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4-H sets final summer day camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Bosque County 4-H will host the last of its day-long summer camps at the Bosque County Extension Office on Wednesday August 2, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
After 36 years working for the city of Meridian, Lloyd Michael Walker officially retired as the public works director. He received a standing ovation from the Meridian council members and the guests during the Meridian City Council meeting on Monday, June 12. Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune

Standing ovation

Nathan Diebenow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The City of Meridian’s public works director has retired after 36 years working for the municipality. Lloyd Michael Walker’s last day officially on the job was on Friday, June 30.
Ret. Colonel U.S. Marine Corps Ken Cameron will give a talk at the Bosque County (Clifton) Rotary Club at the Clifton Civic Center on Thursday, July 20. The public is invited to attend. Staff Photo | Meridian Tribune

Public invited to hear former astronaut July 20

Local Report
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Aformer NASAastronaut is scheduled to speak at the Bosque County (Clifton) Rotary Club’s regular weekly meeting at the Clifton Civic Center on Thursday, July 20. The public is invited to attend the talk, and are asked to RSVP to Rotary Club president An Thompson via email at Lathompson114@gmail.com.

Meridian ISD staffed up for new school year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Meridian Independent School District is all staffed up for the 202324 academic school year, according to the new superintendent. “We’re very excited about all of our staff,” MISD Supt.
Bosque County auditor Jesse Jobes and Bosque County tax assessor/collector Arlene Sweeney (from left) chat after a recent Bosque County Commissioners Court meeting in Meridian. Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune

Commissioners court approves county auditor’s monthly report

Nathan Diebenow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Tax assessor moves accounts to different depository The Bosque County Commissioners Court approved the county auditor’s monthly report and the tax assessorcollector’s transfer of accounts to a different depository during its regular meeting on Monday, July 10. Auditor’s Report The court approved the county auditor’s May 2023 report from the county auditor Jesse Jobes.
Matt Dickinson (from left) shows Lucas Dickinson how it’s done with the fire hose as Jackie Carter assists during the Meridian Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser at Meridian Park on Saturday, July 15. Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune

Freedom to be safe

Nathan Diebenow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Our families, churches, and neighborhoods are stronger, safer, and healthier when we come together in moments of joy and celebration and of crisis and mobilization. This summer, the Meridian Volunteer Fire Department is asking people who live and work in Meridian to volunteer in their local fire service because any one person’s safety from fire depends on everyone else’s in the community.

Pathogens pose high risk at Texas beaches

Local Report
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
As Texans head to local beaches this summer, a new report warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2022, 55 Texas beaches were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one testing day, according to Safe for Swimming? – Environment Texas’ latest analysis of bacteria testing.

Beginner rainwater harvesting system tips

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A simple rainwater collection systems can supplement irrigation for lawns, gardens and landscapes while advanced systems can provide all the water needed in households, said Fouad Jaber, Ph.D., water resource specialist in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Dallas.
Angela Smith was recently hired to serve as the City of Clifton’s city secretary. Courtesy Photo by the City of Clifton

New city secretary hired

Nathan Diebenow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
During the Clifton City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, the aldermen unanimously approved the appointment of a new city secretary to serve at the City of Clifton. The motion to appoint Angela Smith was made by aldermwoman Cybil Humphries and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Crosby.
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