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Young Eagles Event to Honor Veterans in Winters

Wednesday, November 5 by Steve Everett

The first-ever Winters Young Eagles Event will take place Saturday, November 15th at Wes Hays Memorial Airport. Activities begin at 8 a.m. with a flyover to honor veterans, followed by the Young Eagles Program. The event invites kids ages 8 to 18 to sign... Read More.

Runnels County Voters Decide Key Local Races

Wednesday, November 5 by Steve Everett

Unofficial results are in from Tuesday’s elections across Runnels County.Runnels County Elections Officer, Kelly Berry, reported 1,323 votes were cast in Tuesday’s election.In the Ballinger Memorial Hospital District Board race, Mike Dankworth led the field with 499 votes, followed by Carolyn Little with 357,... Read More.

Local Ballinger, Winters, and Runnels County Voters Head to the Polls

Sunday, November 2 by Steve Everett

Local voters in Ballinger, Winters, and Runnels County will join their fellow Texans and head to the polls Tuesday. Voting polls will be open from 7am to 7pmFor local voters, in Ballinger, City Council District 1 candidates are Marty Akins and Chad McDuffee. District... Read More.

POLLING PLACES FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 4TH ELECTIONS

Sunday, November 2 by Steve Everett

Tuesday, November 4th is ELECTION DAY. Polling places:Election DayPrecinct Number Polling Location Polling Address1 Election Office 600 Strong3 Winters Housing 300 North Grant, Winters4,5,6 Rives McCreight 500 Main Street, Winters7 Ballinger Community CTR 200 Crosson Ave, Ballinger8 Ballinger ISD Board RM 802 Condra Ballinger9 Weatherby Hall 109 1st Street, Miles10 Fire Station Rowena 504 May St, Rowena

4-H Youth Reminded to Complete Quality Counts Training

Friday, October 31 by Steve Everett

As a new 4-H year kicks off, all stock show exhibitors are reminded to complete their Quality Counts verification before entering upcoming livestock shows. The online program teaches youth the importance of good character and proper livestock care.Exhibitors only need to complete the course... Read More.

Winters Mayor Honors Fire Chief for Heroic Lifesaving Action

Tuesday, October 28 by Steve Everett

Winters Mayor Chris Bahlman has officially proclaimed Fire Chief Michael Blackshear as an Outstanding Samaritan for his quick and selfless actions that helped save a life earlier this month.According to the Winters Volunteer Fire Department, on October 7th, Chief Blackshear was among the first... Read More.

Paint Rock ISD Plans Big Fall Festival for Halloween Night

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

Paint Rock ISD is celebrating the season with its annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 31st. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and features games, face painting, pony rides, and even kangaroo pictures. A silent auction will be held from 5 to... Read More.

Runnels County 4-H Food Challenge Set for December 6

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County 4-H Food Challenge is set for Saturday, December 6th at the Ballinger Community Center. The event begins with Heat One check-in at 8:30 a.m. and Heat Two at 9:30. The contest challenges Clover Kids through high school seniors to create a... Read More.

Runnels County 4-H Enrollment Now Open

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

Enrollment is now open for Runnels County 4-H members. Students in 3rd through 12th grades can sign up now to participate in any 4-H activity. The enrollment fee is $25, but that fee increases to $30 beginning November 1st. Incoming 3rd graders will need... Read More.

Runnels County Veterans Day Event Set for November 11

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

The Runnels County Veterans Affairs Committee will host the annual Veterans Day event Tuesday, November 11th at 11 a.m. at the Ballinger Community Center. The ceremony honors all who have served — Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired personnel, and their families. Following the... Read More.