Runnels County COVID-19 cases and deaths tracker
Texas reported 25,848 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Sunday, down 9.8% from the previous week. The previous week had 28,659 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Ballinger police officer headed to help in Uvalde after tragedy
BALLINGER - On Friday, Ballinger City Manager Brian Frieda said that the city was sending a police officer to help out in Uvalde after the murders of 19 students and 2 teachers. Another 17 students and teachers were injured in the massacre carried out by a mentally disturbed 18-year old man. Before assaulting the school, the suspect murdered his grandmother.
Consumer alert from AG: Beware of scammers after Uvalde tragedy
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be aware of scammers amid the Uvalde tragedy. Texans have come together in the wake of the tragic killings at Robb Elementary, to comfort and aid one another in this time of unspeakable grief.
Ballinger’s new code enforcement officer and guidance on signs
BALLINGER - A new Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) has taken the reins at the City of Ballinger over the last couple of months. His name is Ezequiel "Zeke" Martinez, and Assistant City Manager John Pierik says he came with some heartfelt recommendations, "Zeke came recommended from people in the community, and he directly had contacted us about openings. At the time we were not actively looking for a code officer, but we dove into his background because of the way he carried himself. When the time came to make some administrative shifts, we were fortunate enough to be able to bring Zeke on board from where he was at."
Unraveling what is going on in the world, part 1
What in the world is going on?! Instead of the usual drip, drip, drip of bad news we are experiencing a torrent of terrible news! Of course, the latest tragedy that has riveted our collective consciousness is the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, and before that we had the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Runnels County rundown: News and events from around the county
Ballinger Rotary Club awards scholarships The Ballinger Rotary Club recently awarded several scholarships. In recent years the club has awarded 3-4 scholarships.
NFL owners face drastic options on Snyder
ATLANTA – Daniel Snyder isn’t officially on the agenda for the NFL meetings this week. Unofficially, the controversial Washington Commanders owner – under investigation from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Virginia attorney general after allegations of financial improprieties were revealed in a Congressional committee probe – is very much on the minds of some fellow NFL owners who would go as far as trying to force Snyder from their ranks.
Crisp bacon gives broccoli salad extra flavor, crunch
Easy old-fashioned Southern broccoli salad is a crowd favorite and always a hit at potlucks and summer cookouts. It’s irresistibly delicious with crisp, chopped fresh broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes and Craisins.
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Winters’ Jon Kullen Busher’s Salutatorian speech strikes home for many
WINTERS - Jon Kullen Busher graduated as the Salutatorian of his class at Winters High School on May 20. He was an all-around sports star, excelling at any sport he chose to lace up his shoes or cleats for. His sports career came to a crashing halt with a devastating injury suffered on the football field during a September 24, 2021 home game against Hico.