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Cinco de Mayo to benefit Cook Children's Hospital
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:59 am)
At the age of 12 Alexis Enriquez was diagnosed with Leukemia. She is now a freshman at Clifton High School and undergoing her third chemo process at Cook Children's Hospital and preparing for a bone marrow transplant.
Through this whole process Alexis remains positive and serves as a role model to her classmates. She is a model student who takes pride in doing her best and is very involved in church and community activities. No matter what, she is quick to give a beautiful smile and a warm hello.
Through this entire ordeal, Alexis' family has received
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:59 am)
At the age of 12 Alexis Enriquez was diagnosed with Leukemia. She is now a freshman at Clifton High School and undergoing her third chemo process at Cook Children's Hospital and preparing for a bone marrow transplant.
Through this whole process Alexis remains positive and serves as a role model to her classmates. She is a model student who takes pride in doing her best and is very involved in church and community activities. No matter what, she is quick to give a beautiful smile and a warm hello.
Through this entire ordeal, Alexis' family has received
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5 [189] Pounds of Cool
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:58 am)
Jared Lee Fossett is seen with a 5[189] pound bass he caught, along with several catfish, early Saturday morning at the Bosque River.
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:58 am)
Jared Lee Fossett is seen with a 5[189] pound bass he caught, along with several catfish, early Saturday morning at the Bosque River.
GWHA to host blood drive with Carter BloodCare
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:57 am)
A change of seasons offers the promise of warmer days, more colorful landscape and fresh perspective [150] renew the gift of hope this spring for transfusion-dependent patients by giving blood. Blood transfusion makes possible surgical procedures, cancer treatments and transplant operations for patients in our community.
Cancer patients use more blood products, including platelets, than any other patient group in the Carter BloodCare service area. Platelets have a shelf-life of only five days, making the need for volunteer blood donors constant. The necessity for blood will not take a spring break because every two minutes someone in the
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:57 am)
A change of seasons offers the promise of warmer days, more colorful landscape and fresh perspective [150] renew the gift of hope this spring for transfusion-dependent patients by giving blood. Blood transfusion makes possible surgical procedures, cancer treatments and transplant operations for patients in our community.
Cancer patients use more blood products, including platelets, than any other patient group in the Carter BloodCare service area. Platelets have a shelf-life of only five days, making the need for volunteer blood donors constant. The necessity for blood will not take a spring break because every two minutes someone in the
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Voter registration cards to be mailed
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:56 am)
Bosque County residents should start receiving their voter registrations cards in the mail this week according to the Bosque County Voter Registrar, Arlene Swiney.
Registered voters will automatically get their new cards. Voters in Bosque County who have moved within the county or changed names must contact the Bosque County Registrar's Office to update their information if they have not already done so.
New voters, or those who have moved to a new county, must register to vote 30 days prior to election day.[160]Those wishing to vote in local city and school elections must register or make any
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 11:56 am)
Bosque County residents should start receiving their voter registrations cards in the mail this week according to the Bosque County Voter Registrar, Arlene Swiney.
Registered voters will automatically get their new cards. Voters in Bosque County who have moved within the county or changed names must contact the Bosque County Registrar's Office to update their information if they have not already done so.
New voters, or those who have moved to a new county, must register to vote 30 days prior to election day.[160]Those wishing to vote in local city and school elections must register or make any
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Sports & Education
Lady Cubs defeat Maypearl
by Carol Spicer
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:06 pm)
By Carol Spicer / The Clifton Record
Halie Henderson gives it a full roundhouse swing during action on Wednesday at home. Last night Jennifer Vrazel lead the Lady Cubs in the win against Maypearl.[160]She went 3-3 at the plate, with 3 doubles, and 2 RBI's. "She also played phenominal on defense," said Coach DeeDee Kirkpatrick.[160]"Vrazel has really stepped up as a leader on our team, and much of last nights success was due to her leadership and continuous effort![160]I am very proud of how far she has came and look forward to what more she can bring to our team."
"Jordan Woosley pitched a great game last night.[160]She has continued to step up and play an important role on the
by Carol Spicer
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:06 pm)
By Carol Spicer / The Clifton Record
Halie Henderson gives it a full roundhouse swing during action on Wednesday at home. Last night Jennifer Vrazel lead the Lady Cubs in the win against Maypearl.[160]She went 3-3 at the plate, with 3 doubles, and 2 RBI's. "She also played phenominal on defense," said Coach DeeDee Kirkpatrick.[160]"Vrazel has really stepped up as a leader on our team, and much of last nights success was due to her leadership and continuous effort![160]I am very proud of how far she has came and look forward to what more she can bring to our team."
