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Historic Lomax Gathering April 13-16
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:13 pm)
The Lomax Texas Music Gathering and Chuckwagon Cook off are all about history; understanding and preserving the country's roots in music and culture.
John A. Lomax played a crucial role in the evolution of contemporary American music, by writing down the songs he heard the cowboys sing as early as 1880, preserving for future generations what had only been passed on by word-of-mouth.
Lomax, who spent his boyhood in Bosque County (1867-1948), published the early songs and hundreds of old "trail songs and cowboy ballads" in 1910 and in 1917.
Lomax traveled the world, collecting
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:13 pm)
The Lomax Texas Music Gathering and Chuckwagon Cook off are all about history; understanding and preserving the country's roots in music and culture.
John A. Lomax played a crucial role in the evolution of contemporary American music, by writing down the songs he heard the cowboys sing as early as 1880, preserving for future generations what had only been passed on by word-of-mouth.
Lomax, who spent his boyhood in Bosque County (1867-1948), published the early songs and hundreds of old "trail songs and cowboy ballads" in 1910 and in 1917.
Lomax traveled the world, collecting
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Horsing around, Meridian style
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:12 pm)
Staff photo / Meridian Tribune
2,5 year-old Trace Anderson from Gatesville competes in a youth rodeo for the first time April 1 at the Meridian Horse Show Association Arena. His father Anthony handles the lead line. "Bring it on home race" was heard from the bleachers. The friendly family atmosphere, the riders in unison with their horses, the equine gear [150] from trailers to saddles and tack, the warmth of the Sunday afternoon, the will to win [150] the first youth rodeo event at the Meridian Horse Show Association April 1, was the Cowboy-lifestyle personified.
At the MHSA, both the very young to the more mature riders all get a chance to practice and hone their horse-managing skills in arena events aimed at teaching rodeo skills while adding a competitive element.
"We're here to teach the kids and for them to learn,"
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:12 pm)
Staff photo / Meridian Tribune
2,5 year-old Trace Anderson from Gatesville competes in a youth rodeo for the first time April 1 at the Meridian Horse Show Association Arena. His father Anthony handles the lead line. "Bring it on home race" was heard from the bleachers. The friendly family atmosphere, the riders in unison with their horses, the equine gear [150] from trailers to saddles and tack, the warmth of the Sunday afternoon, the will to win [150] the first youth rodeo event at the Meridian Horse Show Association April 1, was the Cowboy-lifestyle personified.
At the MHSA, both the very young to the more mature riders all get a chance to practice and hone their horse-managing skills in arena events aimed at teaching rodeo skills while adding a competitive element.
"We're here to teach the kids and for them to learn,"
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Keeping up with the law
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:10 pm)
Staff photo / Meridian Tribune
District Attorney addressing the officers attending the Investigative Techniques course he organized and funded last Thursday at the Meridian Civic Center. Seated is Hamilton Deputy Sheriff Justin Caraway. Instead of tending to their normal duties, game wardens, constables, police officers, deputy's spent two days last week in the Meridian Civic Center.
220th District Attorney B.J. Shepherd hosted a free 16-hour Criminal Enterprise Investigative Techniques for Rural Areas class; 22 district law enforcers attended. Retired Department of Public Safety narcotics investigator Joe Coy provided the widely-accredited $2,200 training.
This training specifically focused on assisting smaller to mid-sized law enforcement departments that have limited resources and interaction with state and federal agencies.
The class addressed ways officers can successfully investigate and apprehend narcotics traffickers as well as
by Staff report
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:10 pm)
Staff photo / Meridian Tribune
District Attorney addressing the officers attending the Investigative Techniques course he organized and funded last Thursday at the Meridian Civic Center. Seated is Hamilton Deputy Sheriff Justin Caraway. Instead of tending to their normal duties, game wardens, constables, police officers, deputy's spent two days last week in the Meridian Civic Center.
220th District Attorney B.J. Shepherd hosted a free 16-hour Criminal Enterprise Investigative Techniques for Rural Areas class; 22 district law enforcers attended. Retired Department of Public Safety narcotics investigator Joe Coy provided the widely-accredited $2,200 training.
This training specifically focused on assisting smaller to mid-sized law enforcement departments that have limited resources and interaction with state and federal agencies.
The class addressed ways officers can successfully investigate and apprehend narcotics traffickers as well as
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Update on video machines
by By Chief Deputy Robert Flood
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:09 pm)
After further review of the issue involving electronic or video "sweepstakes", and consultation with the Bosque County Attorney, Natalie Koehler, it appears that Video Sweepstake Machines can be considered gambling devices and are therefore unlawful.
