This past week two Runnels County 4-H’ers earned scholarships competing in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Kealynn Hoelscher, Winters 4-H, earned a $10,000… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SAN ANGELO – There was no question that the Miles Lady Dogs were going to have their hands full in a faceoff against the Christoval… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
RUNNELS COUNTY – Ballinger and Miles will start the playoffs against some hefty competition on Monday. If it’s anything both squads have shown friends, family,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts. Texas families could use… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Caroline Toliver, Superintendent, Ballinger Independent School District Here are a few of my thoughts on vouchers…… Vouchers — by whatever name — divert state… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-R-19) is Chair of the House Budget Committee and is proposing budget cuts that include the option for elimination of Social Services Block Grant ((SBG) funding. While I certainly understand the need to reduce spending and realize that significant changes may be necessary, I would like to bring to your attention the vital Meals on Wheels services provided by SSBG funds for the frail elderly and adults with disabilities.
BALLINGER - Vouchers for $10,000 for private schools in Texas' Senate Bill 2 have become the hot topic with schools and school board members decrying their potential negative impact on public schools.
When country ain’t. Is it really February already? Seems last week we were celebrating the new year and now it is only a few short… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The program assisted 72 people in Runnels County. MASON, TEXAS –Imagine being saddled with medical debt, caused by an illness or accident you or a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas state agency heads directing them to follow state and federal law, including President Donald Trump’s executive order, in rejecting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close