Did you know that you can experience a total eclipse of the sun in Bosque County on Monday, April 8, 2024? If not, well, you know now! Retired astronomer Larry Smith gave a preview of the celestial event at a recent Bosque County Rotary Club meeting at the Clifton Civic Center. Smith said that over a million people are estimated to visit Central Texas for the once-in-alifetime event next spring.

Thanks to the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, millions of U.S. veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for Veterans Administration health care and benefits.

A new Allsup’s convenience store officially opened with a ribboncutting in Meridian on Thursday, July 27. Over lunch time, the celebration of Allsup’s Store #2415 included live music, raffles, and free food to customers.