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Lead Levels Found in Concho Valley Drinking Water

Sunday, January 11 by Steve Everett

Some residents across the Concho Valley are being urged to pay closer attention to their drinking water after recent testing revealed elevated lead levels in certain homes. The Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation reports that samples collected between July and December of last year showed more... Read More.

What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Middle-Class Texans

Friday, January 9 by Steve Everett

Topic: Middle-Class & Small Town Impact Our special KRUN-AM series continues today with a closer look at how new federal policies could affect everyday Texans. From small business deductions to rural lending and household finances, we examine how national legislation may shape life in small towns... Read More.

Federal Bill Could Bring Big Changes for Farmers and Ranchers

Thursday, January 8 by Steve Everett

Topic: Big Beautiful Bill & Agriculture LEAD-IN:As part of our ongoing KRUN-AM series on 2026 laws, today we examine how a major federal bill could reshape agriculture and ranching. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” includes major tax changes for equipment purchases and family farm estates —... Read More.

Texas Incentives Aim to Restart Inactive Oil Wells

Wednesday, January 7 by Steve Everett

Topic: Oil & Gas Incentives Continuing our special KRUN-AM series on 2026 laws and rural America, today we turn our attention to the oil patch. Texas lawmakers are offering new incentives to bring inactive oil and gas wells back into production — a move supporters say... Read More.

New Texas Tax Law Brings Relief to Small Businesses

Tuesday, January 6 by Steve Everett

Topic: Texas Small Business Tax Relief This week, KRUN-AM begins a special series examining new laws and major legislation taking effect in 2026 — and what they mean for rural Texans. Today, we start with new Texas tax relief aimed at small businesses — changes that... Read More.

A proposed hyper scale data center to be built northeast of San Angelo

Tuesday, January 6 by Steve Everett

A proposed hyper scale data center to be built northeast of San Angelo is drawing both economic interest and community concern from area residents. Dallas-based Skybox Datacenters is seeking to build the facility on roughly 350 acres of city-owned land near U.S. Highway 67... Read More.

Near-record warmth and gusty winds are expected across the AgriPlex

Tuesday, January 6 by Steve Everett

Near-record warmth and gusty winds are expected across the AgriPlex, creating elevated fire weather conditions for Ballinger and surrounding rural communities, according to the National Weather Service. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 70s to lower 80s this week, nearly 20 degrees above normal for... Read More.

KRUN-AM Launches Special Series on 2026 Laws and Rural America

Monday, January 5 by Steve Everett

Starting Tuesday, KRUN-AM 1400 will launch a special news series taking a closer look at the new laws and policies shaping 2026 — and what they mean for rural America. Over five days, we’ll break down new Texas laws, major federal legislation, and how those... Read More.

The Runnels County Livestock Show January 14-17

Monday, January 5 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Livestock Show returns next week, January 14-17, bringing together 4-H and FFA students from across the county for four days of competition and community tradition. The annual event begins Wednesday with the arrival and weigh-in of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.... Read More.

The Ballinger Lady Cats and Bearcats are back on the court Tuesday night

Monday, January 5 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Lady Cats and Bearcats are back on the court Tuesday night as they take on rival Winters in District 8-2A basketball action at Joe Forrester Gym. This is a big rivalry matchup between two schools located just 15 miles apart, and bragging... Read More.

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Lead Levels Found in Concho Valley Drinking Water

What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Middle-Class Texans

Federal Bill Could Bring Big Changes for Farmers and Ranchers

Texas Incentives Aim to Restart Inactive Oil Wells

New Texas Tax Law Brings Relief to Small Businesses

A proposed hyper scale data center to be built northeast of San Angelo

Near-record warmth and gusty winds are expected across the AgriPlex

KRUN-AM Launches Special Series on 2026 Laws and Rural America

The Runnels County Livestock Show January 14-17

The Ballinger Lady Cats and Bearcats are back on the court Tuesday night

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