Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Runnels County
Taylor County adds 4 deaths, 207 cases on Wednesday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District on Wednesday reported four COVID-19-related deaths, 207 new cases and 254 recoveries.The total number of deaths in the county linked to the coronavirus is 489. Of the 207 new cases, 77 were…
Rural counties alone if COVID-19 vaccine mandate leads to staff shortage | New
SALEM - Rural counties who fear first responders will drop out en masse ahead of a vaccination mandate in…
Ring Energy – Consensus indicates potential rise of 14.4%
Energy ring found using ticker (REI) now have 2 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of "Hold". The target price is between 4.6 and 4 with an average TP of 4.3. Given that the previous close for shares…
West Texas Centers improve communication with consumers
Special Avalanche-JournalWest Texas Centers will improve care for consumers served in their 23-county service area with the introduction of a new electronic health record application, SmartCare, which includes an integrated patient portal.…
Taylor County adds 54 cases Friday; vaccination clinics this weekend
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported 54 new cases of COVID-19 and 125 recoveries on Friday.Of the 54 new cases, 13 are based on polymerase chain reaction tests.Active cases total 1,744 (584 PCR cases and 1,160 cases…
Rural Oregon Counties Alone If Covid Vaccine Mandate Causes Staff Shortage
Cities and counties are declaring emergencies, fearing the state's vaccination deadline will force teachers, health workers and first responders to resign en masse. State officials say they can't step in to help unless…
Taylor County adds 1 death, 51 new cases on Tuesday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported one death from COVID-19 and 51 new cases on Tuesday. The county's total death toll from the coronavirus is 480, including six in October and 40 in September. Active cases total…
Taylor County adds 2 deaths, 143 cases Monday; hospitalizations in the region are decreasing
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District on Monday reported two COVID-19-related deaths and 143 new cases since the last report on Friday.
© Getty Images / iStockphoto
Members of the Rockingham County…
Oregon Attorney General Sues Yamhill and Harney Counties to Enforce New Gun Laws
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum sued two Oregon counties on Friday to stop their efforts to circumvent Oregon's new gun laws.In the last legislative session, Oregon lawmakers called on gun owners to safely store their guns when not…
Taylor County adds 3 deaths and 69 new cases on Friday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported three COVID-19-related deaths, 69 new cases and 111 recoveries on Friday.The total number of deaths in the county linked to the coronavirus is 477.Of the 69 new cases, 23 were…
Oktoberfest returns to DeKalb on Saturday after a year off
DEKALB, Texas - Oktoberfest will return to DeKalb this Saturday after having to cancel last year due to COVID-19.
The event has been a city tradition since 1976 when the event was called Pioneer Day.
The festivities kicked off last…
County prepares to inaugurate $ 2.2 million annual bureaucracy
SAN ANGELO, TX - Commissioner Sammy Farmer, Station 2, told Tom Green County Commissioners Court this morning that the county has only three finalists left for the…
James Brady Obituary (2021) – Courthouse in Washington, OH
James Allen Brady, 49, of New Holland, Ohio, died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 11:49 a.m. at Adena Fayette Medical Center where he had once been a patient. Jim was born on May 8, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio, to James Albert and Mary…
Taylor County adds 1 death Thursday; declining active cases
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported one death from COVID-19 and 54 new cases on Thursday.Taylor County's total death toll from the coronavirus is 468, including 34 in September. Of the 54 new cases, 15 are based on…
Level crossings require extra care and good judgment
Following a fatal semi-trailer collision with a freight train in Houston earlier this month, drivers are urged to take extra precautions when approaching level crossings.The accident occurred when a Kansas City Southern train collided with…
Level crossings require extra care, good judgment
Following a fatal semi-trailer collision with a freight train in Houston earlier this month, drivers are urged to take extra precautions when approaching level crossings.
The accident occurred when a Kansas City Southern…
FEMA approves additional winter storm assistance for several Texas counties
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 44 of Texas' 254 counties for all categories of federal government assistance under the…
Taylor County adds 132 cases on Tuesday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported 132 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.Active cases total 2,525, compared to 2,509 on Monday and 2,493 a week ago.The test positivity rate is 13.23%. A week ago it was 14.27%. The…
FEMA Approves Additional Winter Storm Assistance for Several Texas Counties | KWKT
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 44 of Texas' 254 counties for all categories of federal government assistance under the…
Least Obese Counties in America – 24/7 Wall St.
Special report
September 21, 2021 1:00 p.m.
