Bosque County Today

Beginning last week and continuing through the month of April, residential garbage pickup routines have changed for both Meridian and Clifton. Garbage pickup and disposal services are provided by Waste Connections of Texas.

Quilt guild sews hospital masks

In times of national crisis, all hands are on deck to help win the war. Everyone finds a way to jump in and help out. So too, in facing the current epidemic, local folks are coming up with their own special ways of fighting the invisible enemy...

Homeschool teenager shadows city employees

Working a full-time job for a week isn’t something most teenagers get to experience. For 14-year-old Meridian resident Carsyn Head, however,

Joe Bryan paroled after 35 years in prison

After 35 years behind bars at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Joe Bryan, a former principal at Clifton High School, will walk out of prison to the loving arms of his brother, James Bryan.

Urbanovskys took first at Lake Limestone fishing tournament

The Central Texas High School Tournament Trail, located in the Heart of Central Texas, provides an opportunity for both Middle School and High School students in grades 6th through 12th to excel both academically and professionally by means of...

Kids get Hooked on Catfishin’

Since October members of the 4-H Sport Fishing Project have been learning and preparing for this day, the catfish outing. Nineteen youth from third grade through eleventh gathered at Steele Creek Park, located on the banks of Lake Whitney.

News

Goodall-Witcher prepares for COVID-19

Goodall-Witcher Healthcare is dedicated t preparing the community for the potential impact of COVID-19. With this in mind, we will continue posing updates as new information becomes available.

By Carol Rueter

Protective Measures

Avoiding COVID-19 requires smart hygiene and consistent protective measures. There are many simple steps you can take to protect yourself, your family and friends.

Fielden honored for essay

Awarded First Place at TXDAR State Level for her essay in the NSDAR Women's Issues essay contest, in the Family category, is Clifton resident Sue Fielden, Honorary Regent for the Bosque River Valle

Sports

SPRING SPORTS KICK OFF ACROSS BOSQUE

Baseball

Clifton Cubs

According to coach Sam Ledlow, the Lady Cubs “are focusing on each day being better than the last. We open up our first district game in two weeks and are excited to get this season rolling.”

Valley Mills Eagles

Columns & Opinions

PERSPECTIVES

There’s no way to avoid thinking about Corona virus. Almost every facet of our lives is affected, so I can’t imagine anything else to write about or draw.

By Rustic Ramblings By Dr. Genie Ellis The Clifton Record

White House grants disaster declaration for the state of Texas

President Trump on March 25 issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Texas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump’s action came at the request of Gov.

By Capitol Highlights By Ed Sterling

If the M&M’s Are Pastel, It Must Be Spring

Local merchants are tempting me with irresistible spring flower/ gardening displays.

Lifestyle

Food assistance around the county

Anyone facing in a food shortfall brought on by a Coronavirus layoff can check in with these services.

By Kate Colby The Clifton Record

IN CUSTODY ARREST LOG

Anna Rose Arenas, of Waco, charged with abandon, endanger child, criminal negligence, arrested March 20.

Courthouse closes for COVID-19

After careful consideration of the Bosque County Courthouse staff and citizens, it has been decided to close the courthouse doors to the public temporarily.

By Local Report The Clifton Record

Obituaries

BETTY J. SOWDER

Betty J. Sowder gained her angel wings on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM, Mitchell Cemetery in Iredell, Texas.

OPAL RYSTAD

Opal Rysad, 93, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clifton.

GLENDA LAVELL ROGERS

Glenda Lavell Rogers, 78 passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P. M. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Clifton.