The second reading for funding for the Chisholm Trail Plaza was heard during the June meeting of the Meridian EDC last Thursday. “The MEDC has previously funded $100,000 to the project that had been approved, and to amend the budget for an additional $55,694 that was needed to complete the project,” said Meridian EDC President Ron Rieke.

Paul Morales, owner and baker at Clifton’s Breaking Bread Bakery and Deli, delighted members of the Bosque Arts Center Culinary Club on Thursday, July 15 with a fascinating demonstration making pastry cream. The smooth custard-like filling is used as a base for cream pies at his popular downtown bakery.

As of 11:50 p.m. Monday, the Texas DSHS reported 1,403 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Bosque County, up 12 from last week, and an additional 317 cases were probable. 23 cases were active, and 1,660 individuals had fully recovered. The number of deaths in the county remained at 37.