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Victoria Bible gives a thumbs up for the haul of hogs brought in for the Feral Hog Abatement program. Photo courtesy of Marassia Bible

Feral Hog Abatement program underway

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
With over 40 people attending the first Bosque County Feral Hog Abatement education program, the project is shaping up to be a success. Hunters are able to turn their hog tails into cash in an effort to rid the county of invasive and destructive feral hogs.
Night fit for a Queen

Night fit for a Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Right, Ariana Devora was crowned 2021 Clifton Homecoming Queen during halftime at Friday’s game at Cub Stadium. Left, members of the homecoming court (from left) are Cameron Ritz, Brittany Ramirez, Kelsey Wetegrove, Kaleigh Cochran, Ava Anderson, Homecoming Queen Ariana Devora, Berit Bizzell, Elise Webb, Sumaya Moshiur, and Kyndall Hunt. Turn to page 5 inside for highlights from the Cubs’ exciting win over the Buffalo Bison. Brook DeZavala
Wreaths Across America is entering into its fourth year in Cranfills Gap and will begin its first year in Clifton. Wreaths are placed on the graves of veterans in December each year. Ashley Barner | The Clifton Record

Live up to their legacy

Special To The Clifton Record
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Once again this year, millions of Americans will come together to remember the fallen, honor those that served and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states, including the three cemeteries in Cranfills Gap and three cemeteries in Clifton, as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. This year’s theme, Live up to their Legacy, was chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities.

Clifton Food Bank works to meet community needs

Ashley Barner Editor
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Over the past few weeks, the Clifton Food Bank has increased quantities of food items distributed to clients and have added items such as cooking oil, salt and shelf-stable milk. Although some items may be out of stock due to supply and demand, the food bank tries to stay in stock during operating hours.

ABC 20/20 preview:

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021

Joe Bryan, a former Texas high school principal, spent more than three decades behind bars for the 1985 murder of his w

Andrea Wallum lays out plans for the proposed veterans memorial at Monday’s Meridian City Council Meeting. Brook DeZavala | Meridian Tribune

Council approves plans for veterans memorial

Brook Dezavala
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Andrea Wallum stood before the Meridian City Council to propose a Meridian Veteran’s Memorial be placed in Meridian. Wallum said she had several meetings with multiple people and was told Betsey Pittman from Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) would be a good person to speak with about how to go forward with the idea. Wallum sent her ideas to Pittman and came up with the idea she was presenting to the council.

‘20/20’ to feature Joe Bryan in first broadcast interview

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Following the murder of fourth-grade teacher Mickey Bryan 36 years ago, – on Oct. 15, 1985 – fear and shock washed over Clifton, and local authorities soon arrested her husband, Joe Bryan. Four months earlier another crime rocked the small town – the murder of 17-year-old Judy Whitley, later linked to former Clifton police officer Dennis Dunlap.
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