Greenhand Camp held Saturday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. During one of the workshop’s activities, Snedecor was blindfolded and had to use the audience’s help and instruction to prepare a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. — Standard- Radio Post/McKenzie Wedel

Greenhand leadership camp draws new FFA members

Over 400 Greenhand members of the Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association from high schools in the greater Austin, San Antonio and Hill Country area converged on the Gillespie County Fair

Business Blog

A look at local businesses in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.

Karen Robertson, right, of Hill Country Inner Works, uses a computer’s biofeedback program to help a patient find non-invasive ways to deal with stress. Robertson opened her business last May. — Standard-Radio Post/ Richard Zowie

Using biofeedback to combat stress

Using a painless, non-invasive technique that involves measuring a person’s heart rate and breathing on a computer, Karen Robertson helps a person manage their stress and take control of their body

By Richard Zowie

Michael Le Bleu works in sales, marketing and also handles subcontractor negotiations and project coordination for Hill Country Contracting, LLC. — Standard-Radio Post/Richard Zowie

HCC enters labor, construction market

Two local men with more than 35 years in the residential home building and remodeling industry are part of a new local business.

By Richard Zowie

Editor's Blog

Columns, editorials and more of interest to our readers.

Fredericksburg High School students Parker Tran, a junior, left, and Brendon Huynh, a sophomore, collect items for Pokémon Go in front of Zion Lutheran Church on Main Street. — Standard-Radio Post/Christine Granados

A Pokéwhat?

Everyone who has access to the Internet or a television has heard about the latest cell phone app game craze — Pokémon Go.

By Christine Granados

30 years of 'Don't Mess with Texas'

Ask anyone in marketing what the most successful advertising campaign in Texas has been and “Don’t mess with Texas” is bound to be at or near the top.

By Ken Esten Cooke

Featured Video

Justin Haflin of Harper, TX won the Ranch Radio Group KRNH song writing contest about law enforcement. Haflin donated the prize money to the Gillespie County Sheriff's Department.