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Munday Lions receive awards

Don Thompson

Friday, March 24, 2023

Body MUNDAY – District Lions Club officers visited the Munday Lions Mar. 13 and presented members with awards. District Governor Wayne Cooper from Stephenville, Texas delivered information about the upcoming district meetings in April and the statewide convention in Fort Worth in May.

Gillespie Veterans Memorial renovation

Don Thompson

Friday, March 24, 2023

Body KNOX COUNTY – As initially reported in April, 2022, Jan (Myers) Beaty and husband Rev. Gary Beaty were working on a project to renovate a memorial for the veterans interred at Gillespie cemetery.

Cardiac Health Symposium April 25th

Don Thompson

Friday, March 24, 2023

Body KNOX COUNTY – County Extension Agent KC Jones announced that the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office and Rolling Plains Rural Health Partnership is hosting a Cardiac Health Symposium titled The Power of Prevention, on Apr. 25 in Haskell.

Bluebonnet Detention Center hosts luncheon

News Staff

Friday, March 24, 2023

Body ANSON—Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson hosted a Community Relations Luncheon on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. BDC staff and community stakeholders shared a meal and discussed upcoming events such as a Job Fair on March 15 and Correctional Workers Week activities in May.

Correction

News Staff

Friday, March 17, 2023

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Knox notes

News Staff

Friday, March 17, 2023

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group MUNDAY—Group meets second Thursday of each month 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff

Friday, March 17, 2023

Body Menus for week of March 20-24 Monday: Chicken pot pie, California blend, salad, bread, fruit medley. Tuesday: Hamburger steak, squash casserole, carrots, hot roll, dessert. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, brown gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, bread, cookie.

Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th

Don Thompson

Friday, March 17, 2023

Body KNOX COUNTY – Saint Patrick’s Day is today, the holiday to remember the anniversary of his death, to commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrate the heritage and culture of Irish in general. There’s a saying that everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day.

Full agenda at Commissioner’s Court

Don Thompson

Friday, March 17, 2023

Body KNOX COUNTY – The Commissioner’s Court met in regular monthly session on Mar. 13 and addressed a full agenda. Commissioners reviewed requirements regarding county hospital board members and were reminded that the hospital board is to consist of seven members.

JONELL CORNETT Courtesy photo

Birthday time at Knox County Aging Center

Don Thompson

Friday, March 17, 2023

Body KNOX CITY – Each month, the Aging Center posts the birthday for each client. Then a day of the month is chosen to celebrate those that have birthdays. For years, Leona Burkham has volunteered to make the chocolate birthday cake for all in attendance.

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