Dennis Smith, park superintendent at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, celebrates the annual lighting of the Christmas tree with children who attended on Sunday, Dec. 15. The tree lighting was begun by President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on Dec. 23, 1970. Santa Claus made an en...

Advocates say it would expand ‘golden blocks’ success; opponents say projects can be done through budget Despite more than an hour of public comments during the Fredericksburg City Council’s public hearing on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), no action was taken. The majority of the regularl...

The Fredericksburg City Council’s final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, covered a range of topics, including a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (read more in adjoining story), short-term rentals, annexation and legal settlements. Annexation Following a short consent agenda, the ...

Hill Country Weather with Dr Doppler Abundant sunshine is in the forecast for the first part of this week’s weather pattern. Temperatures will also be...

Report for America announced its 2025-26 partner newsrooms, including the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post (FSRP), on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Report for A...

Due to the weather, the City of Fredericksburg is extending its Fall Leaf Collection Program through Friday, Jan 17. Offered twice a year, the leaf co...