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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 wrapped up our fourth annual Fredericksburg Craft Beer Festival work with my fellow Rotarians, and our work for the growing festival was a good success. Lot...
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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 downpayment on a water plan that (finally) looks ahead to the state’s growing population and finite water supply. We had the opportunity to hear a talk by ...
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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 neighbors to the east are offering an incentive to “go native.” The City of Kyle has launched a Native Landscaping Pilot rebate program that incentivizes r...
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...
Rise in youth crime is a call to action
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Rise in youth crime is a call to action
By John Willome 
June 18, 2025
Guest column O ur. Children. Need. Your. Help. This is for everyone in our community, not just parents and grandparents. I don’t know how to describe ...
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Public TV a small investment
June 11, 2025
Irepresent your neighbors who work in and for our community at KLRN Public Television. We urge Congress to reject the destructive proposals to rescind...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
June 11, 2025
‘E Pluribus Unum’ Left — Right, Liberal — Conservative, Democrat — Republican. Our country is great because everyone is allowed to state their opinion...
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