Commissioner’s Court hears monthly reports

Body BENJAMIN – County Judge Stan Wojcik called the regular scheduled meeting of the Commissioner’s Court to order on June 19 and the commissioner’s addressed a short list of topics. Sheriff Bridger Bush introduced Braden Garza, the new Deputy joining the Sheriff ’s department.

Temple Foundation grants are going to six rural ISDs

Body The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) has awarded Instruction Partners a three-year $1,397,626 grant to support six rural school districts in East Texas.

Kevin Smith appointed to Water Authority Board

Body MUNDAY – The Munday City Council met on June 13 and appointed Kevin Smith as the city’s representative on the North Central Texas Municipal Water Authority.

Area News

Body STAMFORD—The Rolling Plains Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association will host the Rolling Plains TTAA Centennial Reunion for alumni, supporters, and anyone who loves Texas Tech on Wednesday, June 28, at the Penick Hughes Building, located at 102 E. Hamilton St.

Knox City Police Department May report

Body Knox City PD responded to 58 calls for service and activities during the month of May 2023. The following people were arrested during the month of May 2023: 1. JOHN CERNA – DOA 05/13/2023, POSSESSION OF A CONTROL SUBSTANCE TO WIT: BLACK HEROIN, Bond $10,000.00 2.

USDA accepts more than one million acres in offers

Body WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup.