Vitalant takes additional Measures to ensure Donor Safety
San Angelo, TX March 23, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood as it is an essential activity, even amidst COVID-19 response measures. It's not a "gathering" that government agencies...
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Ballinger Track continuing strong season despite training difficulties
For Ballinger Track and Field the last week has been very eventful. With the Ballinger track still undergoing repairs from last years tornado not only have they not had a consistent practice venue, but they had to find another location to host the local track meet....
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New Year “2020” Advertising Special
In celebration of the New Year BallingerNews.com will be holding an advertising special. There will be two different packages available. New advertisers and returning advertisers. New advertisers are able to get half price advertising for the next 6 months while any...
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2019 Big Country CEU Conference
This conference provides pesticide applicators Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for recertification with both Texas Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Division and TDA’s Structural Division. This conference offers timely and relevant information for the...
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Ballinger Basketball brings home many All-district awards
A successful season for both the Bearcat and LadyCats on the court resulted in much recognition from the fellow district coaches. Both teams won their Bi-District matchup in the playoffs, but were met with much tougher matchups in the Area round and unfortunately were...
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LadyCat Softball starts district with 6-0 shutout victory
Daniella Luna and the LadyCat defense didn't allow a single run as the Ballinger Lady Cats Varsity defeated Brady 6-0 on Tuesday. Daniella gave up just four hits on the game and had eight strikeouts through seven innings. What started off as a defensive struggle for...
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Talpa Talk 2-25-20
Hello to All: It has been quiet week out here. Judy and I have been enjoying the cooking of John, our neighbor. If he farms the way he cooks, he must be a humdinger of a farmer. Speaking of which , there is one presidential candidate that proclaimed that anyone...
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Talpa Talk 2-20-2020
Hello To All: It has been a quiet week out here. The usual gripes about the weather changing three times a day. We can use the rain but maybe about 20º warmer. The freezing is a spot here and a spot there. Too dangerous for an old guy like me to be out driving. ...
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Veteran’s Corner 2-13-2020
VA Delays New Presumptive Conditions Related to Agent Orange Exposure: Last Monday, VA sent a report to the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs detailing VA’s concern with the scientific evidence behind the link between bladder cancer, hypothyroidism,...
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LadyCat Softball starts district with 6-0 shutout victory
Daniella Luna and the LadyCat defense didn't allow a single run as the Ballinger Lady Cats Varsity defeated Brady 6-0 on Tuesday. Daniella gave up just four hits on the game and had eight strikeouts through seven innings. What started off as a defensive struggle for...
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Ballinger Track team performs well in Cross Plains
On February 27th Cross Plains hosted the Buffalo Relays where the Ballinger Track and Field teams went to compete. The Junior Varsity boys came in Second place overall preventing a clean sweep by Ballinger as they took 1st in the Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls and the...
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Ballinger Freshman qualifies for Powerlifting Regionals
Alyssa Aguero has had the goal of powerlifting in high school for years. As a Freshman this year she finally had her chance and did not disappoint. In just over a months time she has added over 100 pounds onto her total weight for a combined 635 pounds heading into...
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