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Texas comptroller distributes $1.2 Billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

Texas comptroller distributes $1.2 Billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

Texas comptroller distributes $1.2 Billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body AUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in October, 4.6 percent more than in October 2024. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.
END THE STREAK Representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation were in Silverton Nov. 7 with their traveling End The Streak exhibit, which aims to bring attention to the state’s tragic record of traffic deaths. The agency was slated to bring the display to the Matador TxDOT office on US 62 Nov. 10 as well. | COURTESY PHOTO

END THE STREAK Representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation were in Silverton Nov. 7 with their traveling End The Streak exhibit, which aims to bring attention to the state’s tragic record of traffic deaths. The agency was slated to bring the display to the Matador TxDOT office on US 62 Nov. 10 as well. | COURTESY PHOTO

TxDOT ‘End the Streak’ traveling display to make stops in Childress District

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body THE MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: ‘NO MORE EMPTY SEATS’CHILDRESS—“No More Empty Seats” is the theme of a traveling display that will visit several locations across the Childress District in November as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual End the Streak campaign.
GREYHOUND PRIDE BAND Knox City-O’Brien ISD’s Greyhound Band made their second appearanceinarowattheUILStateMarchingBandCompetitionNov.10–12attheAlamodome in San Antonio. Knox City finished 5th in 1A in the state. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

GREYHOUND PRIDE BAND Knox City-O’Brien ISD’s Greyhound Band made their second appearanceinarowattheUILStateMarchingBandCompetitionNov.10–12attheAlamodome in San Antonio. Knox City finished 5th in 1A in the state. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

KNOX COUNTY BANDS COMPETE AT STATE AT ALAMODOME IN SAN ANTONIO

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body SEE PHOTOS FROM STATE BAND COMPETITION ON PAGES 4 AND 5
LASAGNA SOUP All the comforting flavors of lasagna come together in this cozy, one-pot soup—perfect for busy holiday nights. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

LASAGNA SOUP All the comforting flavors of lasagna come together in this cozy, one-pot soup—perfect for busy holiday nights. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Cozy, one-pot lasagna soup

Angelina L
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body Even during the holiday season, we need simple, nourishing meals to put together quickly. And like most people, my family loves lasagna. The recipe we make takes a good bit of time to prepare but using the same flavor profile for a soup gives us a quicker version.
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