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Commissioners amend tax abatement guidelines

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
A public meeting was held during commissioners court Monday where the court discussed the county’s guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements in reinvestment zones. Guidelines were developed by the county’s tax abatement specialist and were amended with suggestions.
A treat for BARK

A treat for BARK

News Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
National Championship Barbecue Cook off presented BARK with a check in the amount of $5,810.80 after their annual fundraiser dinner and silent auction. Each year NCBC selects a worthy cause to benefit from their fundraiser, and this year Chairman Byron Howard (middle) presented representatives of BARK with a donation that will go a long way to help rehabilitate and re-home dogs in Bosque County.
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Cedric Davis runs for Texas HD 13

Local Report
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Democratic nominee Cedric Davis has worked hard across the district and the state since winning the March Primary to hear from citizens and learn what they believe important issues facing them were, Davis said it is time to have some “Real Talk” about how to help all struggling Central Texans.

Back to School Bash a go in Meridian

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis, along with council members and city officials, have planned a Back to School Bash to take place Saturday, August 20 in Meridian Park and Lions Park. Nieuwenhuis said after learning Meridian ISD was not providing school supplies to its students this year, he wanted to organize an event to help gather supplies for families who may need assistance.

City of Meridian issues voluntary water restrictions

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The City of Meridian has issued voluntary outdoor watering restrictions which began Monday, July 25. This follows the City of Clifton’s call for mandatory watering restrictions earlier this month as extreme drought conditions continue throughout the county. Because Meridian receives an allotment of water from Clifton every month, the city was asked to move into voluntary watering restrictions.
As gas prices continue to drop for the sixth straight week across the county, local motorists can expect to pay about $3.95 per gallon at the pumps in Meridian. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune

Gas price plummet picks up steam, 9 states under $4

Staff Report Meridian Tribune
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
For the sixth straight week the nation’s average gas price dropped, falling 17.4 cents from a week ago to $4.33 per gallon Tuesday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 56.7 cents from a month ago and $1.19 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 13.0 cents in the last week and stands at $5.41 per gallon.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays weekly 11 a.m. – A meal program for Bosque County residents 60 and over meets at the Methodist Church Family Life Center in Meridian.
Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis considers recommendations from council members about alcohol consumption in the city’s parks. Seated next to him is council member Meghann Giesecke. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune

Council reviews alcohol consumption in city parks

Ashley Barner
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Meridian City Council met Monday evening where they discussed alcohol consumption in city parks. Currently, city ordinances do not allow for alcohol consumption in the parks without a permit, something Parks and Recreation has been respectful of without much consistency from the city.

Back to School Bash a go in Meridian

Ashley Barner
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis, along with council members and city officials, have planned a Back to School Bash to take place Saturday, August 20 in Meridian Park and Lions Park. Nieuwenhuis said after learning Meridian ISD was not providing school supplies to its students this year, he wanted to organize an event to help gather supplies for families who may need assistance.
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