The deadline to enter the Meridian Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Decorating Contest is Wednesday, December 13, at 12 p.m. noon.

The last day to turn in items for the Clifton Police Department’s “Operation Silver Santa” campaign is this Friday, December 15. The public is invited to donate unwrapped items for senior citizens living in local nursing homes.

Light bulbs are tricky to recycle, as they require special care for safe handling. It can also be a challenge to find a place where they can be dropped off locally. Read on to learn the basics of how to manage these items in your home and find places to recycle them.

Texas AgrAbility is offering a free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training online at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14.

There are many ways we take care of our health, from eating healthy foods and moving our bodies to visiting the doctor for annual exams. But social connection is one aspect of aging and living well that is often overlooked.

B’s Baskets has officially moved to historic downtown Meridian. The restaurant with award-winning old-fashioned fast food held its grand opening at their new location at 301 West Morgan Street on Tuesday, December 5.

W hen the holiday season rolls around, many shoppers turn to online seller platforms to find unique, handmade gifts for their friends and family. Scammers have taken note, and according to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, they’re targeting shoppers with a not-so-unique scam. These recent reports say that the scam is taking place on well-known and reputable websites, such as Etsy (a BBB Accredited Business). Scammers might use this same scam tactic on other platforms as well.

The Bosque County Commissioners Court approved hiring Capstone Mechanical to upgrade the HVAC equipment and controls at the Bosque County Courthouse. The price for the upgrade in the bid was $867,600.

The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan. The plan outlines how these entities will connect the Lone Star State for a brighter future by making it easier for all Texans to access and use the internet. From today through January 5, 2024, Texans can give their opinions on the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan by visiting broadbandfortexas. com/tdop.