Local Student Wins Trip to DC
The last preparations are being made, and excitement is rising for the 2019 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, June 12th-21st. Tallye Harris & Bailey Kimmel of Coleman High School will be representing Coleman County Electric Cooperative on the trip to Washington,...
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BALLINGER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE TOP RATINGS IN UIL REGIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION AND ADVANCE TO STATE
Ballinger High School students Benjamin Colombo, Susan (Lexie) Davenport, Marina DeHoyos, Conner Gray, Aiden Knight, Clarice McKinnon, Jayse Vasquez, and Garrett Zertuche each received Division 1 (Superior) ratings and gold medals on their class 1 (high difficulty...
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Local Student Wins Trip to DC
The last preparations are being made, and excitement is rising for the 2019 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, June 12th-21st. Tallye Harris & Bailey Kimmel of Coleman High School will be representing Coleman County Electric Cooperative on the trip to Washington,...
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SKG Engineering Hiring Field Technician
Applicant should be dependable, willing to work in a fast-paced setting, and able to assist on job locations. Starting pay is $9-$12/hr depending on experience, with opportunity for overtime and room for advancement. Occasional overnight travel with paid expenses....
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Paint Rock Cheerleaders Compete at State
For the second year in a row the Paint Rock ISD varsity cheerleading squad has competed at the UIL State Cheer competition in Fort Worth, Texas. This continues a tradition of excellence in the last few years that has seen various girls honored with state and national...
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Ballinger tames the Bluecats
Ballinger started off their game last Friday strong with 14 points in the first quarter against Coleman. That 14 points would be all that they need as they eventually defeated the Bluecats 41-0. The win for Ballinger breaks an unsavory streak for Ballinger. The...
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Veteran’s Corner 2-22-19
Senator Jon Tester has introduced comprehensive concurrent receipt legislation, the Retired Pay Restoration Act (S.208). This legislation would authorize the immediate payment of concurrent receipt of full military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation...
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Talpa Talk 2-22-19
Hello to All: It has been a quiet week out here. As usual, Texas weather is changing just about hourly. As mentioned last week, I took off for Dallas last Monday. I eyeballed the storm system on my weather app and thought that I had waited until it has passed. That...
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Veteran’s Corner 2-14-2019
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington DC has ruled in favor of Agent Orange/Blue Water Navy veterans in Procopio vs. Wilkie (No. 15-4082). The petitioner argued on behalf of Blue Water Veterans saying that Navy veteran, Mr. Procopio, who...
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BALLINGER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE TOP RATINGS IN UIL REGIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION AND ADVANCE TO STATE
Ballinger High School students Benjamin Colombo, Susan (Lexie) Davenport, Marina DeHoyos, Conner Gray, Aiden Knight, Clarice McKinnon, Jayse Vasquez, and Garrett Zertuche each received Division 1 (Superior) ratings and gold medals on their class 1 (high difficulty...
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Mrs Butts By: Noah Peacock
Presented by Ballinger Junior High Journalism Student Noah Peacock Mrs. Butts is a teacher at Ballinger Junior High. She teaches Bearcat Success and Teen Leadership. She also taught Math, Science, and other subjects at other schools. She has taught at several...
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MIGHTY BBB RECEIVES SUPERIOR RATINGS AT UIL
Saturday, October 20, the Mighty Ballinger Bearcat Band competed in the UIL Region 6 Marching Contest. The BBB has been working diligently since August in order to be prepared for this contest. The BBB saw their hard work pay off big dividends on Saturday. They...
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