FEMArecently announced the selections for nearly $3 billion in funding through two competitive grant programs to protect communities from extreme weather events. In FEMA Region 6, this includes nine BRIC national competition selections for $120.5 million and 68 community-wide selections for $333.1 million in Flood Mitigation Assistance.

Local Report Better Business Bureau M oving is stressful, expensive,andtimeconsuming! That makes it a perfect opportunity for scammers. If you are relocating and need help transporting your vehicle, watch out for this scam.

The Meridian City Council recently approved the hiring of a new city administrator for the City of Meridian. As of October 1, 2023, Kris Purcell Garza is now managing Meridian City Hall as the city administrator.

The committee overseeing the Bosque County Veterans Memorial received an update on the project’s status during its Thursday, August 31, meeting at the Senior Center in Meridian. Project coordinator Andrea Wallum informed the committee’s trustees that RMB Monuments received the first downpayment ($10,000) on May 18, 2023.

The 36th Annual National Championship Barbecue Cookoff will be held on Saturday, October 28, at Bosque Bottoms in Meridian. With a guaranteed payout of $20,000, this state championship sanctioned by Outlaw BBQ Association is open to all teams.

You probably already know about the common ways to save electricity like turning off lights, unplugging unused appliances, and using ceiling fans. We talk about these ways all the time on this blog. But what about the nonstandard ways to save energy? If you want to be an individual and stand out from the crowd while showing off your unique energy-saving personality, we’ve compiled some obscure ways you can go the extra mile to save electricity.

The Laguna Park Mobile Food Pantry will be open at the Wings of Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Laguna Park this Saturday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., or until supplies run out.

Carter BloodCare’s mobile unit will be stopping in Bosque County through the month of October to collect blood donations. The mobile unit will be located at Morgan Independent School District on Wednesday, October 18, from 10 a.m.