Sophia Bateson’s Texas History essay won District honors. She was recognized Thursday, May 6, at the meeting of Sterling C.Robertson Chapter of DRT by the DRT State District 5 Representative, Sherry Jenkins. Her essay is now eligible for state honors. Courtesy Photo

Clifton High School seniors will parade through downtown Clifton on Friday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Seniors will line up at the Blossom Shoppe at 5:30 and the parade will follow the traditional route through downtown.

Bosque County Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Anderson told Commissioners Court Monday he was approached by Health and Human Services last week to ask if there were any homebound, elderly or nursing home residents who had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. Anderson said he reached out to the nursing homes and other agencies excluding Senior Services to see if any residents who wanted the vaccine were unable to receive it.

Mayor City of Meridian Johnnie Hauerland- 69.82% Stacie Johnson- 30.18% Councilmember City of Meridian Meghann Giesecke- 37.80% Ryan Nieuwenhuis- 31.62% Alicia Reed- 26.46% Melba Catchings- 4.12% Mayor City of Clifton Richard Spitzer- 73.33% Ryan Bocco- 26.67% Alderman City of Clifton Raymond C. Zuehlke- 42.69% Jim Heid- 29.82% Dale LaRue- 27.49% Mayor City of Valley Mills Josh Thayer- 57.84% Jerry Wittmer- 37.75% Arley L.

The VFW is a fraternal organization of combat veterans and whose purpose is to serve and assist other veterans and promote civic responsibility in the community. VFW Post 8553 has members who served in WWII all the way up to Operation Iraqi Freedom and they work hard to keep the post’s mission going strong.

Clifton native Ricky Richards is a retired Captain of the U.S. Navy and the current Commander of VFW Post #8553.

Meridian residents gathered at the Meridian Cemetery to celebrate the unveiling of a new Texas State Historical Marker to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Russell Daniel Holt (1910-1959).