"Jordan Woosley pitched a great game last night.[160]She has continued to step up and play an important role on the
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Cubs compete at Crawford meet
by Carol Spicer
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:04 pm)
R.L. Pilcher once again took a first place in the 3200 run at Crawford. The varsity and JV Cubs competed at the Crawford track meet, the last meet before district action this week in Rio Vista.
The varsity's individual results, by event are as follows:
[149] 3200m run [150] first, R.L. Pilcher, 10:14.26.
[149] 400m relay [150] sixth, Ethan Kroll, Jake Weaver, Christian Luna, Dakotta Thomas, 46.32.
[149] 400m dash [150] first, Shane Prescher, 51.43.
[149] 110m hurdles [150] third, Connor Albrecht, 16.63.
[149] 300m hurdles [150] sixth, Jared Fossett, 47.69.
1600m relay [150] third, Brandon Benfer, R.L. Pilcher, Jake Weaver, Shane Prescher, 3:30.60.
[149] Pole Vault [150] first, Connor Albrecht, 13'6"; fourth, Brandon
by Carol Spicer
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:04 pm)
R.L. Pilcher once again took a first place in the 3200 run at Crawford. The varsity and JV Cubs competed at the Crawford track meet, the last meet before district action this week in Rio Vista.
The varsity's individual results, by event are as follows:
[149] 3200m run [150] first, R.L. Pilcher, 10:14.26.
[149] 400m relay [150] sixth, Ethan Kroll, Jake Weaver, Christian Luna, Dakotta Thomas, 46.32.
[149] 400m dash [150] first, Shane Prescher, 51.43.
[149] 110m hurdles [150] third, Connor Albrecht, 16.63.
[149] 300m hurdles [150] sixth, Jared Fossett, 47.69.
1600m relay [150] third, Brandon Benfer, R.L. Pilcher, Jake Weaver, Shane Prescher, 3:30.60.
[149] Pole Vault [150] first, Connor Albrecht, 13'6"; fourth, Brandon
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Perspectives
Just to be clear
by Dennis Phillips
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:02 pm)
Eventually, it happens. After many years of publishing newspapers, I can assure you the "Letters To The Editor" section of a newspaper comes under fire, and frankly it took longer to happen in this newspaper than in most.
Last week in The Clifton Record, a letter was submitted with "questionable" content. There are many reasons a letter can be defined as questionable, in the case of last week's letter, it appeared very opinionated and well aimed at Clifton ISD administrators and coaches.
While Mrs. Demore is entitled to her opinion of the school system, should the letter have
by Dennis Phillips
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:02 pm)
Eventually, it happens. After many years of publishing newspapers, I can assure you the "Letters To The Editor" section of a newspaper comes under fire, and frankly it took longer to happen in this newspaper than in most.
Last week in The Clifton Record, a letter was submitted with "questionable" content. There are many reasons a letter can be defined as questionable, in the case of last week's letter, it appeared very opinionated and well aimed at Clifton ISD administrators and coaches.
While Mrs. Demore is entitled to her opinion of the school system, should the letter have
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Business
Sales tax revenue on increase
by Local Report
(Posted 2/15/2012 08:52 am)
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that state sales tax revenue in January was $2 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to January 2011.
"Sales tax revenue continues to grow in almost all major economic categories and revenue has now increased for 22 consecutive months," Combs said. "The recent monthly increase was led by the oil and natural gas-related sectors. Restaurants and services sectors also showed significant gains."
Combs will send February local sales tax allocations totaling $708.5 million to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts, up 8.2 percent compared to February 2011.
According to the More
by Local Report
(Posted 2/15/2012 08:52 am)
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced that state sales tax revenue in January was $2 billion, up 9.5 percent compared to January 2011.
"Sales tax revenue continues to grow in almost all major economic categories and revenue has now increased for 22 consecutive months," Combs said. "The recent monthly increase was led by the oil and natural gas-related sectors. Restaurants and services sectors also showed significant gains."
Combs will send February local sales tax allocations totaling $708.5 million to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts, up 8.2 percent compared to February 2011.
According to the More
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