Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of June 12-16 Monday: Chicken salad wrap, potato salad, coleslaw, fresh fruit. Tuesday: Pork cubes, Spanish rice, Mexicali corn, tortilla, dessert. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, frosted Angel food cake.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Pancake Supper scheduled KNOX CITY—Pancake Supper set for Saturday June 10, 2023 at the Knox City Community Center from 5-8 p.m.

Prevention of rare Brain-Eating Amoeba

Body WACO – As the temperature rises, many people are eager to hit the water and cool off. But before you dive in, remember to take safety precautions against a deadly but uncommon water amoeba.

PetTalk

Body BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall.

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.

Understanding weather emergencies

Body Weather emergencies can happen at any time of year and in any part of the world. Learning to recognize the most common weather hazards can help people confront adverse weather situations more capably.

USDA extends application deadline

Body WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.

Traveling Man

Body There are many memorable things to do and see when you travel to the Windy City. Great food to enjoy - deep dish pizza at Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s, or one of several others.