MILES — With the surprising closing of Higginbotham Brothers hardware (HBC) in Ballinger I decided to talk to a local business owner who offers many of the products similar to Higginbotham Brothers.
High school football season is upon us! The excitement is palpable from Winters to Ballinger to Miles! School flags adorn homes and businesses. Player numbers… Login to continue reading Login…
On Tuesday August 12, 2025, the Runnels Co. Historical Commission was presented the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission during the County Commissioners… Login to continue reading Login…
Alex Pena – Alex was the Blizzards’ top boy finisher at the Jim Ned Cross Country meet on Saturday 8 Girl Athlete of the Week:… Login to continue reading Login…
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This past Thursday I had the pleasure of dining with the editor of the Runnels County Register. Bill Hancock and I had a leisurely lunch… Login to continue reading Login…
I've made some changes for the upcoming school year. I hope you'll enjoy them. Whether you approve or not, I'd appreciate your feedback in an email: BHancock@CherryRoad.com
WINTERS - The Blizzards had a rough go of things last year, finishing with a dismal 2-8 record while going winless in district. As a matter of fact, Winters has had a couple of rough seasons. They were 1-9 in 2023; 1-9 in 2022; 2-8 in 2021.
BALLINGER - It's no secret that the mighty Ballinger Bearcats had a couple of forgettable seasons going 1-19 in 2022 and 2023. They rebounded last year with a respectable 5-5 record.
MILES - Every year high school teams lose starting players to graduation. It's just the way it is. But this year Miles did more than graduate a few players. They graduated 13, many of them the heart of the team's player leadership.