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Bronte Announces Citywide Cleanup Week

Monday, April 27 by Steve Everett

The City of Bronte is encouraging residents to freshen up their properties during a citywide cleanup event running April 27th through May 2nd. Roll-off dumpsters will be available behind the Bronte Depot throughout the week, with city staff on hand May 1st and 2nd to... Read More.

Chamber Launches “Eat, Shop, Love Local” Raffle

Sunday, April 26 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to support local businesses with a chance to win big. The Chamber’s “Eat, Shop, Love Local” raffle features a prize package valued at around 600 dollars, including gift cards and certificates from Ballinger merchants and eateries. Tickets... Read More.

Winters ISD Sets Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Date

Sunday, April 26 by Steve Everett

Winters ISD has announced registration for new pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment will be held Tuesday, May 5th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Winters Elementary School Library. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 may... Read More.

Ballinger, Winters Athletes Headed to Regional Track Meet

Sunday, April 26 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Bearcats and Lady Cats, along with the Winters Blizzards and Lady Blizzards, will compete at the Region I-2A Track and Field Meet May 1st and 2nd in Canyon. Ballinger qualified a strong group of athletes, including Zac Harrison, Hunter Peacock, Kaiden Medrano, Manny... Read More.

Ballinger Gears Up for Big Ethnic Festival Tomorrow

Friday, April 24 by Steve Everett

Ballinger is gearing up for a full day of celebration tomorrow, as the 51st Annual Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Runnels County Courthouse lawn. The free event will feature a wide variety of... Read More.

Runnels County 4-H Urges Livestock Exhibitors to Complete Quality Counts Training

Thursday, April 23 by Steve Everett

Runnels County 4-H and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office are reminding youth livestock exhibitors to complete their Quality Counts certification ahead of upcoming show deadlines. The online program teaches responsible animal care and emphasizes character and ethical decision-making in livestock projects. Exhibitors only need... Read More.

Ethnic Festival Food, Arts & Crafts, Games, Saturday

Thursday, April 23 by Steve Everett

Ballinger is set for a full day of celebration this Saturday, April 25th, as the 51st Annual Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Runnels County Courthouse lawn. The free event features food booths representing a... Read More.

Ballinger FFA Earns Top Honors at Big Country Convention

Thursday, April 23 by Steve Everett

Ballinger FFA is celebrating a strong showing at the 2026 Big Country Convention. Several students earned top leadership roles for the upcoming school year. Kynlee Palmer has been selected to serve as an Area Four Officer for 2026–2027. Deesa Drennan will take on the role... Read More.

Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures and Arts and Crafts Fair is This Weekend

Sunday, April 19 by Steve Everett

Ballinger is getting ready to come alive with color, music, and flavor this Saturday. The 51st Annual Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures and Arts and Crafts Fair takes over the Runnels County Courthouse lawn April 25th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by... Read More.

Miles High School is reminding families about an important upcoming meeting.

Sunday, April 19 by Steve Everett

Miles High School will host a mandatory dual credit meeting for students and parents on Monday, April 27th, in the high school library. School officials say sophomores should attend at 6 p.m., while juniors are scheduled for 7 p.m. The meeting will cover key... Read More.

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Winters ISD Sets Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Date

Ballinger, Winters Athletes Headed to Regional Track Meet

Ballinger Gears Up for Big Ethnic Festival Tomorrow

Runnels County 4-H Urges Livestock Exhibitors to Complete Quality Counts Training

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Ballinger FFA Earns Top Honors at Big Country Convention

Texas State Festival of Ethnic Cultures and Arts and Crafts Fair is This Weekend

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