4th Annual SPC Justin Byler Memorial Day 5K
“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It's a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and...
read moreFood Protection Management Training Course Available to Food Service Establishments
A two-day Food Protection Management training for food service managers in the Big Country area will be held May 20 and May 21, 2019. It will be held at the Taylor County Extension Office located on the Taylor County Expo grounds in Abilene from 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m....
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Gonzalez Restaurant Re-opening
Gonzalez Restaurant, in Ballinger, has been closed since last July due to a combination of health reasons and roof damage. from previous storms With all the above having now been taken care of the family owned business is ready to move forward and put the past behind...
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Ballinger Chamber of Commerce continues to grow
It has been a long time coming, but BallingerNews.com is now a member of the Ballinger Chamber of Commerce. Along with photography business McDuffee Media and the Ballinger Skate Palace. All three local businesses were accepted into the Chamber at the most recent...
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Ballinger youth wins state title in Knights of Columbus Free throw competition
Last month four Ballinger girls won the Lubbock regional to qualify for the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Competition that was held in San Antonio this past weekend on March 2nd, 2019. Two of our local girls were able to make the competition and despite very...
read moreGirls All District Basketball Team 1A Region II District 12
MVP School Number Classification Emily Bunger Eden 22 Sophomore CO-OFFENSIVE MVP Tara Castleberry Eden 23 Junior Lauren Tonne Paint Rock 30 Senior DEFENSIVE MVP Mckenzie Hill Rochelle 34 Sophomore NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Jalyn Montes Menard 5 Freshman FIRST TEAM Marlee...
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Veteran’s Corner 5-2-19
The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (Appeals Modernization Act) is one of the most significant statutory changes to affect VA and Veterans in decades. Veterans now have a greater choice in how VA reviews their disagreement with a VA claims...
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Talpa Talk 5-02-19
Hello to All: It has been a quiet week out here. We went through spring in just a couple of days and right into summer. Already have had a 95º day. Not too bad as the wind was blowing from 17 mph gusting 27mph…ha. At one time, a buddy and I had a 21’ sail boat...
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Veteran’s Corner 4-24-19
Veteran’s Corner West Texas Centers has partnered with local agencies and businesses to open the Veteran's Outpost in Big Spring. The West Texas Centers is Promoting Behavioral and Developmental Health. The Veterans Outpost Grand Opening is scheduled for Friday, April...
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Ballinger Scholastic Book Fair
The Ballinger Elementary Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair March 4th through 7th. There will be a special Family Fun Night on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. We will be drawing for door prizes during this event. Funds raised during the Book Fair will...
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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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