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RUNNELS COUNTY FINANCES REMAIN STABLE IN DECEMBER AUDIT REPORT SCRIPT:

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

A December audit report indicates Runnels County is entering the new year on stable financial ground. The County Auditor’s monthly review shows the General Fund closed December with more than two-point-one million dollars in available balance, after all revenues and expenses were accounted for. Across... Read More.

RUNNELS COUNTY PREPARES FOR JAIL RENOVATION WORKSHOP FOLLOWING BOND APPROVAL

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

Runnels County officials are preparing to move forward on plans to renovate the county jail after voters approved a general obligation bond in May 2025 to fund improvements and upgrades to the aging facility. On Monday, January 19, the Commissioners Court will hold a 10... Read More.

Texas Game Wardens have honored Runnels County Game

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

Texas Game Wardens have honored Runnels County Game Warden Keegan Moore for saving a man’s life following a serious crash in Coleman County last September. Moore came upon a collision between a vehicle and heavy construction equipment. Noticing the driver was suffering a severe arm... Read More.

Texas Creates New Oversight for Artificial Intelligence

Monday, January 12 by Steve Everett

Topic: AI, Technology & Rural Texas (Series Finale) Today, KRUN-AM concludes our special series on 2026 laws and rural America. In our final report, we examine a new Texas law creating oversight for artificial intelligence — a growing force that could influence everything from employment to... Read More.

Ballinger Masons Host Pancake Breakfast to Support Junior Livestock Show

Sunday, January 11 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Masonic Lodge Number 643 is inviting the community to a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Friday, January 16, at the Ballinger Community Center. Breakfast will be served from 6 until 10 a.m. at 200 Crosson Avenue. The cost is five dollars per plate, which... Read More.

Winters Police File Charges After Series of Vandalism Incidents

Sunday, January 11 by Steve Everett

The Winters Police Department reports charges have been filed following a series of criminal incidents investigated over the past three months. Police say the cases involved theft, criminal mischief, reckless damage to property, disorderly conduct, obstruction of roadways, and burglary. Officers received multiple complaints, including... Read More.

RUNNELS COUNTY HORSE JUDGING TEAM NAMED NATIONAL CHAMPS AT NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW IN DENVER

Sunday, January 11 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Team was crowned champions at the prestigious National Western Stock Show in Denver on Saturday, January 10, earning top honors against youth teams from across the nation. The National Western, known as the “Super Bowl of livestock... Read More.

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.

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RUNNELS COUNTY FINANCES REMAIN STABLE IN DECEMBER AUDIT REPORT SCRIPT:

RUNNELS COUNTY PREPARES FOR JAIL RENOVATION WORKSHOP FOLLOWING BOND APPROVAL

Texas Game Wardens have honored Runnels County Game

Texas Creates New Oversight for Artificial Intelligence

Ballinger Masons Host Pancake Breakfast to Support Junior Livestock Show

Winters Police File Charges After Series of Vandalism Incidents

RUNNELS COUNTY HORSE JUDGING TEAM NAMED NATIONAL CHAMPS AT NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW IN DENVER

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

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