The Clifton Record, founded in 1895, has been published since 1979 by Progressive Media Communications, Inc., a corporation owned by James W. Smith and W. Leon Smith. The Record is Clifton's oldest continuing business and the oldest operating newspaper in Bosque County. It is published weekly and serves Bosque County and surrounding areas.

This realistic 1930s scene depicts The CLIFTEX Theatre and The Clifton Record, as painted by Clifton artist Gary Artzt.
Telephone (all departments):
(254) 675-3336E-mail:
Editorial Department: news@cliftonrecord.com
Advertising Department: ads@cliftonrecord.comFax:
(254) 675-4090Physical address:
310 W. 5th St., Clifton, TXSend mail to:
The Clifton Record, P.O. Box 353, Clifton, TX 76634
The editorial staff consists of:
W. Leon Smith, Editor-in-Chief
Carol Moulton, Staff Writer
The advertising department consists of:
Melanie Harvey, Marketing Director
Tammy Shelton, Advertising Consultant
Shelly Cooper, Advertising Consultant
Timmy Kleine, Advertising Consultant
The business department consists of:
Kay Ortiz, Front Office/Subscription Manager
Allison Smith, Internet Manager