City considers accepting credit cards

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – At the regular City Council meeting Aug. 9, the council heard a proposal from the Electronic Payment Advisory Group (EPAG) that would allow the city to accept credit cards for payments on water bills.

Correction

Body News Courier Staff In last week’s Aug. 12 edition of The Knox County News-Courier, we mistakenly included Benjamin ISD as being part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). To be clear, the Benjamin ISD is not operating under the CEP program. Please see the policy below.

Munday clean-up day Aug. 27

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – The city has scheduled a clean-up day for Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon,or until the dumpsters fill up. There is no cost to bring items to discard to the dumpsters that will be located at JD’s Wrecker Service location at 711 South 3rd St.

Health Tips for the Summer Heat

Body Knox County Hospital District KNOX CITY-This year’s summer heat has been intense and appears that it will be around for several more weeks.

US 82 rehab project to begin in King County

Body TxDOT CHILDRESS - Tie Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to begin a $5.7 million rehabilitation project on US 82 in King County. Tie project is slated to start construction on Aug. 23, 2022 with A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. as the prime contractor.

Knox notes

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

DPS tips ahead of new school year

Body Texas Dept. of Public Safety AUSTIN – As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods.

Price of gas lower

Body KNOX COUNTY – The price of gas at the pump varies from location to location, but has been declining recently. According to GasBuddy. com as of Aug. 15, average price per gallon is $3.89 locally, down from a high of $4.69 a few months ago.

Letter to the citizens of Knox City: addressing school safety

Body Special to The News Courier Summer draws to a close and back to school is fixing to be in full swing.