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Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. FBC Knox City Fall Revival set KNOX CITY—First Baptist Church of Knox City is hosting a Fall Revival Oct.

Wayland awarded almost $3 million

Body Wayland Baptist University PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education during the next five years to ensure the academic success of Hispanic and low-income, first-generation students.

Bluebonnet prioritizes mental health

Body ANSON—Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson is proud to report the successful completion of the third part of our Fit for Life campaign to help our staff improve their overall health and wellness.
DR. KENDRA WILLIAMS

DR. KENDRA WILLIAMS

KC Hospital District welcomes Dr. Kendra Williams

Body KNOX CITY – Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) announces the addition of a family practice physician to the local medical team. Dr. Kendra Williams will begin seeing patients in the Knox City Clinic beginning Oct. 17. As a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician, Dr.
Agrilife Extension Agent KC Jones. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Agrilife Extension Agent KC Jones. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Watch UR BAC program

Body KNOX COUNTY – County Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences manager KC Jones announced Texas A&M Agrilife Extension in conjunction with Watch UR BAC, offers an alcohol and drug awareness program to educate parents on new alcohol and drug trends.

New County Health Authority to be appointed

Body BENJAMIN – At the monthly Commissioner’s Court meeting on Oct. 10, County Judge Stan Wojcik advised that with the departure of current County Health Authority Dr. Laura Hart, Wojcik will be appointing a new doctor to fill this position.

Diabetes Symposium on Nov. 1

Body KNOX COUNTY – Has diabetes impacted you or a loved one? This event is for those that are predisposed to develop diabetes, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or the caretaker for someone that has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Countdown to Veterans Day

Countdown to Veterans Day

Countdown to Veterans Day

Body BENJAMIN – Plans are being finalized to observe Veterans Day at the Memorial in Benjamin on Nov. 11. This is a day to pay our respects to all those who have served.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. FBC Knox City Fall Revival set KNOX CITY—First Baptist Church of Knox City is hosting a Fall Revival Oct.