Bosque County Today

Firefighters educate children, adults For Fire Prevention Week and Month

Fire Prevention Month is held annually each October, with fire prevention week held last week (Oct. 6-12). The Clifton Volunteer Fire Department works throughout the year to raise awareness about

George Hallmark honored with award

George Hallmark’s work is representative of the artistic quality of the Meridian Community. He was born in Cleburne in 1949 and grew up in Joshua. Today, he lives just outside

Dynamic Family Dentistry changes hands, keeps quality care first

Dynamic Family Dentistry, located in Clifton for over 30 years, celebrated the retirement of owner Deanna Walker. The business has been in operation since the late ‘80s, having changed locations

George Hallmark honored with award

George Hallmark’s work is representative of the artistic quality of the Meridian Community. He was born in Cleburne in 1949 and grew up in Joshua. Today, he lives just outside

State Park Superintendent advocates, educates

Meridian State Park Superintendent Steven Kimbley works day-by-day to keep park operations running smoothly for guests to “get away” and enjoy. State parks have become increasingly frequented over the last

Reduced to Rubble

The final wall of the old Bosque County Jail fell Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. President of the Parks and Recreation Department Don Hatley said that crews took out

News

What’s Going On

Bosque River Valley Chapter meeting Oct. 20

State Fair & Heart of Texas Stock Shows

Stock Show season is under way and Bosque County 4-H is there! The State Fair of Texas kicked the season off followed by the Heart of Texas Fair.

Meridian School House of Horrors

Meridian ISD will host the School House of Horrors two Saturdays, Oct. 19 and 26. There will be additional opening Halloween Night Thursday, Oct. 31. The fun will begin each night at 7 p.m.

Sports

Meridian Tribune Local Sports Young Yellowjackets drop district opener to Mart

Meridian High School’s football team has gone through its share of growing pains this season.

Cubs collar Bulldogs in district action

The Clifton Cubs came out fast against the Hamilton Bulldogs last Friday, winning by a final score of 56-13.

By Arthur Devitalis

Yellowjackets play the Eagles

Two Bosque County teams faced off last Friday (Sept. 27) as the Meridian Yellowjackets and Valley Mills Eagles took the line of scrimmage.

Columns & Opinions

Connally so close to Vice-Presidency

On Oct. 22, 1952, a leading Lone Star daily newspaper asked the election-eve question, “Can Parr tilt the vote for Adlai?”

By This Week In Texas History

Governor declares disaster in Imelda-affected counties

AUSTIN — State budget writers likely will have more funds to meet the needs of Texas in the near term, based on information released Oct. 10 by the comptroller’s office.

By Capitol Highlights