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New baby, new year

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The first baby born at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in 2023 was born on the first day of the new year. At 11:42 p.m.

Bosque, Clifton officers stop fleeing driver

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The Clifton Police Department took action to stop a driver fleeing law enforcement on Tuesday evening, January 17. The police reported on social media that the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office dispatch notified the department that a vehicle was fleeing a BCSO deputy north of Meridian, headed south towards Clifton.

Bosque County indictments

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The following list of indictments handed down to the Bosque County District Clerk, Juanita Miller, on January 9, 2023: - Athan Louis Delgado, 28, of Morgan, was charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to assault, 2nd degree felony..

Clifton City Council certifies 2022 sales tax election results

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The Clifton City Council certified the results of the November 8, 2022, election on the local sales tax proposition during its regular meeting on December 10, 2022. The purpose of reauthorization of the local sales and use tax was to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair for streets within the Clifton city limits at the tax rate of a fourth of one percent.

Weathering the weird weather

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Bosque County’s strength is grounded in people’s ability to work together across different groups, neighborhoods, and zip codes. The West Shore Civic Association demonstrated this strength by installing a backup power system at the West Shore Community Center in Laguna Park on Friday, January 20.

State Sen. Birdwell announces staff

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State Senator Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) last week announced his capitol staff members for the 88th legislative session which began on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. MaKayla Arthur, Allie Barnett, Kirstee Bock, Carter Byrum, JW Galloway, Hunter Hinton, Ryan Hogan, Gatlin Moncla, and Shelby Sterling will represent the senator in the Austin office.

January gardening guide: Cold weather recovery and more

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The cold weather and freezing temperatures at the end of the year damaged grasses, plants and trees across the state. The coldest December in Texas in 40 years left gardeners dealing with the ugly aftermath in their gardens and yards.