FEBRUARY 19, 2026
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SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 truck for sale. Call or text 325-733-4505 1997 NISSAN D21 Hardbody Pickup 5MT RWD, 4cyl. 5-Speed Manual, 2.4L – 204k - $6,000 Call or Text 786-620-7378
WINCHESTER 20 GUN cabinet $600, wire welder 110, $100. Kerosene heater $100, like new. 2007 Ram 1500, 175k, 3.7L $4500. Call for pictures. 940-256-3838 ALFALFA FOR SALE. Priced delivered to you. Barn stored. 806-474-8791
NEED experienced metal building laborers. Must have transportation to the shop. Call or Text 325-665-5429. Start Immediately!
HAY FOR SALE – Square Bales Klein grass / $4 Bale – Reduced to $3. Cash Only - Will load or help load. Text or Call 325-3705599
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664
6 - 18 WHEELER tirechains. Call 325-238-1614 1941 FORD Super Deluxe convertible, V8, 3-onthe-three Transmission (column mounted shifter), dark navy-blue leather interior, blue/green paint color, wood grained dash & trim with radio, heater and dash clock. Only 13,391 miles, fog lights, stainless is excellent, convertible top. CALL 331-213-1172
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HIRING NOW for a salesperson at Trinity Vapor Lounge. Apply in person at 1426 Barrow, must be 21 or older.
2021 PALOMINO PUMA 32BHQS, practically new, too much to list. If no answer, please leave message 325-642-0377
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FOR SALE - Guardrail Call 254-715-4784
2006 GMC SIERRA1500 4X4 150K Miles, $ 7900 obo.
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ichard’s Auction Ser vice
Consignment Equipment Auction
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 • 9:00am 1905 11th Street, Snyder, TX. 79549
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is committed to providing exceptional healthcare to our community. We are currently seeking the following dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE: DIRECTOR OF RADIOLOGY RADIOLOGY/CT TECH – FT and PT REFERRAL COORDINATOR – CLINIC – FT REGISTRATION CLERK – CLINIC - FT CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH (CPhT) – FT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CLERK - FT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FT CERT OCCUPATIOINAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – FT, PT, PRN RN –-DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN, CNA – DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN LAB – MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - FT To see job description for each position and to apply visit
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For more information visit www.ballingerhospital.org Contact Cam Martin at 325-365-4952 Email diannem@bmhd.org Apply in Person - 608 Ave B, Ballinger, Texas
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