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COVID-19 update, vaccines on the way

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Bosque County suffered one additional death last week, bringing the county’s total deaths to 14. Nationwide, new COVID-19 cases are soaring with 100,000 or more cases per day for the last 8 days.

Bosque COVID update

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Nationally, over 10 million people have tested positively for COVID-19, and fortunately Bosque County has not suffered like many other communities. Judge Don Pool gave his weekly COVID-19 update at the Bosque County Commissioners meeting saying there were 434 positive cases according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

Bosque County arrest report

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• Michael David Rosecrans, 39, of Clifton, was arrested on October 30 for driving while intoxicated with a BAC of 0.15 or more. • Miguel Angel Estrada, 28, of Whitney, was arrested on October 30 for fleeing from a police officer and driving while intoxicated.

Bosque County indictments

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• Benny Charles Smith, 74, of Clifton, was indicted for the deadly conduct discharge of a firearm, third degree felony. • Jason Melvin McCrary, 32, of Waco, was indicted for the possession of a controlled substance: methamphetamine, less than one gram, state jail felony.

Thank you for your service

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Like many events, Veterans Day celebrations look a little different this year. The Bosque River Valley Chapter, NSDAR, was unable to hold their Annual Veterans Tribute, an event they’ve hosted every year since the chapter’s organization in 2013, so they joined forces with the Clifton VFW in their outreach of gratitude for veterans in front of Keith Ace Hardware this past weekend in Clifton.

Judge Pool resigns

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Bosque County Judge Don Pool submitted his resignation to the Commissioners during the Monday, November 9, 2020 commissioners meeting. His resignation is effective, December, 31, 2020.

Bosque County election results

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• District Attorney, 220th Judicial District Adam Sibley (Rep), unopposed • County Attorney Natalie Koehler (Rep), unopposed Sheriff Trace Hendricks (Rep), 83% Danny Ragsdale (Dem), 17% • County Tax Assessor-Collector Arlene Swiney (Rep), unopposed • County Commissioner, Prectinct No. 3 Larry Phillip, unopposed • Constable, Precinct No.

Judge Pool Resigns

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Bosque County Judge Don Pool announced his resignation at the Monday, Nov. 9 commissioners court meeting, effective Dec.