The City of Clifton temporarily turned into an island for the first time in 34 years as heavy rains brought record-breaking flood waters to Bosque County last weekend.The Bosque River and several nearby creeks broke their banks making bridges and highways impassable from all directions – thanks to…
The Bosque Museum Docents have rescheduled their “May in Manhattan” Tea and Style Show for this Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The fundraiser was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 5, but was postponed due to flooding and road closures experienced throughout Bosque County on that date.…
E arlier this year I made it a point to get out of the office and have coffee with people in the community.I was inspired by a monthly coffee meeting that former Clifton Main Street manager Angela Smith started prior to the pandemic.Angela called her morning coffee hour “Perk Up,” and it drew…
I t's been quite a 24 hours here. The Bosque River borders this ranch on the west. When it overflowed its banks yesterday, it crested at 35.89 feet. Flood stage is 23 feet. My houses, barns, shops, and outbuildings are thankfully on higher ground. Our pecan bottoms, lower pastures and cultivated…
Accomplishing a feat that has not been achieved by a member of the Clifton boys track team since 1998, Cub junior Ray Ochoa made most of his third return trip to the UIL Class 3A State Track & Field Championships last Saturday. Setting a new school record with a time of 48.22 in the 400-meter…
The Bosque County Historical Commission is seeking persons living in Bosque County who have an interest in local history and in preserving local history to serve on the BCHC’s board of directors.The Bosque County Historical Commission is the official organization for carrying out the State of Texas…
The Bosque County-Area Go Texan Committee raised $58,578 at its recent Extravaganza on Saturday night, April 13.“[This was] the best year to date,” the committee said in a statement. “A huge shout out to our community and their support. Thank you all!”The funds raised go toward scholarships to…
Carter BloodCare’s mobile unit will be stopping in and around Bosque County in May and June to collect blood donations.The mobile unit will be set up for the Lake Whitney community drive on Tuesday, May 28, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.On Monday, June 17, the mobile unit will be located at PETOL Gearench…
A pril was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.Texas, as usual, is a leader in tornadic…
BBB Scam Tracker has gotten numerous reports of a clever travel scam this summer vacation season. Con artists pretend to own a vacation rental and insist on being paid directly rather than through the official rental platform. If you book with them, you’ll be out of money and face a potentially…
Eligible voters from across Bosque County turned out to cast their ballots for the future of their respective municipalities and school districts over the last week.Bosque County Clerk Tab Ferguson on Saturday, May 4, released the unofficial results in races for city council, school board trustees…
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The Bosque Museum Docents have rescheduled their “May in Manhattan” Tea and Style Show for this…
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Eligible voters from across Bosque County turned out to cast their ballots for the future of their…
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Project Recover fundraiser highlights three Bosque soldiers missing-in-actionFor family members…
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The City of Clifton temporarily turned into an island for the first time in 34 years as heavy rains brought record-breaking flood waters to Bosque County last weekend. The Bosque River and several nearby creeks broke their banks making bridges and highways impassable from all directions – thanks to water falling within a short time late Saturday and early Sunday.
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Occurring every May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month is devoted to shining the spotlight on the most common cancer in the United States — skin cancer. It’s…
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Was it the dysfunctional sisters? Was it the cowardly novel writer? Was it the saccharine couple? Was it the mysterious young lady? Or was it the goofy…
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Friday, May 10, 20247 p.m. - 10 p.m. – Matt Lopez and Randall Austin at Ramblin' Dan's Bar & Grill.7 p.m. - 10 p.m. – Ben Rendek at Parsons Marina at Lake…
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Accomplishing a feat that has not been achieved by a member of the Clifton boys track team since 1998, Cub junior Ray Ochoa made most of his third return trip…
Brett Voss
For the Meridian boys track team, it has become the expectation for them to get back to the UIL Class 1A State Track & Field Championships each year. But…
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With Bosque County represented well at the UIL State Track and Field Championships held last Thursday-Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium on the campus of the…
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Mondays weekly11:30 a.m. – Bosque County Senior Services / Meals on Wheels Program serves meals to people aged 60 and up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in…
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Friday, May 3, 20247 p.m. - 10 p.m. – Johna Mae at Shooky’s on the lake Parsons Marina at Lake Whitney.Saturday, May 4, 2024TBA – Chris Low Trio at Rockin’ A…
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The Turnersville 67th Annual Homecoming Program will be on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Turnersville Tabernacle. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Come early…
