Mural controversy may result in an arts board

The mural, painted by local artist Liza Proch, did not go through proper paperwork but may get a reprieve after a public outcry. — Stand a rd - Ra d io Post/Michaela Rush

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By Ken Esten Cooke Standard-Radio Post publisher on August 21, 2024

A social media flare-up, and a few misunderstandings over city policy, may result in an improved process for public art in Fredericksburg.

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Water challenges continue in drought

By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor

April 23, 2025

The City of Fredericksburg does a good job of keeping its water loss rate low, officials were told at the Tuesday council meeting. But the water issue...

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HUMP DAY

April 23, 2025

Above, two-year-old camel Sabr chewed hay during Fort Martin Scott’s Frontier Fest on Saturday, April 19. The fest had nearly 2,000 visitors over the ...

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How do local students’ reading scores stack up against the state?

By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter

April 23, 2025

Testing data shows a dip in reading scores for Gillespie County fifth-graders in the 2023-24 school year. A report by the National Assessment of Educa...

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CITY ELECTION

April 23, 2025

Early voting times, dates Tues. April 22 - Fri. April 25 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. April 26 - Sun. April 27 Polls Closed Mon. April 28 - Tues. April 29 7 a.m...

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Fredericksburg VFD hosts annual fish fry this Saturday

April 23, 2025

The Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. this Saturday, April 26, at Marktplatz. A fried fi...

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Early voting for May election now underway

April 23, 2025

Early voting in the City of Fredericksburg municipal election began yesterday, Tuesday, April 22. Election Day will be Saturday, May 3 from 7 a.m. to ...

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