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The Pecan Grove Store hosted a classic truck show on May 18 in Fredericksburg. Tony Woodard, of Belton, shows off his modified off-white ’48 Ford F1 pickup with a “four on the floor” standard transmission. When Woodard is not restoring his classic truck, he teaches at the nursing school at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Proceeds from the event benefitted the local food pantry. — Standard- Radio Post/A. Avila.
Local weaver participating in Kerrville invitational
The 21st Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft Invitational Show will be held Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 26, as two dozen of the finest artists in Texas fill the ballrooms of the YO Ranch Hotel in Kerrville with their award-winning artwork. Patricia Day, a master hand weaver from Dripping Springs, has been invited to display the vibrantly colored woven garments and home furnishings that she creates from natural fibers and personally hand-dyed yarn. Patricia has been practicing her craft since the early 1970’s and her work is highly regarded by the Texas hand weaving community. According to Dan...
Eaker Barbecue Is Redefining the Smoked Meat Plate
“I’m just the blowtorch lady,” Boo Eaker jokes as she levels her blue flame over a slice of banana, transforming its starchy yellow flesh into a nutty-brown coin. She doesn’t wait for it to cool, wrapping her fingers around its edges to tuck it delicately into a nest of pillowy cream.
A small town with big thinkers at the helm
Kudos to the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce for its “State of the Burg” event last Wednesday at the Rock Box Theater. The event built off the success of the 2023 inaugural event. And new Chamber president Jim Mikula and his staff offered presenters who gave an overview of this exceptional small economy — both its positives and its challenges.
FHS ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Above: Fredericksburg High School announced thair 2023-2024 Athletes of the Year at the FHS Awards Ceremony on May 10. The Male Athlete of the Year was Cristobal Neri (left) and the Female Athlete of the Year was Ann Claire Cop. —Submitted.
Sifford and Lopez fall to Burnet duo at state finals
Fredericksburg High School’s Gabriella Sifford and Angela Lopez of the varsity girls’ doubles tennis team saw their season come to an end last Thursday at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio.
Foundation to offer free training for local nonprofit board members
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country wants to help local nonprofit board members learn how to become more effective leaders and will offer a free workshop on June 18 to educate and empower board members in Fredericksburg.
Retired pastor publishes space odyssey book, full adventure
Rev. Alan L. Williams’s new book, Captain Comet and the Intergalactic Patrol, is a thrilling space odyssey that will captivate readers of all ages, according to publisher Christian Faith Publishing.
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