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Runnels County 4-H Food Challenge Set for December 6

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County 4-H Food Challenge is set for Saturday, December 6th at the Ballinger Community Center. The event begins with Heat One check-in at 8:30 a.m. and Heat Two at 9:30. The contest challenges Clover Kids through high school seniors to create a... Read More.

Runnels County 4-H Enrollment Now Open

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

Enrollment is now open for Runnels County 4-H members. Students in 3rd through 12th grades can sign up now to participate in any 4-H activity. The enrollment fee is $25, but that fee increases to $30 beginning November 1st. Incoming 3rd graders will need... Read More.

Runnels County Veterans Day Event Set for November 11

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Veterans Affairs Committee will host the annual Veterans Day event Tuesday, November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Ballinger Community Center. The ceremony honors all who have served — Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired personnel, and their families. Following the... Read More.

St. Joseph’s in Rowena to Host 103rd Annual Fall Festival and Dinner

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rowena will celebrate its 103rd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, November 9th. The day’s highlight is the Turkey and Country Sausage Dinner, served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with dine-in or drive-thru plates available for $15 each. Prepaid sausage orders are... Read More.

Early Voting In The November 4th Elections Starts Monday, October 20th

Sunday, October 19 by Steve Everett

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, for the Nov. 4 general election, with the last day to vote early in person in Texas set for Friday, Oct. 31. In Ballinger, voters will choose a mayor and City Council members for Places 1 and 2.... Read More.

Olfen ISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week with Daily Drug-Free Themes

Sunday, October 19 by Steve Everett

Olfen ISD is set to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2025 with the theme “Life is a Puzzle – Solve It Drug Free!” beginning Monday, October 27. Each day will feature a different theme to promote drug-free living, including color days, costume pairs, and puzzle-themed dress-up.... Read More.

Firing Up The Grill For Barrett

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Fire Department is firing up the grill to help a local family in need. On Saturday, November 2nd, stop by 106 North 9th Street in Ballinger for a pulled pork BBQ fundraiser benefiting Barrett Smith and his family. Plates are just $15,... Read More.

4-H “1 Ton of Feed Raffle”

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

Runnels County 4-H is holding a “1 Ton of Feed Raffle” to help fund travel expenses for the 4-H Horse Judging Team competing at the National Western Roundup in Denver. Tickets are $10 each, with only 500 available, and can be purchased from any... Read More.

Mighty BHS Band Headed To Area Marching Competition

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Mighty Ballinger Bearcat Band has streaked to victories two weekends in a row, clinching first place in division honors once more. On Saturday, Oct. 11, the band took top division honors at the Concho Classic Marching Festival in San Angelo, following a win... Read More.

BHS boys’ & girls’ cross country teams are headed to Region II Meet

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are headed to the UIL Region II Meet after strong showings at district.The Bearcat boys captured the district championship, while the Lady Bearcats placed as the runner up for the district crown and secured... Read More.