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Beck named DAR Distinguished Citizen

Ashley Barner Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Bill Beck was posthumously awarded the DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal at the Veterans Tribute program in Clifton on Nov. 11. The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal became available in 2014 and is presented to an individual 18 years or older who fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism.
Bosque Chorale consists of some 40-plus singers who have been in rehearsals for more than two months in preparation for the December 9th concert featuring Selections from Handel’s Messiah. They are pictured here with director David Anavitarte on piano. Photo Courtesy of Bryan Davis

Bosque Chorale to perform Handel’s Messiah

Bryan Davis Special Contributor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
When the Bosque Chorale was still in its planning stages in 2009, Steve Watson and Joy Williamson lent their lifetimes of talent and passion for music to the effort. On December 9, friends will remember the two with a special performance presented in their memory. Selections from Handel’s Messiah, which served as the debut concert for the Bosque Chorale 12 years ago, will once again be heard in the Bosque Arts Center’s third floor Frazier Performance Hall, where the presence of Watson and Williamson are still very much alive and felt by every member of the chorus.

Bosque County arrests and transfers

Staff Report
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
-Amy Tomm Stevens, of Fort Worth, was arrested by BCSO Talbert on November 12, 2021, for the possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 3 less than 28 grams – bond forfeiture, and evading arrest or detention – bond forfeiture.

Prescribed burn kit launch aims at education, advocacy

Susan Himes
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
One of the biggest obstacles for landowners and burn managers advocating for prescribed burns is the need to educate communities and county officials about what exactly a prescribed burn entails, the safety protocols involved and the ultimate benefits for the land.

Interactive self-care webinar slated for Nov. 30

Adam Russell
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Military Families Learning Network are partnering with the Defense Health Agency’s Traumatic Brain Injury Centers of Excellence to present a webinar at 10 a.m. on Nov. 30.
Meridian resident turning 90

Meridian resident turning 90

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Betty Jean (Betsy) Cooper will be 90 years old on December 9, 2021. There will be a celebration with family at the home of her son, Jim Cooper, in Brazoria, Texas. Betsy was born to Frances Glynn Platt Ferris and Lincoln Joseph Ferris on the Ferris farm east of Meridian, which has been in the family since 1867. She was married for 65 years to Kenneth Cooper who passed away in 2014. She has lived her entire life in Bosque County and currently resides at Hilltop on Main retirement home in Meridian. Courtesy Photo

Meridian City Council Correction:

Staff Report
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
During the Meridian City Council meeting held Nov. 8, 2021, the council discussed reimbursement to the National Championship BBQ Cook-off for advertising.
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