There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Bosque County over the weekend and the active case count continues to remain low. “For the last two weeks we’ve remained below 20 active cases in the county,” said Bosque County Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Anderson.

On Tuesday, April 27, the Meridian City Council hosted a public hearing to receive comments concerning animal control procedures and plans in the city. A concerned resident came to Councilmember Jackye Hatley with a list of suggestions to improve the current animal control situation in Meridian.

The Texas Beef Council has launched a newly redesigned and updated website at TexasBeefCheckoff.com that makes it faster and easier for Texas cattle producers to learn more about the state’s beef checkoff program.

-Tyler Zachery McKain, of Valley Mills, was arrested on April 23 for indecency with a child sexual contact. -Roberto Treto-Trinidad, of Waco, was arrested on April 23 for theft of property $100 or more but less than $750.

The week of May 3-7 is Teachers Appreciation Week. “School teachers along with all School personnel should be appreciated every week.

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.

-Ricky Lynn Addison, of Cranfills Gap, was arrested on April 19 for the possession of a controlled substance one gram or more but less than four grams. -Zakaree Aaron Watson, of Waco, was arrested on April 19 for the possession of a controlled substance one gram or more but less than four grams, the possession of marijuana less than two ounces, unlawfully carrying a weapon, assault causing bodily injury and a blue warrant.