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Christmas at Old Fort Concho returns December 5th through 7th

Wednesday, December 3 by Steve Everett

Christmas at Old Fort Concho returns December 5th through 7th, bringing a full weekend of holiday fun to the historic fort grounds in San Angelo.The event features family favorites including Lions Club Pancakes with Santa on Saturday morning, cowboy chuck-wagon meals, Christmas shopping in... Read More.

BALLINGER CARES CONTINUES LONG-STANDING HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

Monday, December 1 by Steve Everett

Ballinger Cares and the Ballinger Rotary Club have kicked off their annual Christmas assistance project, a community tradition that has supported local families for decades. The effort is strengthened each year by volunteers from the Rotary Interact Youth Club and the Runnels County Scouts. The... Read More.

BRONTE’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONTEST RETURNS WITH CASH PRIZES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Monday, December 1 by Steve Everett

The Restoring Bronte Foundation is bringing back its annual Christmas Lights Contest just in time for Christmas in Olde Bronte. Residents can nominate decorated yards by commenting the address on the foundation’s social media post. Nominations close December 15th at midnight. Judging will take place... Read More.

Ballinger Students Launch 6th Annual Bearcat Christmas Angel Project

Sunday, November 16 by Steve Everett

Ballinger High School students are working to make sure every child has a Merry Christmas through the 6th Annual Bearcat Christmas Angel Project.The program allows community members to “adopt” a Bearcat Angel and shop for gifts to support local students in need during the... Read More.

Ballinger Students Launch SNAP Back Food Drive

Sunday, November 16 by Steve Everett

Ballinger High School students are kicking off their annual SNAP Back Food Drive to support local families in need this Thanksgiving season.Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and canned goods, including cereal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, canned soups, tuna, ramen noodles,... Read More.

A Carnegie Christmas

Thursday, November 13 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Carnegie Library is inviting the community to celebrate the season during “A Carnegie Christmas” on Saturday, December 6th, from 1 to 5 p.m. The holiday event will feature live music, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, story time, concessions, and more. Santa will be... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office Launches Annual Toy Drive for Runnels County Children

Monday, November 10 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Sheriff’s Office is once again spreading holiday cheer by collecting toys, clothing, and donations for less fortunate children across the county. The annual Christmas toy drive helps brighten the season for hundreds of local kids, from newborns to age thirteen.Donation drop-off... Read More.

Holiday Lamp Post Contest Lights Up Downtown Ballinger

Monday, November 10 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of the community’s favorite holiday traditions — the Downtown Lamp Post Decorating Contest. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to deck out a downtown lamp post with their most creative and festive designs. From... Read More.

Texas 4-H Opens Natural Resources Photography Contest

Sunday, November 9 by Steve Everett

Texas 4-H has announced the 2025–2026 Natural Resources Photography Contest, encouraging members to explore the outdoors through photography. The contest is open to all enrolled 4-H members, as well as volunteers and program assistants. Participants can submit photos in categories such as aquatic science,... Read More.

4-H Hosts Consumer Decision Making Kick-Off in Runnels County

Sunday, November 9 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Extension Office will host a “Consumer Decision Making” kick-off meeting Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. Youth ages 8-18 are invited to learn about the Texas 4‑H project that teaches how to compare products, judge quality and make fact-based purchases. The... Read More.

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Author: Steve Everett

Christmas at Old Fort Concho returns December 5th through 7th

BALLINGER CARES CONTINUES LONG-STANDING HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

BRONTE’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONTEST RETURNS WITH CASH PRIZES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Ballinger Students Launch 6th Annual Bearcat Christmas Angel Project

Ballinger Students Launch SNAP Back Food Drive

A Carnegie Christmas

Sheriff’s Office Launches Annual Toy Drive for Runnels County Children

Holiday Lamp Post Contest Lights Up Downtown Ballinger

Texas 4-H Opens Natural Resources Photography Contest

4-H Hosts Consumer Decision Making Kick-Off in Runnels County

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