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Christmas on the Square in two weeks

Body MUNDAY – The Moving Munday Forward committee reminds all that the Christmas on the Square events planned for Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, will be here in only two weeks.

Reducing Diabetes risk helps protect health

Body KNOX COUNTY – Diabetes affects an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Millions more are at risk of developing the disease, although many do not know it. Understanding your risk of diabetes is key to avoiding the disease and taking control of your health.

2nd Annual Get Your Lights On!

Body MUNDAY – Time to light up your home for this Christmas.The Lions Club is announcing the 2nd Annual Get Your Lights On! contest. First prize will win $100, second will get $50, and $25 will go to third place.
Lady Stangs head to regional tournament

Lady Stangs head to regional tournament

Lady Stangs head to regional tournament

Body After last Thursday’s Area Championship victory against the Perrin Lady Pirates, the Benjamin Lady Stangs earned another gold ball in Archer City on Tuesday, November 8th as they topped the Harr- Lady Hornets in five sets, 22-25, 25-11, 25-18, 18-25, 15-6, to be named Regional...

October precipitation

Body KNOX COUNTY – October rainfall recorded at the USDA – NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center was 2.25 inches this year. The October precipitation was needed and welcome, but that puts the year-to-date moisture received at only 17.

Tri-County Electric Cooperative

Body Special to The News-Courier ALEDO – Tri-County Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for the 2023 Texas Youth Tour for six lucky high school sophomores and juniors to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Travel to Washington, D.C. Tour historical sites.

Farmers can enroll in ARP, PLC programs

Body Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON – Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year,twokeysafetynetprograms offered by the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA).

USDA launches loan assistance tool

Body Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process.
Turn clocks back this Sunday

Turn clocks back this Sunday

Turn clocks back this Sunday

Body KNOX COUNTY – Remember to turn your clocks back this Sunday morning Nov. 6 from 2 a.m. back to 1 a.m., or more conveniently turn your clock back one hour this Saturday evening when you go to bed.