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Winter weather welcomed by producers
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Winter weather welcomed by producers

Farmers, ranchers mostly skate by recent ice storm and freeze

While most of Gillespie County was stuck at home during the winter storm last week, agric...

February 4, 2026
TRAFFIC JAM IN THE GYM
News
TRAFFIC JAM IN THE GYM

Billies guard Tucker Hale (21) extends for a lay-up against a New Braunfels Long Creek defender. The Billies would go on to beat Long Creek at home ...

February 4, 2026
Early voting in primary elections begins Feb. 17
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Early voting in primary elections begins Feb. 17

Challengers are lining up to try to vote out incumbents in Gillespie County Republican primary races.

With early voting starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, vote...

February 4, 2026
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STONEWALL’S FINEST
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STONEWALL’S FINEST
February 4, 2026
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce held its ice-delayed annual banquet on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Chamber building. It honored its top citizens and review...
Classic ‘My Fair Lady’ up next on stage for FTC this month
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Classic ‘My Fair Lady’ up next on stage for FTC this month
February 4, 2026
Fredericksburg Theater Company’s “My Fair Lady,” opens Feb. 13 and will run through March 1 at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at 1668 Texas 87 South in...

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Little to no growth in U.S. oil production predicted in 2026
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Little to no growth in U.S. oil production predicted in 2026
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
February 4, 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released projections indicating little or no growth in U.S. oil production for 2026. While s...
FRONTERA HEALTH
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FRONTERA HEALTH
February 4, 2026
The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg Foundation gave a $5,000 donation to Frontera Healthcare as proceeds from its 2025 Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festiva...
Brown to discuss ‘encaustic art’ at next Die Kunstler
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Brown to discuss ‘encaustic art’ at next Die Kunstler
February 4, 2026
Mixed media artist Lisa Allyn Brown will instruct on the encaustic art painting technique at the Die Kunstler von Fredericksburg (DK) meeting this Thu...
Zesch lauded for 41 years in clergy
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Zesch lauded for 41 years in clergy
By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher 
February 4, 2026
Icy roads delayed a retirement ceremony for Pastors Casey Zesch and his wife Lucinda from 41 years in ministry and 31 years at Bethany Lutheran Church...
Temps will be cooler but mild by weekend
News, Second Front
Temps will be cooler but mild by weekend
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess 
February 4, 2026
The weather pattern this week will be warmer than the patterns we have observed for the past two weeks. A weak cold front will keep temperatures at or...
New brush fire truck gets its first mission
News, Second Front
New brush fire truck gets its first mission
February 4, 2026
Fredericksburg EMS Director David Jung and volunteer fire captain Romney Kowert picked up this $200,000 new brushfire truck on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in W...
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Ladyhorns drop two district games in a row
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Ladyhorns drop two district games in a row
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The Harper Ladyhorns dropped two district games in a row after suffering losses against Mason and Goldthwaite during the past week of District 29-2A g...
Longhorns must win three to keep playoff dreams alive
Sports
Longhorns must win three to keep playoff dreams alive
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The Harper Longhorns varsity boys’ basketball team lost two games during the past week in District 29-2A basketball play. Harper lost to Mason in a cl...
Billies tennis kicks off spring season
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Billies tennis kicks off spring season
February 4, 2026
Fredericksburg’s varsity tennis team opened its spring season winning the girls B singles and mixed B doubles matchups on Friday, Jan. 30 in Abilene. ...
Realignment places Billies in Austin-centered district
Sports
Realignment places Billies in Austin-centered district
Rivalry with Kerrville Tivy renewed after district reclassifications announced
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced its reclassification and district realignment information for the 20262027 and 2027-2028 school ...
Billies keep playoff hopes alive
Sports
Billies keep playoff hopes alive
FHS downs Long Creek in 32-minutes of thrills
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys basketball team picked up a much-needed 57-53 win over New Braunfels Long Creek last Friday at the FHS Per...
Billies continue winning streak
Sports
Billies continue winning streak
Final regular season game will be at home Tuesday
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls basketball team remained undefeated in district play and continued their winning streak this past week af...
Quatro Stewart achieves 1,000-point career mark
Sports
Quatro Stewart achieves 1,000-point career mark
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 4, 2026
The Heritage Eagles varsity boys basketball team had a lot to celebrate after the Eagles (113, 9-1 district) marched to a 72-36 win over Bulverde Livi...
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Huck Bucket should be on every list
Gillespie Life
Huck Bucket should be on every list
February 4, 2026
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have someone asking me when I’ll be writing about buckets. People text me, “Are you ever gonna write about buckets?”...
Texas-style gnocchi made with grits
Gillespie Life, Taste
Texas-style gnocchi made with grits
Stories from the F&W Farmstead Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
February 4, 2026
One of the more intriguing recipes in Sarah Morgan’s “The Saga of Texas Cookery” (1973) is her own Texas-Style Gnocchi, pronounced nyo kee. Sarah clai...
Echoes in the timber:
Gillespie Life, Movies
Echoes in the timber:
Cinematic Considerations By Matt Ward 
February 4, 2026
Based on Denis Johnson’s novella, the movie “Train Dreams” follows the life of Robert Grainier, a solitary logger in the American Northwest whose exis...
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BUSINESS ›
‘Idea House’ will come to life here
Business
‘Idea House’ will come to life here
Southern Living’s project will be built in Friedën community
By Megan Willome Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
February 4, 2026
The rumors are true: the Southern Living Idea House is under construction in Fredericksburg. Its located within the Friedën development, off U.S. 87 S...
The 2026 micro-business ‘Agility Audit’
Business
It’s Our Business
The 2026 micro-business ‘Agility Audit’
Jim Mikula 
February 4, 2026
January 2026 flew by and I am already feeling that I am behind. Times like this remind me to use one of Coach John Wooden’s famous quotes: “Be quick, ...
Good Samaritan Center breaks ground on expansion
Business
Good Samaritan Center breaks ground on expansion
January 28, 2026
The Good Samaritan Center celebrated its facility expansion with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Jan. 20. “We’ve been planning this for almost...
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2026 Book Festival
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2026 Book Festival
Ruta 
January 16, 2026
2026 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Special Sections
2026 Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Ruta 
January 14, 2026
Santa Letters 2025
Special Sections
Santa Letters 2025
Ruta 
January 14, 2026
Reader’s Choice
Special Sections
Reader’s Choice
Ruta 
January 14, 2026

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