Clifton aims to intensify fight on burglaries with council plan
Clifton and Waco police join forces in a council meeting at City Hall to implement an Operation Identification program, upgradelocks, safer money handling, and crime prevention films. Officials discuss adding a patrolman, walkie talkies, and citizen involvement to curb burglaries.
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Clifton
City Hall
Allen W. Speed
Waco
Alvin James
Kenneth R. Neyster
Speed
Clifton Lions Club
Henry Fonda
Smith
Five Arrested On Kidnapping Charges
A Bosque County grand jury will review cases against five suspects arrested by the Bosque County Sheriff on aggravated kidnapping charges. The group, three men and two women from Bosque Courts and Laguna Park, were jailed in Meridian with bonds set at 2000 each. The arrests followed a Whitney man’s complaint after a hitchhiking trip that culminated in confinement near the Whitney Dam and Belton. Sheriff John C Baxter and Deputy Phil Staley outlined the events and the possible penalties ranging from five to 99 years or life for aggravated kidnapping. An Army Corps of Engineers office was involved in the initial reporting.
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Meridian
Bosque County
Sherif Baxter
Die
Vate Sameeh Dae Wayne Cébadd
Robert Lee Bennett
Artie Mae Phillips
Jerry Ann Keeton
Bosque Courts
Laguna Park
Raymond Lee Cehand
Nolanam
Army Corps of Engineers
Mr. Son
Whitney Dam
Lake Whitney
Belton
Sen
Baxter
Lee
Oeek
San
Phil Staley
Texas
Charges Pending In School Thefts At Clifton Elementary
Police Chief Alvin James said charges are pending against one adult male and four juveniles for two January 29 and 30 thefts at Clifton Elementary School. Suspects allegedly climbed the roof and carried soda water through a storeroom window.
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Clifton
Alvin James
West Jith St
James
Meridian
Anyane
South Ave
Manor Apartment Units Ready at Clifton Manor
Construction finished and tenants will begin occupying Clifton Manor Apartments on or about Saturday February 15. Ada Polk Moody of Ca meson Moody Real Estate, 227 North Ave G, Clifton, is the rental agent.
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Clifton Manor
Saurday
Ada Polk Moody
Cameson-Moody Real Estate
North Ave
G. Clifton
Booster Club Meeting Set for Clifton High School
Clifton Cub Booster Club will meet on Thursday February 20 at Clifton High School to plan the all sports banquet. Club President Joe White urged attendance by parents of all boys and girls participating in sports.
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Clifton Cub Booster Club
Clifton High School
Joe White
Valentine Dance To Help Pay For Big Sweetheart
Proceeds from the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department Valentine Dance fund the new booster fire rack nicknamed the big red sweetheart. The event runs 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m on Saturday February 15 in Clifton with the Country Five performing. Tickets from Seljos Palm Wallpaper Bernhardt s Clifton Auto Supply or fire department members, at the door the night of the dance, plus local business contributions for the radio in the new truck.
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Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
Clifton
Seljos Palm & Wallpaper
North Ave
Bernhardt
Clifton Auto Supply
West 3Rd St
Clifton Planning Report Part 5 Page 3 A
State planning document fragment Part 5 from Clifton page 3 A outlines municipal development considerations. It highlights zoning revisions, infrastructure needs, and projected timelines tied to local growth and policy goals.
Clifton School District Considers Quarter System Change
Clifton Independent School District trustees discussed shifting from two 90 day semesters to three 60 day quarters. Principal Richard Lairdon, set to become superintendent, noted potential 80 minute periods and grading by quarters. TEA outlines mandate and local flexibility including possible summer quarter and credit carryover.
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Texas
Richard Lairdon
Clifton
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees
Clifton High School
Liardon
Kent Appleby
Lairdon
Hillsboro
Liardon Jon
Lairden
Clifton Independent
Ture
Appleby
Texas Education Agency
Austin
Marker Sought For Cleng Pierson Death Site In Bosque County
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee approves a marker for Cleng Pierson death site eight miles west of Clifton on State Highway 219. Project aims for October dedication with $250 cost. $50 pledged, $200 more needed.
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Cleng Pierson
America
Clifton
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Pierson
Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Foundation
Dan Orbeck
South Ave. J
Sam Radde
Meridian
Volleyball Tourney to Aid Bosque County Special Ed
The ABC Association of Bosque County will host a three day volleyball tournament February 20 21 and 22 at 6 30 p m in Clifton High School Gym. Churches may enter one ladies and one men's team with a $1 per player entry fee. Trophies will be awarded in each bracket and a concession stand will operate with an admission charge. Funds raised support Bosque County special education rooms.
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ABC Association of
Bosque County
Cleon Managan
Clifton High School
Nanagan
First United Methodist Church
Clifton
Richardson Wins School Paint Contract
Sandy Richardson of Clifton was the low bidder and awarded the Bettis Auditorium painting contract for 989 dollars by the Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees. Other bids came from Central Texas Lumber Company for 1458 dollars and National Building Centers Inc for 1598 dollars.
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Sandy Richardson
Clifton
Bettis Auditorium
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees
Central Texas Lumber Company
National Builddng Centers, Inc
County Keeps Employee Insurance With Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Bosque County Commissioners vote to maintain employee group medical coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield. premiums set for employee only, employee and spouse, and family. Court also keeps Meridian bank as county depository for two more years and approves various bids and funding for mental health, transportation, and clerk seminars.
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Commissioners’ Court
Meridian
Bosque County Bank
Meridiana
Meridian Bank
Charles K. Ward
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Clifton Civic Center
Jim B. Smith
Ronald Penn
T&p Drive-In
Floyd Gray
Western Auto Associate Store
Scotty Bell
Bell
Clifton Food Market
Mr. Bell
Mayor Smith
Beil
Cris Pierson
James S. Warlick
Luling High School
Will Peases
Cues
Tvle
Richard Liardon
Sormrude
Thrif-Tee Super Market
West Sth St
Clifton Wash
South Ave. G
Part
Laardon
State Legisla
Norway
United States
Norse
Sloop Party
Imuni
Tien
York
Kendall
Cleng
Richardson
United Service Enterprises, Inc
Art B. Kampschafer
CAUSE
Community Action of
Hill County
Freestone
Hill
Limestone
Judge Ward
College Station
Texas A&m University
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Pern White
Jimmie B. Gill
Cotege Station
County and District Clerks Association of Texas
Texas Criminal Justice Council
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