If a "sweepstakes" machine in Bosque County offers an award to the player more than 10 times the amount charged to play the game or more than $5, the "sweepstakes" machine is deemed illegal and the proper charges will be filed.
Specifically, Chapter 47 of the Penal Code prohibits most gambling, including betting money or other things of value on games played
by By Chief Deputy Robert Flood
(Posted 4/11/2012 12:09 pm)
After further review of the issue involving electronic or video "sweepstakes", and consultation with the Bosque County Attorney, Natalie Koehler, it appears that Video Sweepstake Machines can be considered gambling devices and are therefore unlawful.
If a "sweepstakes" machine in Bosque County offers an award to the player more than 10 times the amount charged to play the game or more than $5, the "sweepstakes" machine is deemed illegal and the proper charges will be filed.
Specifically, Chapter 47 of the Penal Code prohibits most gambling, including betting money or other things of value on games played
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Sports & Education
Jackets beaten at buzzer in 15-A opener
by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/23/2012 04:05 pm)
Meridian's Colton Bowers For the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team, the District 15-1A, Division I opener last Friday night proved to be classic showdown. But despite a valiant effort, the Jackets didn't get the Hollywood finish they were gunning to get.
Trailing the entire game, the Jackets rallied from a 10-point deficit to set up a possible game-tying three-point attempt as time expired in an attempt to force overtime. But after the game-ending shot rattled in and out of the basket, the Jackets were forced to walk off the court with a disappointing, yet thrilling 57-54 loss to Itasca at Jacket Gymnasium.
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by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/23/2012 04:05 pm)
Meridian's Colton Bowers For the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team, the District 15-1A, Division I opener last Friday night proved to be classic showdown. But despite a valiant effort, the Jackets didn't get the Hollywood finish they were gunning to get.
Trailing the entire game, the Jackets rallied from a 10-point deficit to set up a possible game-tying three-point attempt as time expired in an attempt to force overtime. But after the game-ending shot rattled in and out of the basket, the Jackets were forced to walk off the court with a disappointing, yet thrilling 57-54 loss to Itasca at Jacket Gymnasium.
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Road to Three-peat
by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/23/2012 04:02 pm)
Staff Photo / Meridian Tribune
Lady Jacket senior Haley Hallmark and freshman Sonya Mendoza battle for loose ball against Itasca last Friday night. Right now, the Meridian Lady Jacket girls basketball team finds itself exactly where it wants to be. And after winning their first three district games of the season, the Lady Jackets appear well on their way to claiming their third consecutive District 15-1A, Division I title.
Clearly, Meridian appears on the road to a three-peat.
But as the 18th-ranked Lady Jackets prepare to wrap up the first round of district play this week, they remain well aware that they must avoid running into a road block.
After convincingly knocking off title contender Valley Mills, 39-29, last Tuesday night on the More
by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/23/2012 04:02 pm)
Staff Photo / Meridian Tribune
Lady Jacket senior Haley Hallmark and freshman Sonya Mendoza battle for loose ball against Itasca last Friday night. Right now, the Meridian Lady Jacket girls basketball team finds itself exactly where it wants to be. And after winning their first three district games of the season, the Lady Jackets appear well on their way to claiming their third consecutive District 15-1A, Division I title.
Clearly, Meridian appears on the road to a three-peat.
But as the 18th-ranked Lady Jackets prepare to wrap up the first round of district play this week, they remain well aware that they must avoid running into a road block.
After convincingly knocking off title contender Valley Mills, 39-29, last Tuesday night on the More
Super Centex picks three Jackets
by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/10/2012 09:52 am)
WACO [150] Over the last four years, Meridian High School senior Billy Miller has always been a big man on campus. At 6-foot, four-inches tall and weighing 315 pounds, it easy to see why the four-year football letterman stands out in a crowd [150] literally.
But when the Waco Tribune Herald announced its prestigious 2011 Super Centex football selections last Sunday, Miller became a big man in Bosque County as the only 11-man football, first-team player named to the team.
Named as a first-team offensive lineman, Miller -- a two-time first-team all-district selection and three-year starter [150] the Yellowjacket offensive More
by Brett Voss
(Posted 1/10/2012 09:52 am)
WACO [150] Over the last four years, Meridian High School senior Billy Miller has always been a big man on campus. At 6-foot, four-inches tall and weighing 315 pounds, it easy to see why the four-year football letterman stands out in a crowd [150] literally.
But when the Waco Tribune Herald announced its prestigious 2011 Super Centex football selections last Sunday, Miller became a big man in Bosque County as the only 11-man football, first-team player named to the team.
Named as a first-team offensive lineman, Miller -- a two-time first-team all-district selection and three-year starter [150] the Yellowjacket offensive More
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