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Runnels County 4-H Hosts Food Camp for Youth

Sunday, June 29 by Steve Everett

Runnels County 4-H is serving up hands-on learning at its annual Food Camp, set for July 21st through the 23rd at the Runnels County Senior Citizen Building. Kids who’ve completed 2nd through 5th grade will attend from 9 to 11 a.m., while those who’ve... Read More.

Summer STEM Nights in Runnels County.

Sunday, June 29 by Steve Everett

Students in grades 3 through 6 can explore hands-on science fun during Summer STEM Nights in Runnels County. The events, hosted at the Runnels County Senior Citizens Building in Ballinger, will feature fun engineering challenges on July 8th, 15th, and 29th from 6 to... Read More.

The historic 1925 Old Runnels County Jail will celebrate its 100th birthday

Sunday, June 29 by Steve Everett

The historic 1925 Old Runnels County Jail will celebrate its 100th birthday with a special fundraiser on Friday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn. Hosted by the Runnels County Jail Restoration Project, the event will feature live music from Taylor Branch... Read More.

FORMER RUNNELS COUNTY JAILERS SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH INMATES

Wednesday, June 4 by Steve Everett

Two former Runnels County jailers have been sentenced following convictions for engaging in improper sexual activity with inmates. Alexander Govia Harrison and Cary Lamont Hubbard were originally arrested in June 2020 after the Texas Rangers investigated allegations of sexual misconduct at the Runnels County Jail.... Read More.