Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. KNOX CITY—The Knox City Methodist Church will host the annual Harvest Day for the community Saturday with registration at 9:30 a.m. and program at 10 a.m.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Nov. 21-25 Monday: Beef stew, carrots, cornbread, hot spicy apples. Tuesday: Chicken spaghetti casserole, green beans, salad, bread, cake. Wednesday: Thanksgiving Holiday! Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving! Friday: Thanksgiving Holiday!

Knox City resident to be honored

Body By Don Thompson KNOX CITY – Edward Braxton Shaver Sr. was accepted as an honoree for this year’s Texas Agriculture Memorial Day celebration to be held in the Texas State Capital auditorium in Austin on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m., according to grandson Arthur B. “Rob” Robertson III.

USDA Releases Nationwide Prospective Customer Survey

Body Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON – Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers.

Knox County celebrates Veterans Day

Body BENJAMIN – Knox County residents gathered at the Memorial building in Benjamin last week Nov. 11 - at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month - to remember and honor the veterans that have served to protect our country.

Chaeli Starnes to speak at Knox City Harvest Day

Body KNOX CITY – Chaeli Starnes will be the guest speaker at the Annual Harvest Day event on Nov. 19. hosted by the Knox City Methodist Church. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program commences at 10 a.m. Starnes is a gifted speaker, singer and musician.

Make plans for Christmas on the Square Nov. 26

Body MUNDAY – Mark your calendar for Christmas on the Square on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26. Parade kicks off at 6 p.m., then Santa will be at Free Spirit on Main St. for photos.