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Texas to receive $3.3 billion for Internet expansion

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Texas will receive approximately $3.3 billion in federal funding for broadband Internet expansion. Right now, 779,378 homes and small businesses in Texas lack access to a highspeed Internet connection, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said in a press release.

Texas Broadband Development Office to host public meetings

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Communities around Texas will be meeting to discuss internet connectivity in their regions. The conversations at these regional meetings will help the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) better understand the needs of communities and shape the development of the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan — which will focus on ensuring that all Texas residents have the skills, technology and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.

NOAA opens funding for jobs fighting air, water pollution

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has opened a competitive funding opportunity for the Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories Initiative to connect people across the country to good-paying jobs, such as landscape technicians, heat health outreach specialists and pollution equity officers, that tackle air and water pollution and boost local resilience.

Community Calendar

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ALL DAY – The Meridian ISD summer feeding program continues from today on through weekdays until Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Free breakfast and lunch will be served to any child between the ages of 0-18 at Meridian Elementary School.

Meridian council member, city crew clean up city property

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A Meridian city council member working with a few city employees last week cleared brush from a modest-sized piece of property owned by the City of Meridian. Council member Rubin Felan volunteered to assist with removing grass, trees, and vines that had overtaken a tiny shed on the city’s land on 418 F Street near Meridian ISD’s sports complex.

Im-peck-able unity

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The Meridian Ministerial Alliance’s backpack snack fundraiser found success at the Bosque Market for Farmers & Artisans on Saturday, July 1. From its booths offering breakfast burritos and hot dogs, the alliance’s volunteers collected $431.21 in donations at the Chisholm Trail Plaza in Meridian.

Meridian city council hires new police chief

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The Meridian City Council hired a new police chief during its regular meeting on Monday, June 12, at the Senior Center in Meridian. Local police officer Cody Woolsey accepted the position as Meridian’s chief of police after meeting with the council members in executive session.

Meridian city administrator submits verbal resignation

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Meridian city administrator Marie Garland voiced her resignation from Meridian City Hall on Friday, June 30. Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis told the Meridian Tribune that he accepted Garland’s verbal resignation late Friday afternoon in the office of his place of business.