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The Texas Capitol in Austin on June 30, 2025. Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune

The Texas Capitol in Austin on June 30, 2025. Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune

New laws go into effect Sept. 1

Body AUSTIN— More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state’s education systems, water infrastructure and more.Gov.

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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 CITY POLICE REPORT JULY 2025

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT JULY 2025

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT JULY 2025

Body Knox City PD responded to 51 calls for service and activities during the month of July 2025.• No arrests made in July 2025.Police Chief Richard CandelariaCommunity announcements• Unknown person(s) broke into the Old Kennel/ Party building at the city park.
ANSON ISD RECIEVES DONATION Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson donated school supplies to Anson ISD on Monday, August 11, 2025. Pictured l-r BDC Warden Marcello Villegas, Ms. Ramos, back Hayden McCullough, front BDC Sgt. Marissa Rodriquez, back Zach Lomas, Brody Hall, Samuel Wilburn, Harper Dillard, and Principal Overby. | COURTESY PHOTO

ANSON ISD RECIEVES DONATION Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson donated school supplies to Anson ISD on Monday, August 11, 2025. Pictured l-r BDC Warden Marcello Villegas, Ms. Ramos, back Hayden McCullough, front BDC Sgt. Marissa Rodriquez, back Zach Lomas, Brody Hall, Samuel Wilburn, Harper Dillard, and Principal Overby. | COURTESY PHOTO

Bluebonnet donates school supplies to Anson ISD

Body Bluebonnet Detention Center showed its support for local students this week by donating much-needed school supplies to Anson Independent School District.Spanish teacher Ms. Ramos provided a wish list of items that would benefit classrooms across the district.
DEPUTYGARZAANDK9 MIKE are ready to begin their work together ensuring the safety of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

DEPUTYGARZAANDK9 MIKE are ready to begin their work together ensuring the safety of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

Knox County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest addition, K9 Mike

Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | NEWS-COURIERThe Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of their new police K9, Mike, in a Facebook post earlier this month.Mike is a highly trained dual-purpose German Shepherd.
KC VOLLEYBALL Aubrey Lerma makes a big block at the net. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

KC VOLLEYBALL Aubrey Lerma makes a big block at the net. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Local volleyball teams stay busy with non-district games

Body SUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIER All three Knox County high school volleyball programs continue their early season routine of tournament play combined with non-district matches.The Munday Mogulettes played six matches last week.