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Ballinger City Council to Certify Election Results, Discuss Development District Monday

Thursday, November 6 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger City Council meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on Railroad Avenue. Council members are set to canvass and certify results from the Nov. 4 general election for mayor and council places one and two, followed by administering oaths of office.... Read More.

Winters ISD Board to Meet November 11

Thursday, November 6 by Steve Everett

The Winters ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, November 11th, at 6 p.m. in the Special Events Center, 603 North Heights in Winters. Trustees will canvass election results, issue certificates of election, and reorganize the board by electing new officers.... Read More.

Young Eagles Event to Honor Veterans in Winters

Wednesday, November 5 by Steve Everett

The first-ever Winters Young Eagles Event will take place Saturday, November 15th at Wes Hays Memorial Airport. Activities begin at 8 a.m. with a flyover to honor veterans, followed by the Young Eagles Program. The event invites kids ages 8 to 18 to sign... Read More.

Runnels County Voters Decide Key Local Races

Wednesday, November 5 by Steve Everett

Unofficial results are in from Tuesday’s elections across Runnels County.Runnels County Elections Officer, Kelly Berry, reported 1,323 votes were cast in Tuesday’s election.In the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District Board race, Mike Dankworth led the field with 499 votes, followed by Carolyn Little with 357,... Read More.

4-H Youth Reminded to Complete Quality Counts Training

Friday, October 31 by Steve Everett

As a new 4-H year kicks off, all stock show exhibitors are reminded to complete their Quality Counts verification before entering upcoming livestock shows. The online program teaches youth the importance of good character and proper livestock care.Exhibitors only need to complete the course... Read More.

Food-Aid Lifeline At Risk For Local Families As SNAP Funding Halts

Friday, October 31 by Steve Everett

The federal government shutdown is now stretching into its fourth week, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — could soon be affected. More than 42 million Americans depend on SNAP, including about 3.4 million Texans, roughly eleven percent of the state’s... Read More.

Winters Mayor Honors Fire Chief for Heroic Lifesaving Action

Tuesday, October 28 by Steve Everett

Winters Mayor Chris Bahlman has officially proclaimed Fire Chief Michael Blackshear as an Outstanding Samaritan for his quick and selfless actions that helped save a life earlier this month.According to the Winters Volunteer Fire Department, on October 7th, Chief Blackshear was among the first... Read More.

Winters Man Sentenced in McLennan County Child Abuse Case

Friday, October 24 by Steve Everett

A Winters, Texas man and former Runnels County commissioner candidate has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for indecency with a child by contact.According to KWTX Channel 10 in Waco, 64-year-old George Cody Hord was convicted Wednesday in Waco’s 474th State District Court... Read More.

Ballinger Friday Game With DeLeon Moved To Thursday Night

Thursday, October 23 by Steve Everett

Due to a large weather system expected Friday evening and Saturday, the Ballinger Bearcats’ varsity football game against DeLeon has been moved up to Thursday, October 23rd, at 7:00 PM in Ballinger. The community pep rally will now take place Thursday morning at 10:30.All tickets... Read More.