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BATTLE FOR STATE
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BATTLE FOR STATE

Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billie guard Rilyn Grona, left, battles with Dallas Lincoln senior guard Ar’Jayla Elder on Friday in the Class 4A-...

March 11, 2026
TOP CITIZENS
Main, News
TOP CITIZENS

Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce honored top citizens at its annual membership banquet last night at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Pictured...

March 11, 2026
Private ranch protection strengthens ‘E-Rock’
Main, News
Private ranch protection strengthens ‘E-Rock’

Hill Country Conservancy announced Tuesday the permanent protection of Muckleroy Ranch, a 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural A...

March 11, 2026
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Dry weather to return next week
News, Second Front
Dry weather to return next week
Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Cary Burgess 
March 11, 2026
A burn ban is ON for Gillespie County. Use caution and call 830-997-5603 for information. The weather forecast this week features cooler morning low t...
Seraph Brass to showcase women’s talents at March 15 FMC concert
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Seraph Brass to showcase women’s talents at March 15 FMC concert
March 11, 2026
The five members of Seraph Brass — founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players a...

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Despite fewer ballots than in 2024, Gillespie County GOP hand count lasts nearly as long
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Despite fewer ballots than in 2024, Gillespie County GOP hand count lasts nearly as long
By Jessica Huseman Votebeat Texas 
March 11, 2026
When Gillespie County Republicans abandoned voting machines and handcounted ballots in the 2024 primary election, it took until 4 a.m., required corre...
Create Healthy selects Stewart, Canfield to serve on volunteer board of directors
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Create Healthy selects Stewart, Canfield to serve on volunteer board of directors
March 11, 2026
Two new members have joined Create Healthy’s volunteer board of directors: Bonnie Stewart, M.Ed., and Melany Canfield, M.Ed. Both bring deep community...
Energy sector takes a hit with the war in Iran
News
Energy sector takes a hit with the war in Iran
Texas Tomorrow Dr. Ray Perryman 
March 11, 2026
The ongoing military action in Iran involves myriad complex issues, with economic, political, social, and other costs and risks that bear careful watc...
Former city councilman to address Dem meeting
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Former city councilman to address Dem meeting
March 11, 2026
Former Fredericksburg City Council member Randy Briley (20232025), who is a mayoral candidate in the May 2 city election, will be the guest speaker fo...
Hill Country Opry show comingtoRockboxTheater
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Hill Country Opry show comingtoRockboxTheater
March 11, 2026
The Hill Country Opry will debut at Rockbox Theater, 109 Llano St., at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Musician David Beck will host the live-music event c...
Two giraffes born at Longneck Manor
News
Two giraffes born at Longneck Manor
New arrivals bring the herd to eight and show visitors conservation in action
March 11, 2026
Longneck Manor is celebrating the arrival of two newborn giraffe calves, bringing the herd at the Fredericksburg wildlife destination to eight. A fema...
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FHS baseball improves to 9-6
Sports
FHS baseball improves to 9-6
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 11, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys baseball team has started the 2026 season with an overall record of 9-6 after posting two wins and two los...
Billies settle in to team line-up ahead of break
Sports
Billies settle in to team line-up ahead of break
By Annie Bresee Standard-Radio Post reporter 
March 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School tennis squads closed out the first half of the season. Before Spring Break, the varsity side hosted a four-team tournam...
Lady Billies are state semifinal bound
Sports
Lady Billies are state semifinal bound
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 4, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity girls basketball team is riding a 23-game winning streak heading into the University Interscholastic League (UI...
Harper exits playoffs in third round
Sports
Harper exits playoffs in third round
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
March 4, 2026
The Harper Longhorns varsity boys basketball team ended its season Monday evening in the third round of the playoffs after suffering an 81-45 loss at ...
Billies drop finale, still make playoffs
Sports
Billies drop finale, still make playoffs
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 25, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys basketball team lost its regular season finale against New Braunfels Long Creek last Tuesday, 60-58, at Lo...
Billies go 3-1 at Eberle-Boeck Baseball Tournament last week
Sports
Billies go 3-1 at Eberle-Boeck Baseball Tournament last week
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 25, 2026
The Fredericksburg High School varsity boys baseball team went 3-1 last week during the 39th Annual Eberle-Boeck Baseball Tournament at the FHS Baseba...
Playoff run continues for Lady Billies
Sports
Playoff run continues for Lady Billies
By Cary Burgess Standard-Radio Post Sports Editor 
February 25, 2026
Start to finish, the Fredericksburg High School varsity girls basketball team picked up two dominating playoff victories during the past week in Unive...
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Dish up Schwethelm’s Cheese, Pineapple Salad
Gillespie Life, Taste
Dish up Schwethelm’s Cheese, Pineapple Salad
Mark Wieser & Case Fischer 
March 11, 2026
Mrs. A.C. Schwethelm’s Cheese and Pineapple Salad appeared in “Cooking in Comfort, Vol. 1,” a cookbook compiled by members of the Comfort Historical S...
‘The Bride!’ swings big with twist on Frankenstein
Gillespie Life, Movies
‘The Bride!’ swings big with twist on Frankenstein
BY MATT WARD 
March 11, 2026
Originality in modern filmmaking is often talked about as if it’s disappearing, or worse yet, that a “singular vision” by a filmmaker other than a tra...
Education, Gillespie Life
History, cooking on the menu at OLLI this week
March 11, 2026
The Fredericksburg branch of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Texas Tech University (TTU) has two classes this week. For more informati...
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BUSINESS ›
Applying the Deming Method to small business
Business
It’s Our Business
Applying the Deming Method to small business
Jim Mikula 
March 4, 2026
We all know our small and micro businesses drive our economy and define our community character. Last year was a tough one for our small businesses, a...
Chamber banquet will celebrate top locals
Business
Chamber banquet will celebrate top locals
March 4, 2026
Tickets are being sold for the 106th Annual Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce banquet and awards on Thursday, March 5. The event will take place the ...
Former student bolstered by construction program
Business
Former student bolstered by construction program
By Aidan Neuzil Special to the Standard-Radio Post 
March 4, 2026
The small class of approximately 12 students in my high school construction program have been instrumental in shaping my achievements and the opportun...
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2026 Book Festival
Special Sections
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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