The recent public health crises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic, have eclipsed a…
Runnels County Area School Menus
Ballinger ISD Elementary BreakfastFriday: Powdered sugar donut holes.Monday: Biscuit and homemade sauce with turkey sausage.Tuesday: Soft Jumbo waffles with turkey bacon.Wednesday: Croissant with turkey, ham & cheese.Thursday: Cinnamon…
FEMA Approves Additional Winter Storm Assistance For Some Texas Counties While Others Still Need It
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Emergency Management Division (TDEM) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved 44 of Texas' 254 counties for all categories of federal government assistance under The…
4-H Life: Cattle Judgment
There are more events to participate in with 4-H than you can do. The judgment of cattle is just one of them, and it is serious business. Children learn to assess animals, from steers to heifers, and from lambs to goats to pigs.It's a…
Tracy Andrus Foundation Hosts Ribbon Cutting with Grand Marshall Chamber of Commerce | New
The Tracy Andrus Foundation, a local non-profit organization focused on economic aid, hosted a ribbon…
Aiken County Coroner’s Office Holds Funeral Service for the Poor
September 17 - GRANITEVILLE - As the rain fell in Aiken County, 11 local residents whose bodies were not claimed or whose funds were not available for their funerals were buried.The Aiken County Coroner's Office held its annual Burial…
Family members remember 83-year-old man buried at annual service to the poor in Aiken County
GRANITEVILLE, SC (WJBF) - Eleven people were laid to rest on Thursday, September 16, during the annual funeral services for the poor at the Aiken County office in Graniteville.
âIt's always the person who was…
Matt Garrett: Thanks for supporting Extension Fest | New
Well done and thank you to everyone who attended, participated, supported or volunteered for Harrison…
Taylor County adds 4 deaths Monday; hospitalized patients decline
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported four COVID-19-related deaths and 256 new cases on Monday.The total number of deaths in the county linked to the coronavirus is 458, according to the Texas Department of State Health…
Tom Green County Health Department Confirms Five Additional COVID-19 Deaths for Thursday, September…
SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Tom Green County Health Department has confirmed the death of five additional patients from causes related to COVID-19 infection, according to a statement released by the City of San Angelo on Thursday,…
Abilene area hospitalization rates appear to have stabilized over the weekend
The percentage of COVID-19 hospital patients in the Abilene trauma service area was 19.10% on Monday, up from 18.98% on Sunday and 19.05% on Saturday, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.…
Areas still without power in Adams County could be restored until Friday – Mississippi’s…
NATCHEZ - As of Sunday morning, Natchez and Adams County appeared to have missed much of the expected damage from Hurricane Ida, which bypassed just east of the region.
However, many were still without power on…
3 new deaths from COVID-19 confirmed by TGC’s health service
Posted: Aug 29, 2021 / 4:15 PM CDT
/ Update: Aug 29, 2021 / 4:15 PM CDT Delta variant of the coronavirus. (File / Getty)
SAN ANGELO,!-->…
Health Experts: COVID-19 Cases Rise, Demand For Testing Soars | WJHL
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) - As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise not only in the region but also in the country, health experts report that the number of people seeking to be tested has skyrocketed.
The region's…
New death from COVID-19 confirmed by TGC health service
Posted: Aug 21, 2021 / 3:17 PM CDT
/ Update: Aug 21, 2021 / 3:20 PM CDT SAN ANGELO, Texas - The Tom Green County Health Department has confirmed!-->…
Taylor County adds 76 cases and 37 recoveries on Wednesday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 recoveries on Wednesday.Of the new cases, 14 were confirmed by polymerase chain reaction tests.Active cases total 1,337 (514 PCR cases and 823 based…
County of Runnels, 9/11 celebration
RUNNELS COUNTY - On Saturday September 11 at 10 a.m., Runnels County will be hosting a September 11 commemorative event.County Judge Julia Miller spoke of the event: âWe don't want 9/11 to happen and not be recognized, so…
George Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility
RUNNELS COUNTY - Considering the state of the nation today, perhaps the most interesting celebration of a month is August's national victory with civility. The past 12 months have been filled with pandemic, masks, non-masks,…
Volunteers needed to act as long-term care ombudsperson
Austin, Texas - In the devastating wake of COVID's trajectory, long-term care issues in long-term facilities have come to light. To address these issues, the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs more volunteers to advocate for…
Statewide hospitalizations continue to rise on Monday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District on Monday reported one death related to COVID-19, 73 new cases of coronavirus and 29 recoveries. The total number of deaths in the county linked to COVID-19 is 420. Of the new cases, 26 were…
Fillin ‘Station opens in Rowena
There is a new water point in Rowena, partner. The Fillin 'Station Bar and Grill opened on July 2. âI have always wanted to restore an old gas station. When it became available, I jumped on it, âsays…
Over 90% Free Texas Drought Map, Rising Lake Levels
Until very recently, maps detailing drought conditions across Texas were marked in orange and brown hues thanks to years of low rainfall - but that is no longer the case.National Weather Service meteorologists said a largely blank map "has…
Destin High officially cuts the ribbon on the new campus
It was an evening of celebration for the entire community as Destin High School officially cut the ribbon in the student assembly hall which will be packed with students on Tuesday morning. But Thursday night, it was all about community…
Phragmites is a relentless plant threatening the environment of Newport.
