July 2022

Emilio Martinez

Emilio Martinez passed from this life on June 24, 2022 at the age of 74. He was born April 19, 1948 to Demetrio Martinez, Sr. and Francisca Martinez. He married Rebecca M. Martinez December 9, 1988 in Winters, TX and they shared 34 years together. He retired after 45 years with John’s International/Lunds as a steel welder/assembler. Emilio enjoyed playing pool, fishing, bingo, watching movies and spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He would reminisce and share stories of early times at work and in his hometown. He will be remembered for being a great provider, a hard worker, and his love and passion for God, life, and family. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather, Popo Emilio.

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Betty Kinnard

Betty Joyce Jones Kinnard, 89, passed away on June 25, 2022, in San Angelo. Betty was born on April 26, 1933 to Clyde and Birtie Lee (Whitely) Jones in Royalty.

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6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago on Monday, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said. The suspect remained on the loose hours later as authorities scoured the area.

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AG Paxton joins letter to Federal Trade Commission on baby formula shortage

AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a multi-state letter, led by West Virginia, to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the ongoing baby formula supply issues throughout the United States. This issue has plagued the entire country for weeks on end and Texas families are paying the price. The letter was sent in response to the FTC’s request for comments on possible causes of the infant formula shortage.

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Man Sentenced to Statutory Maximum of 20 Years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography

FORT WORTH, TX – Angel Aguilar Montalvo was sentenced June 28, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Means to the statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to an indictment charging one count of receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham of the Northern District of Texas.

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Runnels County Jail Log

This records package is presented as a public service by area law enforcement and the Runnels County Register. A person who is arrested or accused of a crime, present at a crime scene, or identified as a suspect in any printed report is not necessarily guilty of a criminal offense. Guilt or innocence must be determined in a court of law. The Register publishes all information provided by participating law enforcement agencies.The Register publishes all information provided by participating law enforcement agencies.

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