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RUNNELS COUNTY 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS EARN TOP HONORS AT MAJOR STOCK SHOWS

Tuesday, February 17 by Steve Everett

Runnels County 4-H students are racking up big wins and big scholarship money at major Texas livestock shows. At the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Olivia Bean finished second in the Sheep Skillathon, earning a 2-thousand-dollar scholarship, while Wyatt Woner placed fifth in his... Read More.

LIVESTOCK CRUELTY CASE REMAINS UNDER REVIEW

Tuesday, February 17 by Steve Everett

A Runnels County woman is facing two counts of cruelty to livestock following her recent arrest. Authorities say Lydia Marie Richmond was charged with two counts under state livestock cruelty laws. Those charges can be filed as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the severity of... Read More.

LADY CATS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT; BOYS SET FOR PLAYOFF RUN

Tuesday, February 17 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Lady Cats saw their season come to an end Monday night with a 40-29 loss to Ozona in a Class 2A bi-district playoff game. Ballinger finishes the year with an impressive 24-8 overall record after a strong postseason push. Meanwhile, the Ballinger boys are... Read More.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MARCH 3 PRIMARY IN RUNNELS COUNTY

Sunday, February 15 by Steve Everett

Early voting for the March 3 primary election begins February 17 and continues through February 27 in Runnels County. Ballots may be cast at 600 Strong Avenue in Ballinger during the early voting period. Locally, the only contested race on the county ballot is for Justice... Read More.

CHAMBER BANQUET SET FOR FEBRUARY 26TH

Thursday, February 12 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet February 26th as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local business and community involvement. The event, titled “Moments to Celebrate,” will be held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. A meet and... Read More.

LADY CATS TO FACE OZONA IN BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFF ROUND

Wednesday, February 11 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Lady Cats are headed to the postseason. Ballinger will take on Ozona in the bi-district round of the UIL Class 2A Division One state basketball playoffs Monday, February 16th at 8 p.m. The game will be played at San Angelo Central High School. The... Read More.

SAFE ROOM REBATE PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR AREA RESIDENTS

Tuesday, February 10 by Steve Everett

Residents across the Big Country and Concho Valley now have help paying for storm shelters. The West Central Texas Council of Governments has secured a FEMA grant to offer a Residential Safe Room and Storm Shelter Rebate Program. The program reimburses 50 percent of installation costs,... Read More.

BALLINGER ISD ISSUES “STRIKE ONE” WARNING TO SPORTS FANS

Monday, February 9 by Steve Everett

Ballinger ISD is warning athletic spectators that inappropriate behavior could soon cost the district officials — and fans — at school sporting events. In a letter released Monday, district administrators say Ballinger ISD is now at “Strike One” under Texas law after a recent spectator... Read More.

Police Investigate Threat Made to Ballinger Walmart

Friday, February 6 by Steve Everett

Ballinger police are investigating a threatening phone call made to the local Walmart Thursday night. Police say just after nine o’clock, a male suspect called the store claiming he was on the way with a gun and a pipe bomb and threatened to shoot everyone... Read More.

Runnels County 4-H Sets Fashion Show Entry Deadline

Thursday, February 5 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Extension Office is reminding 4-H members about the upcoming Runnels County 4-H Fashion Show. The entry deadline is February 20th on the county website or the 4-H online dates are February 24-March 10th. Participants must register using the link found on the... Read More.

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RUNNELS COUNTY 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS EARN TOP HONORS AT MAJOR STOCK SHOWS

LIVESTOCK CRUELTY CASE REMAINS UNDER REVIEW

LADY CATS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT; BOYS SET FOR PLAYOFF RUN

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MARCH 3 PRIMARY IN RUNNELS COUNTY

CHAMBER BANQUET SET FOR FEBRUARY 26TH

LADY CATS TO FACE OZONA IN BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFF ROUND

SAFE ROOM REBATE PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR AREA RESIDENTS

BALLINGER ISD ISSUES “STRIKE ONE” WARNING TO SPORTS FANS

Police Investigate Threat Made to Ballinger Walmart

Runnels County 4-H Sets Fashion Show Entry Deadline

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