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Bosque County arrests and inmate transfers

Staff Report Meridian Tribune
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
-Aaron Bruce Shearer, of Meridian, was arrested by BCSO Hardy on July 28, 2022, for deadly conduct discharging a firearm and deadly conduct. -Joseph Floyd Edgar, of Whitney, was arrested by BCSO Rivas on July 29, 2022, for the possession of marijuana less than two ounces and the possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 2 less than one gram.

Fire danger remains high

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Bosque County EMC and Fire Marshal Kirk Turner told commissioners Monday the drought continued throughout the county and the KBDI reached 752 Monday. A slight chance of rain was forecast for later in the week, but otherwise, Turner said the weather would most likely be a carbon copy of last week with hot and dry conditions.

Shrinking cattle herd could equal higher prices

Adam Russell
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The shrinking Texas cattle herd is likely to translate into higher calf and beef prices years beyond a break in the 2022 drought, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station, said Texas cattle producers have culled earlier and deeper than normal this year due to drought.

Smorgasbord returns!

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
After being put on hold for two years because of COVID-19, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Norse is happy to announce the 72nd annual Smorgasbord will return Saturday, Nov. 12, and will begin taking orders soon.

Commissioners amend tax abatement guidelines

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
A public meeting was held during commissioners court Monday where the court discussed the county’s guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements in reinvestment zones. Guidelines were developed by the county’s tax abatement specialist and were amended with suggestions.
A treat for BARK

A treat for BARK

News Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
National Championship Barbecue Cook off presented BARK with a check in the amount of $5,810.80 after their annual fundraiser dinner and silent auction. Each year NCBC selects a worthy cause to benefit from their fundraiser, and this year Chairman Byron Howard (middle) presented representatives of BARK with a donation that will go a long way to help rehabilitate and re-home dogs in Bosque County.
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Cedric Davis runs for Texas HD 13

Local Report
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Democratic nominee Cedric Davis has worked hard across the district and the state since winning the March Primary to hear from citizens and learn what they believe important issues facing them were, Davis said it is time to have some “Real Talk” about how to help all struggling Central Texans.

Back to School Bash a go in Meridian

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Meridian Mayor Ryan Nieuwenhuis, along with council members and city officials, have planned a Back to School Bash to take place Saturday, August 20 in Meridian Park and Lions Park. Nieuwenhuis said after learning Meridian ISD was not providing school supplies to its students this year, he wanted to organize an event to help gather supplies for families who may need assistance.

City of Meridian issues voluntary water restrictions

Ashley Barner
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The City of Meridian has issued voluntary outdoor watering restrictions which began Monday, July 25. This follows the City of Clifton’s call for mandatory watering restrictions earlier this month as extreme drought conditions continue throughout the county. Because Meridian receives an allotment of water from Clifton every month, the city was asked to move into voluntary watering restrictions.
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