It fills almost all of the fresh and brackish water marshes in Newport County. Growing up to 12 feet tall and lush with corn-like acorns, its lazy beauty is such a dominant presence in wetlands that few people know it is not a native…
COVID update, variants and vaccinations
Dr Bradly BundrantThere are a number of elements of COVID-19 that are of great concern. First and foremost, cases are on the rise again, in Texas and across the country; there is about 10% increase week to week for more than two weeks.…
Two separate crashes in Runnels County leave 3 injured, 1 dead
A Ballinger man was killed and another Ballinger man was seriously injured in a collision Tuesday night on US Highway 83 and County Road 344.Toby Moore, of Ballinger, was driving an F-250 pickup truck when he left the US 83. Moore was…
Hector Guerrero retires from National Weather Service after 33 years
Chances are you've never heard of Hector Guerrero, who is an alert coordinating meteorologist with the San Angelo National Weather Service. For 33 years, Guerrero honorably discharged his duty to help protect the people of Concho Valley…
Autumn women begin to appear
Runnels County, Texas, A&M extension service agent Marty Vahlenkamp said he had received calls about army worms starting to appear:âI just got a call from an owner and from what he described it looked like he had army…
The care and nutrition of Olympic athletes
Miles United Methodist Church.This week marks the start of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. It will be unusual.The Covid virus will put athletes and coaches on their toes. I think the officials in Japan may not let the fans enter the…
Kevin Fowler and other Texas country stars come to Ballinger
BALLINGER - It's no secret that Ballinger and Runnels County have captured the attention of the entertainment industry over the past 12 months. Last year a horror movie was filmed across County Runnels. This year, another film is slated…
Why are wrongly convicted people still jailed in Missouri?
Last May, something extraordinary happened at a Missouri courthouse: Jackson County District Attorney Jean Peters Baker issued a public apology to a man she claims was wrongly convicted .
âMy job is to…
New Deputy Extension Officer Joins Runnels County Office
RUNNELS COUNTY - Kellie Morris is joining the Texas A&M Extension Office in Runnels County as the new Deputy County Extension Officer.Morris, from Mesquite, TX, arrived at the Runnels County Extension Office just over a month ago,…
Taylor County Sheriff calls for pay increases in budget negotiations
The Taylor County Sheriff's Office saw its call volumes "continually increase," Sheriff Ricky Bishop said during budget hearings before Taylor County Commissioners on Thursday, prompting the department to ask for more. staff and salary…
San Angelo lawmakers respond to Dems who fled Austin: ‘Get back to work’
SAN ANGELO - Local Republican lawmakers representing San Angelo sent a unified message to Texas Home Democrats who fled the state rather than attend a special session of the Legislature: "Get back to work" .More than 50 Democrats flew from…
Lubbock man charged with San Angelo murder
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man who surrendered to police last week for aggravated assault on a peace officer has now been charged with murder over a shooting incident in San Angelo.According to San Angelo Police, Joshua Tyler…
Second man charged with shooting death of Winters man
SAN ANGELO - A second person has been charged with the shooting death of a man from Winters in San Angelo after going to Lubbock County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant. At approximately 1:16 a.m. on June 28, 2021, San Angelo Police…
Runnels County Health and Wellness Coalition General Assembly
Mélanie Sharpes, IA
| Coalition for Health and WellnessWhere is HAWC hiding for County Runnels? Last year's pandemic took its toll on us all, and HAWC is now making a comeback. We have not stopped working to achieve our…
Governor Abbott hosts border security roundtable
Office of Governor Greg Abbott
| Runnels County RegisterAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a border security briefing with sheriffs from border communities at the Texas State Capitol. The governor was accompanied for the briefing by…
Benefit concert scheduled for Friday for Plainview families affected by June crash in Runnels County
Ellysa Harris, Herald of PlainviewJuly 8, 2021Updated: July 8, 2021 4:56 p.m.
