SPOTLIGHT ON JULY 3 FESTIVITIES, KNOX CITY SHERI BATY PHOTOS
SPOTLIGHT ON JULY 3 FESTIVITIES, KNOX CITY
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Knox notes
News Staff
TAKE OUT TUESDAY continues providing free lunches to the community on Tuesdays in July (14, 21, 28) at 12 noon at the Munday Church of Christ, 330 N. 3rd Ave., Munday. Pickup is at the south entrance of the church.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for 90-year-old Charlie Cooks began with the first vehicle of Munday’s Fourth of July parade. Cooks, a Munday VFD member since 1982, currently serves as chaplain for the department. | COURTESY PHOTO
‘I will only be 90 once’: Munday VFD 44-year volunteer Cooks honored on milestone birthday
Troy Parton |
Charlie Cooks is a character. He is a man of faith who loves everyone and is quick to say “God loves you, and I love you.”And if you are around Cooks long enough you will know that his pet peeve is drivers not stopping at stop signs.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Benjamin ISD in search of new athletic director
Russ Morris |
Benjamin ISD will have a new head football coach and athletic director for the 2026–27 school year, though the search is just now getting underway.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
SUMMERREADING MundaylibrarianAmandaBurbankinstructed participants and parents on participation in the summer reading program with a Mario theme. | COURTESY PHOTO
Munday’s City-County Library receives TBF grant
Troy Parton |
’26 Summer Reading Program under wayMunday librarian Amanda Burbank received great news just as the 2026 summer reading program was starting June 27—notice of a grant for the library.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
MISS FIRECRACKER The first contestants in the Munday Little Miss Firecracker contest prepared to compete for one of the three designations. | MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6
Munday 4th Celebration welcomes a new contest, keeps traditions alive
Story And Phots By Troy Parton |
The Fourth of July for America’s 250th brought some new ways to celebrate in Munday—with some old-fashioned traditions.Munday’s first Little Miss Firecracker contest welcomed an outstanding group of contestants who will forever be known as the first to compete.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
What about that flag?
Karen Longan, Mayor Of Munday, Texas
Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, The Star-Spangled Banner…What does the U.S. flag symbolize, and why does it matter?Our elementary school lessons taught about Betsy Ross sewing a flag for George Washington.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT
KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT
Staff Reports
Source: Chief Richard CandelariaAPRIL 2026 ARRESTS• Dakota Gonzalez, assault causing bodily injury/family member, bond $2,500• Carlos Nunez, possession of controlled substance PG 1 >= 200 G, Knox County Arrest Warrant, bond $25,000• Richard Sexton, criminal trespass, 2 counts, bond $5,000MAY 2026...
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Lemony chicken cutlets
Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad
News Staff
WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTOA complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The 501
The 501
Hanaba Munn Welch
Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them! My husband likes to watch with the volume off.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026