Frank announces Mobile Office Hours coming to Haskell Aug. 12

Body Bringing state government resources closer to District 69 residents, says repWICHITA FALLS—State Representative James Frank (District 69) this week announced a new initiative designed to enhance accessibility to state government resources for resid ents across his district .

Knox County extension agents recognized with Superior Service Award

Body Extension agents from Knox and surrounding counties were recognized with the“Superior Service Award” regarding the volunteer work, leadership, and management of Career Day, previously hosted in September of 2024.

Munday top summer readers win VR glasses

Body THIS YEAR’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM HASCOMETOANENDTheMundayCity-County Library Summer Reading Program came to an end last weekend. Journey and Isabella finished up as Top Readers and winners of the VR glasses.

FIRE CALLS

Body CLOSE CALLS WITH GRASSFIRES IN KNOX COUNTY Sunday, July 27, the Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a combine turned grassfire at the county line.

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 City Council considers assisting KCVFD

Body In a regular session of the Knox City Council on July 15, council members deliberated regarding overtime pay for the Municipal Court Clerk and voted to table until next month the matter of assisting Knox CityVolunteer Fire Department in purchasing bunker gear.

Munday, Benjamin schools issue cell phone/communication devices policy for 2025–26 year

Body Benjamin ISD will be updating the district’s cell phone policy to align with the new laws, House Bill 1481. This law, which goes into effect this school year, is designed to reduce distractions and support student learning.What changes are taking place?

SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER READING COURTESY PHOTOS

Body SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER READING COURTESY PHOTOS

Texas Lt. Gov. announces legislation for first called special session of 89th lege

Body AUSTIN— On July Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following legislation for the first called special session of the 89th Legislature. Bills address a wide spectrum of topics, leading with Sen. Charles Perry’s proposal on Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery.

Knox City, area sends help to Hill Country

Body The Knox City Fire Department would like to thank the citizens of Knox City and the surrounding areas, as well as Paducah EMS, the Knox City Clinic, and the Knox County 4-H, for their donations to the victims of the flood, said Public Information Officer Kelley Webber.