O.H. Ivie CRMWD public hunt draw
Application for public hunting permits on the O.H. Ivie Reservoir Wildlife Management Areas will be accepted by mail only beginning July 15, 2022 and ending August 15, 2022, at the O.H. Ivie Reservoir Field Office.
June 2022
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What in the world is going on, part 4
This is the final and most difficult portion of a four-part essay which was prompted by the May 24, 2022 shooting spree in Uvalde, TX. There is a widespread recognition that mental illness plays a direct role in some mass shootings in addition to creating many of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) which shooters have suffered.
There’s a New Trail Boss in Town!
BALLINGER - There’s a New Trail Boss in Town! Trail Boss Burgers recently opened at their location on 111 S. 8th Street in Ballinger.
Ballinger Art Studio summer program kiddos show off work
BALLINGER - The Art Studio in Ballinger hosted 20 kiddos for their summer one-week art program. On Friday, June 24, the kids showed off their art camp artwork to their families, “We really enjoy it when they get to show their parents what they’ve done,” said Shirley Minzenmayer.
How gardeners can control pests and also protect pollinators
If you see signs of insect pests on garden plants you might be tempted to reach for a chemical pesticide. Don’t. It might eliminate your pest problems but also will threaten beneficial insects that pollinate plants and keep pests under control. AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano recommends integrated pest management. First, be willing to tolerate a little leaf-munching and other signs of pest presence. It you need to escalate, choose the most benign method of control possible. Often a strong stream of hose water works. If not, take baby steps. Consider insecticidal soap, a nontoxic pesticide that’s safe for most plants if used properly. Read directions carefully. And as a rule, prevention is the best treatment. Space plants properly and watch them carefully.
UIL Legislative Council meeting results
AUSTIN, Texas — The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Tuesday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. The Legislative Council approved an amendment to the reclassification and realignment policy as it relates to the conference placement of UIL member charter schools.
Multiple Red Raiders seeking bids for World Championships
LUBBOCK, Texas – Several members of the Texas Tech track and field team will be in action this week for their respective countries in hopes of landing a spot on their World Championships team next month.
Runnels County Event Calendar
Rowena Lions Club “Meet You at the Square” BBQ cook-off The Rowena Lions Club will be hosting the annual “Meet You at the Square” BBQ Cookoff on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in downtown Rowena, TX. Categories include Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Beans and Margaritas.
National park tourism in Texas creates $578 million in economic benefit
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,887,579 visitors to national parks in Texas spent $370,500,000 in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 5,412 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $578,500,000.
Car hits Ballinger city hall Saturday morning
BALLINGER - A Tesla passenger car struck the Ballinger City Hall around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning.