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Courtesy Photo By Bosque Museum The Bosque Museum awarded young artists and writers in its annual Celebrate Texas Independence Contest on Wednesday, March 6. The winners included (front, from left) Rylee Codling, Peyten Allen, and Charlotte Diab, (back, from left) Lilliana Duarte, Renee Ramsey, Reed Martin, and Carmen Flores.

Celebrate Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
It’s March in Bosque County, so you know what that means? It’s Texas History Month! The Bosque Museum held its annual Celebrate Texas Independence Contest, and conducted its award ceremony for students in 4th and 7th grade on Wednesday, March 6. This year, the firstplace winners of the artwork and essay contests – along with all the winners’ names – will be on display at the Bosque Museum in Clifton.
Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune Outside the Meridian Senior Center stands a sign notifying residents and visitors of the Meridian Economic Development Corporation's meetings.

Eclipsing the future

Nathan Diebenow
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Meridian City Council during its regular meeting on Monday, March 11, approved hiring a temporary police officer for the upcoming total solar eclipse. With funds taken from the hotel-motel tax revenue account, the council allocated up to $3,500 to contract with an officer to cover traffic control duties.

Consumer Price Index increased 0.4 percent in Feb. 2024: Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February 2024 on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.2 percent before seasonal adjustment.

BBB Scam Alert: Double check that QR code before you pay for parking

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Q R codes are everywhere: signs, ads, menus, and even scams. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about a scam that involves fraudulent QR codes at parking lots. This time, scammers use them to steal parking fees and collect credit card information. It's the flip side of this parking ticket scam. Learn how the scam works to avoid falling victim.
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