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Bosque County grand jury indictments

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The following list of indictments handed down to the Bosque County District Clerk, Juanita Miller, on March 22, 2024: Larry Jeff Culp, 53, of Meridian was indicted for capital murder of multiple persons - death or life in prison without parole.

Ranch manager roulette: Finding your winning hand

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O wning a ranch is a dream for many, offering an escape from city life to the tranquility of open pastures. However, the reality of ranch ownership, especially for absentee owners, requires careful consideration. Before taking the plunge as an aspiring ranch owner, you must ask yourself one crucial question: Can you manage the property alone?

City of Meridian settles lawsuit, earmarks funds for equipment

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The Meridian City Council breathed a sigh of relief during its regular meeting on Monday, April 15, as it was announced the City of Meridian had received funds from a settlement related to a longtime lawsuit. The City will receive a total of $215,000 as financial compensation for a piece of equipment broken in transit to Waco a few years ago.

Bosque County juniors get ready for Camp RYLA this summer

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This summer, Bosque County Rotary Club will sponsor Bosque County high school juniors Ben Edminston and Alexis Scott at Camp RYLA at Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park, Texas. Edminston attends Clifton High School; Scott attends Valley Mills High School.

Three local MIA veterans to be honored

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The Clifton High School Freshman English honor classes and Project Recover will hold a memorial and fundraiser for three special veterans on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the Clifton ISD Performing Arts Center.

Deadline Wednesday for continuing ed scholarship

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The Clifton Civic Improvement Society is offering one (1) $2,000 scholarship for continuing education. The deadline for requesting an application is Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and deadline for submission is Friday, April 19, 2024.

Childress Creek Water Supply offers scholarship opportunity

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The directors of the Childress Creek Water Supply Corporation have created a scholarship fund for those students living in and being a part of the Childress Creek Water Supply Corporation. The scholarship fund has been named the Calvin Rueter and Dr.

Bosque County, DAR honor Vietnam veterans

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Vietnam War Veterans Day is held annually on March 29; this year it coincided with Good Friday. Bosque River Valley Chapter, NSDAR hosted area Vietnam War veterans and family members at Bosque County Courthouse on Wednesday morning, March 27.

Neighborhood Clifton slated Sunday, April 28

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The Clifton Ministerial Alliance’s annual “Neighborhood Clifton” workday event is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. The deadline to submit requests for projects for volunteers to perform during the workday is Sunday, April 21.