AMARILLO—Three regional Farm Credit System organizations have led the way in responding to recent devastating wildfire outbreaks impacting much of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma.Panhandle regional organizations AgTexas Farm Credit, Capital Farm Credit, and Plains Land Bank serve the area…
MUNDAY – The Munday Volunteer Fire Department announced that due to weather delays, the construction on the new rodeo arena will not be completed in time for the annual Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo in April, so the VFD will host a fundraising dance in lieu of the rodeo.The dance will be held at the…
MUNDAY – Incumbent Trey Singleton is running for the single 1 year (unexpired) term on the City Council against opponent Joyce Sanders.In communication with the News-Courier, Singleton stated “I moved to Munday in 2011 and have worked for Munday CISD since then as Director of Bands from 2011 to…
MUNDAY - I’m Bobby Harrimon and I’m running for a position on the Munday CISD School Board. I moved to Munday in 2011 and it’s been home ever since. My wife Bianca and I have 4 children, Andrew 14 years old, Haven 12 years old, Titan 9 years old and Baylor 7 years old. Over the span of 10 Years I…
MUNDAY – Braian Cano is running for one of the three seats up for election on the Munday CISD school board. Braian lives in Goree which is in the Munday CISD school district.He has lived in Goree for 2 ½ years, moving here from Ft Worth where he resided and worked for 15 years. Originally from…
The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will begin in the South Pacific and cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast around 11:07 a.m. PDT.…
SPOTLIGHT ON KCHS VG V NORTHSIDE
In only their second season of fielding a softball team, the Munday Mogulettes gave notice that they are in it to win it. Coach Brandon Langston’s team won a 28-16 non-district game over Quanah Tuesday night.Langston, in his first season after eight years at Slaton, challenged his team after the…
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Carolyn Welch, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 3p.m. at Baptist St. Anthony Hospital in Amarillo. She was born at home in Gilliland, to Sam and Mary (Massingill) Stone.Carolyn and Leonard Welch were married for 53 years before he passed away. She was a member of North Amarillo Church…

WILDFIRES UPDATE

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AMARILLO—Three regional Farm Credit System organizations have led the way in responding to recent devastating wildfire outbreaks impacting much of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma. Panhandle regional organizations AgTexas Farm Credit, Capital Farm Credit, and Plains Land Bank serve the area most directly impacted by the regional disaster, and they partnered with the Farm Credit Bank of Texas and other Farm Credit System organizations to contribute funds to support extensive recovery and relief efforts.

Rodeo delayed, Munday VFD to host fundraising dance

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MUNDAY – The Munday Volunteer Fire Department announced that due to weather delays, the construction on the new rodeo arena will not be completed in time for the annual Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo in April, so the VFD will host a fundraising dance in lieu of the rodeo.

Meet Trey Singleton, candidate for Munday City Council

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MUNDAY – Incumbent Trey Singleton is running for the single 1 year (unexpired) term on the City Council against opponent Joyce Sanders. In communication with the News-Courier, Singleton stated “I moved to Munday in 2011 and have worked for Munday CISD since then as Director of Bands from 2011 to 2022.

Meet Bobby Harrimon, candidate for Munday school board

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MUNDAY - I’m Bobby Harrimon and I’m running for a position on the Munday CISD School Board. I moved to Munday in 2011 and it’s been home ever since. My wife Bianca and I have 4 children, Andrew 14 years old, Haven 12 years old, Titan 9 years old and Baylor 7 years old. Over the span of 10 Years I have volunteered in many roles within the community: I serve as the Youth Pastor of First Methodist Church of Munday, I have served in this position for 8 years. I have served on numerous committees within the church.

Munday takes big win over Quanah

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In only their second season of fielding a softball team, the Munday Mogulettes gave notice that they are in it to win it. Coach Brandon Langston’s team won a 28-16 non-district game over Quanah Tuesday night.

Refugio Nunez, 1949-2024

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Rufugio Nunez 74, of Munday passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 24, 2024. He was born April 12, 1949 to Santos and Eulalia (Perez) Nunez. He and Juana Guerra were married Dec. 1, 1968. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rhineland.

Charles W. Kirschner

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Charles W. Kirschner (Charlie), 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 8, 2024. Funeral services were held at Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin, Saturday, March 2, 2024. Charles was born Dec. 21, 1944, to W.C. and Marjorie Kirschner. He graduated from Munday High School in 1962 and the University of Texas (Austin) in 1966 (computer science). Charles served in the army during the Vietnam War.

KC Hospital District recognizes Doctors Day March 30

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KNOX CITY – Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is proud to honor and recognize the dedication and commitment of our exceptional medical staff on the occasion of Doctors Day, celebrated on March 30, 2024. As we celebrate this special day, we highlight the invaluable contributions of our doctors who work tirelessly to provide high-quality healthcare services to the community.

Training pome fruit trees

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In the March 20 column were guidelines for training stone fruit trees. Today’s column has guidelines for training pome fruit trees.