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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Kudos to lawmen 
June 25, 2025
Kudos to lawmen Hats off to all the patriotic Fredericksburg residents who were at the “No Kings” protest on Main Street on June 14. It was a positive and peaceful demonstration by people of varied backgrounds who support our Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the rule of law. Local law enforcemen...
Let’s return to comfort food
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Let’s return to comfort food
By Tom Purcell 
June 25, 2025
Guest column My favorite summer comfort food is the fried chicken and potato salad dinner my mother made throughout my childhood — one I’ve spent three years trying to reinvent. It turns out I’m not alone. According to a 2025 study by the Food Institute and Nestle USA, more Americans — citing increa...
Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session
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Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
June 25, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance, the Austin Amer ican- Statesman reported. The veto angered the bill’s chief champion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The ...
A good getaway gives perspective
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A good getaway gives perspective
Ken Esten Cooke 
June 25, 2025
Texas Type Southwest Airlines asks “Wanna get away?” As an ad campaign slogan, and yes, sometimes a change of scenery can be good. Last week, I wrappe...
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Texas moves ahead with viable water plan
June 25, 2025
Senator Perry outlines 50-year plan to address water challenges in state In the 89th Legislative Session that just ended, Texas lawmakers made a downp...
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City of Kyle offers native plant rebate
June 25, 2025
Given the ongoing drought and water concerns, coupled with the fact that lawns are responsible for a huge percentage of municipal water use, our neigh...
Burrer’s Beer Stand, where locals gathered
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Burrer’s Beer Stand, where locals gathered
Hindsights Michael Barr 
June 18, 2025
Most towns in the Hill Country had one. A gathering place for locals to unwind with a couple of cold beers after work. Not the fanciest joint but comf...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Thanks school board 
June 18, 2025
Thanks school board I want to express my sincere thanks to our local school board for their professionalism, focus and steadfast commitment to our stu...
Abbott says latest session his ‘best’
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Abbott says latest session his ‘best’
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders 
June 18, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2. The Dallas Morning News reported t...
Standard enters new era with Report for America
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Standard enters new era with Report for America
June 18, 2025
The Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post is entering a new era. And we’re asking the public to help us enhance our newsroom coverage — particularly with...
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