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Jail renovations nearing completion

Jail renovations nearing completion

Jail renovations nearing completion

Don Thompson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Body BENJAMIN – Sheriff Bridger Bush reported to the Commissioner’s Court on Dec. 12 that renovation of the county jail facility is nearing completion after extensive work. “We’re almost there,” said Sheriff Bush. “We’re so close to opening we can taste it.
Solar project tax abatement approved

Solar project tax abatement approved

Solar project tax abatement approved

Don Thompson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Body BENJAMIN – The County Commissioners met in regular session on Dec. 12 and first on the agenda was considering the Tax Abatement Agreement with ZSS Power.

November rainfall over average

Don Thompson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Body KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center reported 1.61” of rain in November this year. Last year only 0.51” was received. “The average is 1.29” so this November was slightly above average,” said Carr.
Christmas Cantata

Christmas Cantata

Christmas Cantata

Don Thompson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Body MUNDAY – The talented Community Choir directed by Sandy King performed the “Good News from Home” program at the Baptist Church in Munday on Dec. 11 to inspire and remind all of the true meaning of Christmas, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Bro.
Get Your Lights On!

Get Your Lights On!

Get Your Lights On!

Don Thompson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Body MUNDAY – The Lions Club reminds all to get your Christmas lights on. The judging will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21 so be sure to turn your lights on early next Wednesday.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
Body Menus for week of Dec.12-16 Monday: Taco soup, salad, tortilla chips, dessert. Tuesday: Roast and gravy, scalloped potatoes, carrots, hot roll, peach cobbler. Wednesday: Beef enchiladas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, tortilla chips, chocolate pudding.

Knox notes

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Christmas Cantata MUNDAY—The Munday Community Christmas choir will present “Good News from Home” on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Area musicians perform at the Knox County Aging Center. Photo by Don Thompson

Area musicians perform at the Knox County Aging Center. Photo by Don Thompson

Entertainment at the Aging Center

Don Thompson
Friday, December 9, 2022
Body KNOX CITY –The Aging Center in Knox City hosted a monthly jam session on Dec. 6 and it was a grand time.

Annual Wellness exams encouraged

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
Body KNOX CITY – Are you healthy? Do you know if you are at risk of cancer or some other disease? Are you taking the proper precautions to prevent the onset of certain ailments? These questions, along with others, are what medical providers aim to answer during annual wellness visits.
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