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Ticket Deadline Nears for Ballinger Bearcats Athletic Banquet

Tuesday, April 7 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Bearcats will celebrate their student-athletes at the annual Varsity Athletic Banquet on May 4. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the community center and will honor athletes for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments throughout the season. Tickets are 15 dollars and must... Read More.

RUNNELS COUNTY AGGIES TO GATHER FOR ANNUAL MUSTER APRIL 21

Monday, April 6 by Steve Everett

Aggies in Runnels County will continue a longstanding tradition later this month with the annual Aggie Muster. The event is set for Tuesday, April 21st at the Schniers Cook Shack on Pecan Street in Rowena. A meet and greet begins at 6:30 p-m, followed by... Read More.

Overnight Gas Line Maintenance Scheduled in Ballinger

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

City officials are notifying residents about scheduled nighttime maintenance to check for natural gas leaks early next week. The work, required by the Railroad Commission, will take place Monday, April 6th and again Wednesday, April 8th. A contractor, Health Consultants, will drive a small, clearly marked... Read More.

Ballinger VFD To Host Movie Night During Ethic Festival Weekend, April 25th

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to a free drive-in movie night Saturday, April 25th, following the city’s annual Ethnic Festival. The event begins at dusk in the parking lot behind the fire department, next to First Community Bank at 106 North... Read More.

Ballinger Police Issue Warning About Traffic Notice Scam

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving fraudulent traffic violation notices circulating in the area. Officials say the notices appear to come from a municipal court and claim recipients owe money for unpaid tolls or parking violations. The documents warn of... Read More.

BALLINGER ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCES PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

Ballinger Elementary School is preparing for its annual Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup, with online pre-registration opening April 13th. New students enrolling in Ballinger ISD must complete the process through the district’s Ascender Parent Portal. Families can also drop off required documents at the elementary front... Read More.

MILES ELEMENTARY SETS APRIL STAAR TESTING SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

Miles Elementary School will administer STAAR testing on multiple dates throughout April. Fourth and fifth grade students will take the Reading STAAR on April 8th, followed by third and sixth grade reading tests on April 9th. Fifth graders will take the Science STAAR on April... Read More.

Ballinger Athletes Excel at District Tennis and Golf Meets

Sunday, April 5 by Steve Everett

Ballinger High School athletes delivered strong performances at recent district tennis and golf meets, earning top finishes across multiple events. On the tennis courts, Harlee Mikalik placed third in girls singles, while Alivia Jalomo and Hunter Wilson won first in mixed doubles. The Lady Bearcats... Read More.

Ballinger audit shows stable finances, strong utility growth

Friday, March 27 by Steve Everett

The City of Ballinger is now fully current on its financial reporting, with the release of its fiscal year 2025 audit. Auditors issued a clean opinion, finding the city’s financial statements fairly presented and in line with standard accounting rules. Overall net position rose to... Read More.

BALLINGER, COUNTY REACH AGREEMENT ON STREET PAVING AFTER DISPUTE

Thursday, March 26 by Steve Everett

The City of Ballinger and Runnels County are moving forward together after last year’s dispute over road paving responsibilities. Runnels County Commissioners voted unanimously January 27th to approve a new interlocal agreement with the city. Under the deal, Ballinger will handle street preparation work, including... Read More.

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Ticket Deadline Nears for Ballinger Bearcats Athletic Banquet

RUNNELS COUNTY AGGIES TO GATHER FOR ANNUAL MUSTER APRIL 21

Overnight Gas Line Maintenance Scheduled in Ballinger

Ballinger VFD To Host Movie Night During Ethic Festival Weekend, April 25th

Ballinger Police Issue Warning About Traffic Notice Scam

BALLINGER ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCES PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

MILES ELEMENTARY SETS APRIL STAAR TESTING SCHEDULE

Ballinger Athletes Excel at District Tennis and Golf Meets

Ballinger audit shows stable finances, strong utility growth

BALLINGER, COUNTY REACH AGREEMENT ON STREET PAVING AFTER DISPUTE

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