Trees planted in urban areas often serve several architectural and engineering functions. They provide privacy, emphasize views or screen out objectionable views. They reduce glare and reflection, direct pedestrian traffic, and even provide background to enhance architecture. Trees bring natural elements and wildlife habitats into urban surroundings, which increase the quality of life for residents of the community.
Dexter, along with his sisters, was dumped by the river and found hiding under a bush. Fortunately, they were rescued by the Humane Society when someone found them and called.
Pain is a part of everyone’s life. There is a straightforward reason for this: pain carries information that something is wrong, and pain also provides the motivation to act on that information.
Caroling December 23rd. The Last Chapter Business Solutions will host caroling on December 23rd.
Ballinger ISD K-12 Breakfast Friday: Homemade biscuit & gravy w/turkey sausage, fresh apple, fruit punch. Monday: Christmas Holiday.
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 intent* of this piece is to provide comfort to folks who are hearing more than they want to hear. There is much noise in the world, some of it pushing Christmas carolsand other worthwhile sounds--to the side of the road. In spousal conversations--whether interest in what the other is saying is sincere or feigned--we are prone to smile and/ or nod, either of which may be sufficient to get couples back in sync on topics that are interesting to both.
It doesn’t seem like it’s a mere 10 days until Christmas, but here we are, December 15, and counting down. We’ll start single digits tomorrow.
The Runnels County Historical Commission will accept information and pictures through December 31, 2022. Veterans and Military History of Runnels County, Volume VI will be a compilation of military involvement in the county and of those who have served in the military during both war-time and peace-time.
Editor’s note: This article is being reprinted as the Humane Society is still seeking donations for their 20+ dogs and cats. BALLINGER - Everyone has a wish list for Christmas, whether you’re young or old, two-legged or four-legged.