GLEN ROSE — During a June meeting, the Glen Rose City Council discussed the viability and necessity of adding crossing guards at intersections near Glen Rose ISD campuses in response to increased foot traffic from new sidewalks connecting schools and neighborhoods ahead of the school year. Mayor Joe Boles led the discussion, with input from Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Mann and council members.
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GLEN ROSE — A Tolar family is calling on the Glen Rose community for support as it plans a benefit for a young boy, Miles, born with spina bifida and in need of intensive therapy.
I know I write for a newspaper, but I prefer my news consumption to be of the ostrich variety: head in the sand, happily focused on my own little world, ignoring the dangers and difficulties around me. Except, that’s not exactly true, either.
Weekly Jail LogJune 16 – 22
CLEBURNE — The Cleburne Railroaders wrapped up last week with a tough 1-5 road trip but look to turn things around during a critical homestand at La Moderna Field. At the same time, a former pitching standout celebrates a significant league milestone.
He began with frogging. Then jigging. By noon, he said, he’d be hula popping. I kept nodding, as though these were natural things for a man to say while I was drinking my first cup of coffee. Or ever.
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose City Council unanimously approved the renewal of the city's annual transit system grant during its regular meeting on June 24, continuing its support for the regional transportation service, The Transit System Inc., that assists residents with mobility across the area. Mayor Joe Boles presided over the meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Mann and council members voting 5-0 in favor of contributing $15,000 toward the program.
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose community is coming together Sunday, June 29, for an afternoon of music and games in support of longtime resident Larry Mann, who is currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer.
GLEN ROSE — Residents and local officials from Somervell and Hood counties have raised formal objections to permit requests for two power plants within their joint jurisdiction after learning about possible environmental and public health concerns that could impact their communities. In Hood County, grassroots organization Protect Hood County submitted a letter on June 21 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), requesting a public meeting and contested case hearing regarding the proposed renewal of TPDES Permit No.