In this episode, we hear from Laura Bush from Bosque Animal Rescue Kennel. She tells us about the upcoming big BARK event, their annual Gala, and then talk to Dr. Julie Merriman about love and mental health. Listen in for this week's news briefs.

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NEWS BLAST PODCAST: In this episode, we caught up with Tracey Byrd, owner of the Blossom Shoppe in Clifton. She shares with us the joys and challenges behind providing flowers during the year's busiest holiday. You'll hear local news and events, including contests with the Greater Valley Mills Chamber of Commerce, Valentines with the Corner Drug Cafe and Cliftex Theatre, and Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, TX, the arrest report, and more:

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In this episode, we caught up with the new chief of the Clifton Police Department, Chris Blanton. He’s served the area before. We also talk to one sponsor about the Rattlesnake Roundup coming up in Walnut Springs a little later this year, and what’s planned for 2022. You'll hear local news and events, the arrest report, and more.

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In this episode, we caught up with Renee Kettler about the next season of Healthy Kids Running Series, in Clifton, Texas. We also caught up with a Clifton local born and bred, Jesus Herrera, about the trade he found and the story behind it. We'll have local news briefs, including upcoming events and what to look for in the near future. At the end, we top it off with your local arrest report.

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For our lead story today, we caught up with several at the scene of a vehicle recover effort that began last weekend on behalf of the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Trace Hendricks, Game Wardens, the Adventures with Purpose crew, and more joined to tow up vehicles from the bottom of Lake Whitney. It's not over yet, however, with more information to come from the sheriff's office. You’ll also hear from the Texas A&M Singing Cadets of the recent performance at the Bosque Arts Center. Listen in for local news briefs and a portion of the local arrest report as well.

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Mayor Josh Thayer of Valley Mills about an investigation at city hall. We also caught up with Shasta Casey of the Grind Coffee House, and sampled the brew. You'll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, Texas, a fundraiser benefit with Meridian VFD for the assistant fire chief, youth baseball announcements, and more.

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In this episode, we’ll head to the Meridian Civic Center several hours ago. Family members, the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, city employees, and more joined to honor Wayne Nowell, better known as butch. Pastor Tater Paschall of the Bosque County Cowboy Church officiated, opening with a prayer. Afterward, a letter from Butch’s wife Lucy, was read to the crowd. The Fort Worth Police Honor Guard participated, and the ceremony was complete with "Taps" on trumpet and a bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace." You'll hear news briefs from across the county, including the Healthy Kids Running Series - Clifton, Texas, a fundraiser benefit with Meridian VFD for the assistant fire chief, youth baseball announcements, and more.

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We're back with Season 6! Listen in for your News Blast Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Meridian Police Chief Blake Johnson about the passing of Officer Butch Nowell. We talk about arrangements for Nowell, and what the Meridian Police Department has planned to honor him and his family. You'll also hear from Lead Instructor Joe Langley of Clifton Martial Arts about the programs he offers, how the school started in Meridian at least 20 years ago, health benefits and how different styles are a great way to exercise anywhere. We've got local news briefs as well, including an important announcement from Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels, the Bosque Arts Center, Clifton Association for Baseball and Youth Sports, the Valley Mills Youth Baseball Association, and more.

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