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Childress Creek WSC offers scholarship

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The directors of the Childress Creek Water Supply Corporation have created a scholarship fund for those students living in and being a part of the Childress Creek Water Supply Corporation. The scholarship fund has been named the Calvin Rueter and Dr.

Mental health, wellness fair set May 9

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Local report Goodall-Witcher healthcare Clifton Independent School District and Goodall-Witcher Healthcare will present the 3rd Annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The fair will run from 8:45 a.m.

Reoccurring Events

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Mondays weekly 11:30 a.m. – Bosque County Senior Services / Meals on Wheels Program serves meals to people aged 60 and up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Family Life Center at 300 North Main Street in Meridian.

Agrilife tree & lawn program slated for Thursday, May 9

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Bosque County Extension Office will be hosting a Tree & Lawn Health 101 Program on Thursday, May 9, 2024. This program will be held at the Clifton Fairgrounds Home Economics’ Building located at 108 E 7th Street in Clifton. Registration will start at 8:45AM with the program to follow at 9:00AM and should conclude by noon.

Voters Decide

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Voting in city and school board elections in Meridian continues this week. Eight candidates are running for two open seats in the Meridian ISD Board of Education Election.

Commissioners table tax abatement request for battery storage

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The Bosque County Commissioners Court tabled a request for a tax abatement and reinvestment zone for a battery storage system during its regular meeting on Monday, April 22, at the Bosque County Courthouse in Meridian. At a public hearing, representatives from Navitas Energy answered questions about their proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) following concerns about the project by residents.

Freedom to read

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The Meridian Public Library’s annual Jewels and Jeans Fundraiser raised over $10,000 on Saturday night, April 20, at the Meridian Civic Center. The guests enjoyed a catered dinner with a Hawaiian theme before bidding on live auction items and stretch raffles donated by generous members of the community.

Meridian EDC examines finances in prep for upcoming budget

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The Meridian Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors examined its current financial position in preparation for building its budget during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 18. The board also received input on the MEDC’s online presence, including creating direct links to the website and possibly updating the city’s site for easier navigation.