Friday football preview – Week 1
High school football season is upon us! The excitement is palpable from Winters to Ballinger to Miles! School flags adorn homes and businesses. Player numbers… Login to continue reading Login…
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Winters Blizzards’ male and female athletes of the week!
Alex Pena – Alex was the Blizzards’ top boy finisher at the Jim Ned Cross Country meet on Saturday 8 Girl Athlete of the Week:… Login to continue reading Login…
1919 Winters State Bank robbery – Part 3
Back in Buffalo Gap, Sheriff John Perkins forms a search party of 32 men to scour the immediate area for the three outlaws that got away. Walter Harris wanders Northwest through the night and by dawn winds up at the house of Hal Darden, midway between Buffalo Gap and Merkel.
Meet Winters' new athletic director Ryan Pannell
WINTERS - It's hard to replace a highly respected head football coach and athletic director who spent 10 years at a high school, but that's what Ryan Pannell is doing as he takes the reins from Matt McCarty. Pannell comes to Winters from Sonora, where he served as an assistant head coach the last two seasons, including coaching the offensive line, "At that level it's good to have a right-hand guy and I filled that roll," Pannell said.
1919 Winters State Bank robbery – Part 1
The following is an account of a remarkable event that took place in Runnels County in the early days of March, 1919. The story was widely reported in the newspapers across Texas, but in our generation, what transpired back then has been almost forgotten.
Winters High School takes home UIL District Championship
WINTERS - The District 8-2A UIL Meet was held in Winters on March 25, 2025, with seven schools competing. (Ballinger, Bangs, Coleman, Colorado City, Miles, Roscoe, Winters)
Texas Water Development Board approves $3,750,500 to the City of Winters (Runnels County) for water system improvements
AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $3,750,500 to the City of Winters (Runnels… Login to continue reading Login…
Two communities who share a name
In an era defined by rapid change and digital connectivity, the charm of small-town living and intergenerational communities often stands in stark contrast to the fast-paced world around us. These close-knit environments, rich in history and shared experiences, offer a unique lifestyle that emphasizes the importance of community, yet they also require intentional effort from both longtime residents and newcomers to truly thrive.Since becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Winters Express, a community newspaper in Winters, California, I’ve been delighted to learn about a similar community by the same name.
Winters FFA round-up
On September 7, Winters FFA volunteered for and represented their club at Winters Dove Fest. The Winters Dove Fest is an annual event in Winters.
Operation Christmas Child packs shoeboxes in Winters
WINTERS - On Sunday evening, November 10, members of the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Winters came together to pack shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. This is a yearly holiday event that members of the church participate in.