Early in my career, I worked for a nonprofit board that unanimously approved every motion made in their meetings. For a few years the meetings went much the same. Information was presented, there may have been some polite discussion, a motion was made and a quick unanimous vote was taken. Youthful h...

The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post has launched its first Readers’ Choice contest. As an effort to support local businesses and foster a sense of community, the newspaper will sponsor the online contest so locals can let their favorite businesses know how much they are appreciated, said Publishe...

As Texas continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, tasting rooms at hundreds of wineries and distilleries remain closed, limiting consumer access, negatively affecting sales, impacting jobs and reducing much-needed tax revenue for local and state governments. Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order cl...

The Gillespie County Republican Party will hold the grand opening of its campaign headquarters office on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ...

“If you’re holding the football, you’re gonna be tackled.” Sadie Robertson Huff, who many of you know from the TV show “Duck Dynasty,” shared this adv...

Over the weekend, I was sorting through some old files and came across notes from a speech I delivered on May 28, 2003 to the Lions Club here in Frede...