New cases of COVID-19 in Bosque County continue to decline as the number of residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations climbs. As of 2:50 p.m.

What does helping the environment have to do with veterans suffering from psychological trauma brought about by their combat experience? A lot, actually. That is because one organization, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), is busy delivering thousands of arts-and-crafts therapy kits to veterans each month, and most kits are made largely from recycled materials.

Summertime is often synonymous with longer days, sweet sunshine and memorable times with friends and family. Whether it is time spent at backyard cookouts, in the garden or simply basking in the rays, the experts at Dollar General have provided some helpful tips for all your summer entertaining needs.

-Amie Kristine Blair, of Gatesville, was arrested on March 9 for the possession of a controlled substance penalty group 2 less than one gram. -Breanna Nicole Hall, of Hamilton, was arrested on March 9 for the possession of marijuana less than two ounces.

A public hearing on the request for a change in the zoning ordinance from Single Family Residential to Commercial and Multi- Family Residential was held during April’s regular meeting of the Meridian City Council.

The John A. Lomax Amphitheater in Meridian has been approved as a Literary Landmark.

Meridian Grassroots will hold a candidate forum on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 at the Meridian Civic Center. Residents of Meridian can come out to listen to candidates talk about the issues that matter most to them.

Clifton resident Carolyn Cotton is proud of her heritage. A born and raised Texan, she is especially proud to be a part of the David Crocket descendants.