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RAMBLIN’ UP SOME FUN
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RAMBLIN’ UP SOME FUN

Ramblin’ Rita, also known as Kayla Wardell, performed her song about Texas with participation from kids in the audience at Pioneer Memorial Libr...

July 16, 2025
Local helpers find strength in numbers
News
Local helpers find strength in numbers
100 Men Who Give a Damn help with flood cleanup effort A group of 15 men who live in Gillespie County mobilized in one day after getting the go ahead ...
July 16, 2025
County OKs battery oversight
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County OKs battery oversight
Gillespie County agreed on Monday to appoint a deputy fire marshal for the county to deal with the planned battery energy storage system (BESS) planne...
July 16, 2025
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Standard takes top spot in page design at national competition
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Standard takes top spot in page design at national competition
July 16, 2025
The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post won first in page design and received three honorable mentions in the 2025 National Newspaper Association Found...
Texas GDP to lose billions under current tariffs
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Texas GDP to lose billions under current tariffs
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
July 16, 2025
Though certainly not immune to national and global issues (particularly with regard to tariff and immigration policies), Texas continues to display no...

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Counties have little power to stop building in flood zones
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Counties have little power to stop building in flood zones
By Joshua Fechter and Paul Cobler The Texas Tribune 
July 16, 2025
Camp Mystic, the private summer camp that now symbolizes the deadly Central Texas floods, sat on a tract of land known to be at high risk for a devast...
H-E-B LIFESAVERS
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H-E-B LIFESAVERS
July 16, 2025
Employees of H-E-B sprang into action May 1 and administered cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and used a defibrillator on a man suffering from a h...
TMN will talk soil at July 28 event
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TMN will talk soil at July 28 event
July 16, 2025
The public is invited to attend a talk sponsored by the Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter in Kerrville at 7 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Gu...
Former pastor returns to help Hill Country grieve
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Former pastor returns to help Hill Country grieve
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
July 16, 2025
When the Hill Country was hit by the deadly July Fourth flood, Rev. Jeff Hammond, Rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, knew who to call. Dr. Rick ...
Fun at the Fort
News, Second Front
Fun at the Fort
July 16, 2025
FortMartinScott,aTexas Archeological Landmark in Fredericksburg, will host five free events throughout July in addition to its operating hours. “Join ...
Tank all-full: Water capture shines in light of recent rain
Agriculture, News
Tank all-full: Water capture shines in light of recent rain
Beth Mcmahon 
July 16, 2025
Lawn & Garden Istarted catching rainwater with buckets. That wasn’t enough so with some help I installed gutters and a simple 250 gallon tank. I soon ...
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Locals compete in 40th Dr Pepper tennis tourney over weekend
Sports
Locals compete in 40th Dr Pepper tennis tourney over weekend
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
July 16, 2025
Fredericksburg was the host site for the 40th Dr Pepper/Tennis Outlet Junior Open last Friday through Sunday. The event took place at the Fredericksbu...
After rainout, Gillespie Downs to kick off horse racing season
Sports
After rainout, Gillespie Downs to kick off horse racing season
July 16, 2025
While the rain washed out the start of Gillespie Downs’ live pari-mutuel horse racing season on July 5, it didn’t dampen organizers’ plans for a new s...
LONE STAR HOOPS
Sports
LONE STAR HOOPS
July 9, 2025
Shots from basketball camp show at left Camryn Greene, of Fredericksburg, performing a dribble drill exercise during the 2025 Lone Star Hoops Camp in ...
Live horse racing season postponed
Sports
Live horse racing season postponed
July 9, 2025
While the rain washed out the start of Gillespie Downs’ live pari-mutuel horse racing season on July 5, it didn’t dampen organizers’ plans for a new s...
Summer sports break slows to a bustle
Sports
Summer sports break slows to a bustle
The Watercooler Cary Burgess 
July 2, 2025
W hen high school and middle school sports wrapped up their school year in late May, the sports calendar slowed down to a bustle instead of a hustle. ...
Gillespie Downs horse racing season hits starting line Saturday
Sports
Gillespie Downs horse racing season hits starting line Saturday
July 2, 2025
Gillespie Downs is one of just four horse racing tracks still open for business around Texas. And it opens for its four-weekend racing season this Sat...
World-ranked swimmer headed the FHS swim team
Sports
World-ranked swimmer headed the FHS swim team
By Johan Villatoro Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
July 2, 2025
A former world-ranked swimmer who dedicated his life to teaching science and coaching high school swimming retired this year. James Lorys, 62, placed ...
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GILLESPIE LIFE ›
K9 search team hopes to give families peace, solace
Gillespie Life
K9 search team hopes to give families peace, solace
Phil Houseal 
July 16, 2025
I first worked with Alpha SAR when they teamed up with SystemsGo during our rocket launches near Anahuac. Alpha SAR is a non-profit search and recover...
Wineries unite for Hill Country Flood Relief
Gillespie Life
Wineries unite for Hill Country Flood Relief
July 16, 2025
Texas Hill Country Wineries are joining forces to assist in the ongoing cleanup efforts following the July 4 flooding. Members have organized a donati...
Going Greek: Hercules the pitbull is up for adoption
Gillespie Life
Going Greek: Hercules the pitbull is up for adoption
July 16, 2025
Hercules, a male pitbull, is available for adoption at the Fredericksburg Animal Shelter. Shelter staff say Hercules is playful and loving, adding he ...
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BUSINESS ›
SBA offers relief for flood victims
Business
SBA offers relief for flood victims
July 16, 2025
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Small Business Administration (SBA) workshop to discuss the resources available to local busi...
Speeding from zero to $30 million
Business
Speeding from zero to $30 million
Jim Mikula 
July 16, 2025
It’s Our Business Ahumble and thankful “hats off” to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country! Within hours of being alerted to the devastat...
Investing in community trust
Business
Investing in community trust
By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter 
July 9, 2025
What was once a watering hole for locals is now the location of one of Fredericksburg’s longest continuously- operating businesses. “It was the Buckho...
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Special Sections ›
137th Gillespie County Fair
Special Sections
137th Gillespie County Fair
Ruta 
July 3, 2025
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
Graduation Tab 2025
Special Sections
Graduation Tab 2025
Ruta 
May 21, 2025

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