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Fredericksburg mother's search for justice comes to an end after daughter's killer takes plea deal
SAN ANTONIO — After five and a half years, justice has come for a Fredericksburg family. Thursday morning, in a Kerr County courtroom, Porfirio Hernandez-Gonzalez accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Martha Christine Garza. Martha Garza's mother Anna Villegas,...
Peach lovers need patience as harvest time nears for the Hill Country
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — The forecast for Hill Country peaches is looking good at the Jenschke Orchards east of Fredericksburg, but even now, people are finding early season sweet treats. Jojo went to the pick-your-own strawberry field Thursday morning and he left skipping and grinning, proud of the pint...
RAINS AND FISH FRY
Jim and Jamie Morris of Fredericksburg enjoy a fish dinner at the Annual Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry held at Marktplatz on April 20. The annual event also featured a prize drawing, kids’ areas, and both a live and a silent auction. With chilly and wet weather in the area, the Morris family decided to get to this year’s fish fry early. “We come to this every year and usually we have to wait in long lines in the heat,” said Jamie Morris, noting that the to-go line of ...
Standard wins Excellence Award at regional contest
The Fredericksburg Standard- Radio Post dominated the Division 2 newspaper awards at the 2024 South Texas Press Association (STPA). The awards were presented at the group’s regional convention in Galveston on April 18.
Drake's owner never showed to reclaim him, now he's in danger of being euthanized | Forgotten Friends
KERRVILLE, Texas — Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This week's Forgotten Friend named Drake was found as a stray over...
Kerrville New Folk Finalist Dallas-based singer/ songwriter Stephanie Sammons new album out 5/3
Dallas-based singer/songwriter Stephanie Sammons was recently named a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist and she will be appearing at the illustrious festival n Texas on May 26. Glide Magazine has dubbed her “a songwriter to watch.” Her forthcoming full length album Time and Evolution (produced by Mary Bragg) will be available physically and digitally on Friday, May 3.
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