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09/16/2026

Wednesday morning update

US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas

09/16/2026

Meridian State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

🚨 MERIDIAN STATE PARK IS CLOSED 🚨

Due to a nearby Hydra Wildfire, Meridian State Park has evacuated and will remain closed until further notice.

09/16/2026 fire is at 1,100 acres and 25% containment. Meridian State Park will remain closed to the public.

09/15/2026 fire grew to around 1,000 acres. Meridian State Park evacuated visitors as a precaution and closed its gate to the public.

09/14/2026 at 4PM a grass fire was reported near Meridian State Park covering around 400 acres.

This remains an active incident, and crews are continuing to work through the night to contain the fire and protect lives and property.

Updates will be posted here when available.

09/16/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE — NO OUTDOOR WATERING, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

The City of Clifton is asking ALL residents and businesses to immediately stop ALL outdoor watering until further notice.

Clifton is currently under Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions, and we are sending as much water as possible to assist the City of Meridian with the ongoing fire emergency.

Effective immediately:

1. Turn off all irrigation and sprinkler systems.
2. Do not hand water lawns or landscaping.
3. Please be conservative with all household and business water use.

These restrictions are mandatory and will be enforced. The City’s utility system tracks water usage with time and date stamped data, allowing us to identify water use occurring during the restriction.

Right now, conserving water is about more than following restrictions, it is about being a good neighbor and ensuring water is available where it is urgently needed.

Please turn off your irrigation systems now and conserve water until further notice.

Thank you, Clifton, for helping us support our neighbors in Meridian during this emergency.

09/16/2026

City of Meridian, Texas

09/15/2026

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09/15/2026

Happening Wednesday, September 16

🎵 Join Us Tomorrow for "From The Three Caballeros to Coco"

Discover how music has influenced cultural representation in American popular media during an engaging presentation by Drs. Lauryn Salazar and Adolfo Estrada.

Learn about the Good Neighbor era and its impact on film, music, and popular culture through discussion and performance.

📅 Sept. 16, 2026
⏰ 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
📍 Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Theatre

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the connection between music, culture, and media. We hope to see you there! 🎶✨

09/15/2026

Happening Saturday, September 19

Clifton Main Street

Join us this Saturday for the Cowboy Cookout Steak Dinner!

Enjoy a great meal while supporting Legacy Park and the renovation of the Historic Auction Barn, a treasured landmark in our district. Your participation helps preserve this important piece of Clifton’s history for generations to come.

For more Information or to purchase tickets, call Julie Conley at 254-675-8044. Visit Market at Legacy Park every Saturday, 10A-1P, or stop by Clifton Feed and Service Center, Inc. during business hours.

We hope to see you there!

Historic Legacy Park Clifton, Texas

09/15/2026

US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas

09/14/2026

Monday morning update

US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas

Expect hot and humid conditions to continue through Monday as highs and heat indices reach the 90s and 100s. Peak heat indices will reach up to around 106 near and east of I-35, so a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM this evening. Otherwise, expect low chances for isolated storms in southern Central Texas.

09/13/2026

Sunday morning update

US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas

Hot and humid conditions are expected across the region today, with high temperatures and heat indices peaking in the 90s and triple digits once again. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 PM for much of North and Central Texas, so make sure to stay cool and hydrated!