Spur of the moment

Body This week is National Newspaper Week (the 85th such observance since the industry launched the annual week-long promotion in the United States and Canada), and I’d like to take a little time and space to take stock of what this means for you, our readers.

HONORING COACH DON ‘THE BEAR’

Body HONORING COACH DON ‘THE BEAR’ HASKINS Last Thursday Benjamin ISD Superintendent Ronda Moffett presented a ceremony to mark the grand opening of the school’s new gym named for the late Coach Don Haskins.

GREYHOUNDS WIN ON THE ROAD

Body The Knox City defense brought the pressure against the Crowell Wildcats, resulting in a final score of 57-8. FULL STORY, BELOW LEFT

CAREERDAY

Body The Knox County Career Day was a multi-county event with 11 counties and 17 extension agents working together to provide an educational day and lunch for 500 guests.

Greyhounds defeat Crowell 57-8 for first victory of season

Body The Knox City Greyhounds traveled to Crowell last week for their fifth game of the season. The Greyhounds entered the game with a 0-4 record and sought to earn their first victory of the season.

KNOX CITY CLASS OF 1980

Body Former students from Knox City class of 1980 attended the football game at Crowell on Friday night.

Knox notes

Body FMC Youth GroupMUNDAY The First Methodist Church-Munday has scheduled their Youth Group. All community youth are invited to attend the group, which will be held every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Knox County Hospital District Urges Men to Take Charge of Their Health

Body September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating men and their families about the importance of early detection.

MUNDAY FFA

Body MUNDAY FFA

Texas wheat increases research investment

Body The Texas Wheat Producers Board recently approved more than $420,000 in new research funding for the 2025-26 cycle. The record-setting amount was approved during the May 2025 board of directors meeting held in Amarillo, TX.