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High winds, the potential for electrical storms and heavy rain all led to the cancelation of the annual Light the Night Christmas Parade and AfterGlow Friday evening. The parade was planned to feature more than 110 entries being broadcast live on...

HONORING THE 41ST PRESIDENT

A crowd bundled up last Wednesday afternoon for a memorial ceremony honoring the late President George H.W. Bush at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Bush, for whom the gallery is named, is honored on the grounds as the youngest fighter pilot...

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

Harper FFA members compete at state events

Harper FFA participated in the Texas FFA’s Leadership Career Development Events on Friday, Nov. 30, in Huntsville. Harper’s Greenhand Chapter Conducting team of Kylie Wolsey, Schylar Smith, Sharon Canning, Sierra Masters, Rachel Perkins, Emily...

Opening night gala slated Friday for FTC’s ‘Winter Wonderettes’

Fredericksburg Theater Company’s holiday musical, “Winter Wonderettes,” opens at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater on Friday, Dec. 14. Six performances are planned over two weekends. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 14-15 and...

News Stories

Trustees get report on Community Visioning

Representatives from the City of Fredericksburg’s Community Vi

By Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post Staff

Commissioners OK retirement formula boost

After a lengthy discussion during a November meeting, Gillespi

By McKenzie Moellering

Leadership group meets for final time in 2018

The 2019 Leadership Gillespie County Class met last week and focused on education in Gillespie County, from pre-school through college.

Sports

FHS JV girls’ hoops wins game vs. Hondo

Playing only one game last week, the Fredericksburg High School junior varsity girls’ basketball team is gearing up for a busy week with games against Liberty Hill and Brownwood and tournament acti

Harper cross country earns all-region, all-state honors

Several members of the 2018 cross country team at Harper High School earned recognition, recognizing their dedication to the sport as well as their accomplishments.

Longhorns win twice in busy week of games

The varsity boys’ basketball team from Harper was able to capture a win while dropping three other contests in the Sonora Tournament over the weekend.