Local

St. Joseph’s in Rowena to Host 103rd Annual Fall Festival and Dinner

Sunday, October 26 by Steve Everett

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rowena will celebrate its 103rd Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, November 9th. The day’s highlight is the Turkey and Country Sausage Dinner, served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with dine-in or drive-thru plates available for $15 each. Prepaid sausage orders are... Read More.

Winters Man Sentenced in McLennan County Child Abuse Case

Friday, October 24 by Steve Everett

A Winters, Texas man and former Runnels County commissioner candidate has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for indecency with a child by contact.According to KWTX Channel 10 in Waco, 64-year-old George Cody Hord was convicted Wednesday in Waco’s 474th State District Court... Read More.

Ballinger Friday Game With DeLeon Moved To Thursday Night

Thursday, October 23 by Steve Everett

Due to a large weather system expected Friday evening and Saturday, the Ballinger Bearcats’ varsity football game against DeLeon has been moved up to Thursday, October 23rd, at 7:00 PM in Ballinger. The community pep rally will now take place Thursday morning at 10:30.All tickets... Read More.

Early Voting In The November 4th Elections Starts Monday, October 20th

Sunday, October 19 by Steve Everett

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, for the Nov. 4 general election, with the last day to vote early in person in Texas set for Friday, Oct. 31. In Ballinger, voters will choose a mayor and City Council members for Places 1 and 2.... Read More.

Olfen ISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week with Daily Drug-Free Themes

Sunday, October 19 by Steve Everett

Olfen ISD is set to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2025 with the theme “Life is a Puzzle – Solve It Drug Free!” beginning Monday, October 27. Each day will feature a different theme to promote drug-free living, including color days, costume pairs, and puzzle-themed dress-up.... Read More.

Firing Up The Grill For Barrett

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger Fire Department is firing up the grill to help a local family in need. On Saturday, November 2nd, stop by 106 North 9th Street in Ballinger for a pulled pork BBQ fundraiser benefiting Barrett Smith and his family. Plates are just $15,... Read More.

Mighty BHS Band Headed To Area Marching Competition

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Mighty Ballinger Bearcat Band has streaked to victories two weekends in a row, clinching first place in division honors once more. On Saturday, Oct. 11, the band took top division honors at the Concho Classic Marching Festival in San Angelo, following a win... Read More.

BHS boys’ & girls’ cross country teams are headed to Region II Meet

Friday, October 17 by Steve Everett

The Ballinger High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams are headed to the UIL Region II Meet after strong showings at district.The Bearcat boys captured the district championship, while the Lady Bearcats placed as the runner up for the district crown and secured... Read More.

Ballinger Water Service Restoring, Boil Notice Remains in Effect

Thursday, October 16 by Steve Everett

Water is finally being restored throughout the City of Ballinger after several days of outages and low pressure. City crews report that service is returning slowly across the system, but residents may notice brown or discolored water as lines stabilize. Officials say that’s normal... Read More.

FREE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WEEK UNDERWAY IN TEXAS

Tuesday, October 14 by Steve Everett

Texas students can apply to college for free this week during Free College Application Week, October 13th through 19th. Using the ApplyTexas portal, applicants can submit admissions forms to any Texas public college, university, community college, or trade school without paying an... Read More.