“Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate, reflective balladry...her songs ring with emotional depth.” --Rolling Stone Texas-born, Louisianaraised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball will perform at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Ball has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a fullscale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage.

The Chisholm Chili Cookoff comes to Bosque Bottoms in Meridian this weekend. The fun starts Friday with music, contests and a Free Outdoor Movie featuring the John Wayne classic western, Chisum.

Only a week and a half remains before the first ever Chisholm Chili Cookoff is set to begin, and the Meridian Parks and Rec has planned a full schedule of events. Activities start late Friday afternoon on June 25 at Bosque Bottoms Pavilion in Meridian.

Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) held a town hall meeting in Meridian last Tuesday where he discussed issues important to the Republican Party. Williams described himself as “a Christian conservative, pro-life, 2nd Amendment grassroots taxpayer.” “This is such and important county in our district and our district is growing so fast,” said Williams.