Safe grilling tips for summer barbeques

Body KNOX COUNTY Grilling outdoors is a popular way to enjoy summer weather, but grill fires can start easily and spread quickly if safety practices are not observed. Learn how you can help keep your home and family safe by following grill safety tips. 1.

Jerry Bob Daniel of Circle Bar Ranch

Body Jerry Bob Daniel of Circle Bar Ranch gives his grandson Chisholm Daniel a few pointers last week for playing fiddle. Chisholm was the youngest fiddle student at the yearly Circle Bar Music Camp at Truscott. The oldest was 76.

Amanda’s Library Musings

Body The simplicity of a library loaning books and offering the use of their facilities is what makes libraries great. There is no sense of rushing or stress when you step through the doors of a library. It’s a home of books and peace.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menusfortheweek of July 3-7 Monday: HOLIDAY Tuesday: HOIDAY Wednesday: Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce,Italian vegetables, egg roll, dessert. Thursday: Tuna salad,pasta salad,spinach salad,fresh fruit. Friday: Oriental pork,fluffy rice, carrots, egg roll, cake.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. KNOX CITY—Car show, live music, food and fireworks. Knox City Neighborhood Watch Program welcomes ASALTO.

Capital Highlights

Body Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week.

Administration announces intended $300 million

Body WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million.

Pay raises approved for Munday CISD employees

Body MUNDAY – The Munday CISD Board of Trustees met in regular session on June 22 and approved payroll raises from 3% to 7% for all district employees. Additionally, the board approved a boost in payments of health insurance benefits.