Fred Ballard News Today

Incorporated in 1872, Colorado Springs has had its share of rowdy times and colorful characters. Many of the buildings constructed on Tejon Street during those early years still stand as

It was 2003, and U.S. Army buddies Fred Ballard and Raymond Garrison were hunkered down in Baghdad, Iraq, mortar fire making their lives miserable. “It was a dangerous job,” said Ballard, 47, a Waxahachie native who, though otherwise sharp, retired from the military with a 100% disability rating because of hearing loss. Improvised explosive devices were an occupational hazard during his multiple Middle East tours, one explosion bursting his eardrums. “I was blown up several times...

Food trucks have returned to Magnolia Market at the Silos, continuing the complex’s return to normal after a major expansion project, even as the COVID-19 pandemic causes hospitalizations to surge locally and experts fear further spread because of holiday gatherings. The food lineup now includes Guess Family Barbecue, Cheddar Box, 900 Degrees Pizzeria, Chuck’s Gourmet Popcorn, Summer Snow, Magnolia Table, Silos Baking Co., Club Sandwich, Heart of Texas Dog House, Luna Juice, Alabama S...