November 2022

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.

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Life Lessons in 247 Pages…

Spinning tops flung long ago finally stopped, they were like the season’s final flailing of turkeys soon to be main courses on Thanksgiving tables. For some journalists, however, minds continue to spin--conjuring, probing, marveling and expressing--thoughts about life, sometimes exceeding sublime or falling short of ridiculous.

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Local artist finds creative expression through recyclables

Willow Johnston, a Ballinger resident for the past three years has found an interesting knack of creating art using almost completely all recycled items. I met Willow, by chance, a few years ago as I was unloading items into my storage container. She and her husband, Mike, lived close-by to the sea container where I was, and the noise brought her outside her RV.

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In search of mom and pop restaurants

I went to the Miles Vs. Sterling City playoff game last Thursday. It was a nail biter coming down to a missed extra point. I later watched the replay of the game on television. I think there was an offside penalty on that play, but it was not called and the win was not meant to be. It was a great season for the Bulldogs. I wish the Sterling City Eagles good luck as they move deeper into the playoffs.

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