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City of Miles Encourages Community Cleanup with Bulk Pickup

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

The City of Miles is encouraging residents to take pride in their community with a citywide bulk item cleanup later this month. Quarterly bulk pickup will take place Saturday, January 24th, 2026, through Republic Services. Residents may place up to five bulk items and... Read More.

Ballinger City Park Board Hosting Mardi Gras Dance February 28

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger City Park Board is inviting the community to celebrate Mardi Gras with a public dance February. . The Mardi Gras Dance is set for Friday, February 28, at the Ballinger Community Center, running from 7 until 11 p.m. The event will feature music... Read More.

TMCN launches new member webinars to support regional community growth

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

The Texas Midwest Community Network — an alliance of more than fifty West-Central Texas communities working together to promote economic and community growth — is rolling out new virtual learning opportunities for 2026. Founded in 1994, TMCN connects local leaders from communities including Ballinger... Read More.

Local School Boards Recognized for Service to Area ISDs

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

January is Texas School Board Recognition Month, and across Runnels County, local communities are honoring the volunteers who help guide public education. In Ballinger, the Independent School District Board of Trustees includes President Manuel Galvan, Vice President Scott King, and Secretary Cheryl Buchanan, along with... Read More.

Atmos Energy Begins Gas Line Construction in Ballinger

Sunday, January 18 by Steve Everett

Atmos Energy will begin natural gas system construction in Ballinger later this month as part of a major infrastructure upgrade. Work will take place along the alleyway between North 7th Street and North Broadway from Harris Avenue to Park Avenue, and along Bonsall Avenue from... Read More.

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.

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City of Miles Encourages Community Cleanup with Bulk Pickup

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TMCN launches new member webinars to support regional community growth

Local School Boards Recognized for Service to Area ISDs

Atmos Energy Begins Gas Line Construction in Ballinger

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

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