Fundraising logoImage bank
Club Pink will host a dance to benefit families affected by the shipwreck!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Halfmann returns to Olfen roots, ready to lead Mustang athletics
Coach Brandon "Bud" Halfmann's new assignment at Olfen is a homecoming.Halfmann, a graduate of Ballinger High School and Angelo State University, has spent more than a quarter of a century of his life at the school located 35 miles…
Past Lawrence County fair queens (WITH GALLERY) – La Tribune
The following is a list of those who have worn the crown as Queen of the Lawrence County Fair over the past several decades, as compiled by Contest Advisor Jessie Newman:
1963 - Linda Neal1964 -…
2,600 customers in Polk and Jasper counties with phone breakdowns
2,600 customers in Polk and Jasper counties with phone breakdowns
Updated: 13:16 CDT July 6, 2021
!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
San Angelo man charged after Winters man was shot and killed in hotel
SAN ANGELO - A San Angelo man was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting death of Daniel Chandler, 41, of Winters, according to the Runnels County Sheriff's Office.The Runnels County Sheriff's Office posted a social media post on…
Trust your instincts when GPS leads you astray
The semi-trailer may be the king of the road, but its dominance goes no further; there are certainly places he does not belong.
However, with the constraints of time, traffic, construction work, and other stresses along…
Taylor County adds 12 cases and 13 recoveries on Monday
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 recoveries on Monday.
© oonal, Getty Images / iStockphoto
Coronavirus written on the file folder label.…
Around the county
Rotary BallingerThe Ballinger Rotary Club has installed its new leaders for the year 2021-2020 at Main Street Soda Fountain. The president for 2021-2022 is Tyler Reasor. The president elected for 2022-2023 is Brian Frieda. Gillian Lange…
FTP: Battery battery problems
Who says people don't pay attention to their world? Last week I mentioned what I thought was a questionable sinage on the highway. Well, one person saw the sign and gave enough thought to the post he called the Runnels County Sheriff.…
Creighton Alumni Team Wins First Invitation to Basketball Tournament
After visiting a 24-team field at a single site last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the basketball tournament organizers returned to normal for the summer of 2021. Monday, they announced a full 64-team field that will compete in…
Runnels County, Texas Covid Case and Risk Tracking
Credits
By Jordan Allen, Sarah Almukhtar, Aliza Aufrichtig, Anne Barnard, Matthew Bloch, Sarah Cahalan, Weiyi Cai, Julia Calderone, Keith Collins, Matthew Conlen, Lindsey Cook, Gabriel Gianordoli, Amy Harmon, Rich Harris, Adeel Hassan,…
Summer menus in schools in the region
Ballinger Summer Feeding ProgramMeals are free for all children under 18. Meals can be collected at the entrance of the third grade exit at the primary school in front of the school. The dates are June 7, 2021 to June 24, 2021, Monday to…
Runnels County Jail Journal
This set of records is billed as a public service by area law enforcement and the Runnels County Registry. A person arrested or charged with a crime, present at a crime scene, or identified as a suspect in a printed report is not…
Hot rods and a new pastor
The other day I saw something that pushed one of my pimples. This thing I observed was on the highway for all travelers to see. Without being specific, I remember my government lessons and I know that in the First Amendment it says that…
New COVID-19 cases collapse in Texas
Texas reported significantly fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 8,286 new cases. This is a 42.6% drop from the previous week's tally of 14,439 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.Texas was ranked 17th among…
Café in the Lange family building and Airbnb in Ballinger
The Security Title Co. building at 801 Hutchings will be getting a facelift. The three story building was recently purchased by the Lange family, owners of Lange Funeral Home.The building will become "The Hotel on Main". While the…
2 Injured in crossover accident with an 18-Wheeler on TX-153 at Runnels Co, TX
Runnels County, Texas - On January 11, 2021, two 19-year-olds were seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer on State Highway 153 in!-->…
Three people killed in head-on collision in County Runnels | New
Editor's Note: The intersection on Highway 153 about 6 miles west of Winters was the site of numerous…
Honor rolls announced for week 6
Ballinger Elementary sixth honor rolls of the six weeks 2020-2021:First year "A": Samuel Acosta, Parker Cook, James Denton, Luis Filio, Onyx Fitzgerald-Schmidt, Adrian Jalomo, Saju Linden, Yeowool Linden, Preslee Manuel, Jazmine Medina,…
Runnels County 4-H Members Excel in Texas 4-H Roundup
Marty Vahlenkamp
| Runnels County RegisterEighteen Runnels County 4-H members participated in the 75th Texas 4-H Rally in College Station, Texas, June 8-10. Texas 4-H Roundup, the flagship event for all of Texas 4-H, hosted…