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Body Halloween Carnival Oct. 26RHINELAND-Rhineland’s annual Halloween Carnival will be held at the Rhineland Gym Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be a costume contest at 5:30 p.m., Carnival games from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by Bingo at 7:30 p.m.
FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK Set in a small picturesque North Carolina town, “Summit Lake” is the suspenseful debut novel by Charlie Donlea about the murder of a first-year law student. | GOODREADS PHOTO

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK Set in a small picturesque North Carolina town, “Summit Lake” is the suspenseful debut novel by Charlie Donlea about the murder of a first-year law student. | GOODREADS PHOTO

Evolving Libraries

Body AMANDA BURBANK |MUNDAY CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY“Libraries were my only light in some very dark times” - Freya Sampson Thinkbackonyourmemories of libraries from your past, starting with elementary school, middle school, high school, your college library and your local public library.

Knox City-O’Brien Honor Roll

Body A HONOR ROLL1 st-Easton Abila, Josiah Aguayo, Lucas Albus, Israel Alvarez, Jaspur Esqueda, David Hampton, Timothy Lewis, Jayden Longoria, Genesis Oudems, Juliana Villanueva.
COUNTY JUDGE STAN WOJCIK Preparing to retire after nine years serving Knox County, Judge Wojcik will wind up his time in office and spend time with family and enjoy hobbies he has not had time for in recent years. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

COUNTY JUDGE STAN WOJCIK Preparing to retire after nine years serving Knox County, Judge Wojcik will wind up his time in office and spend time with family and enjoy hobbies he has not had time for in recent years. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

County Judge Stan Wojcik tenders resignation

Body BENJAMIN – At the end of the Commissioner’s Court meeting on Oct. 21, 2024, County Judge Stan Wojcik submitted his letter of resignation.
PENMAN SERVICES Staff at the new office, L to R Sean Breedlove, Sue Marion, Melesha Cox, Konnie Kuehler, Roland Marion, Lindsey Walker, Jane Ann Bosworth. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

PENMAN SERVICES Staff at the new office, L to R Sean Breedlove, Sue Marion, Melesha Cox, Konnie Kuehler, Roland Marion, Lindsey Walker, Jane Ann Bosworth. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

New home for long-term business in Knox County

Body KNOX CITY – The newest step in the life of Penman Services has been the move to the new facility on the east side of Knox City earlier this year.

Wichita Brazos Museum planning Veterans Day program

Body BENJAMIN – Plans are nearing completion for the annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Knox County Veterans Memorial in Benjamin. The band will begin playing at 10:45 a.m. while the crowd assembles.
KNOX TxDOT HONORS CongratulationsgotothefollowingChildressDistrictsectionswhoreceivedthe 2024 Dr. Jon A. Epps Quality Seal Coat Awards during the Childress District Safety Banquet andWellness Fair:Transportation,Planning&Development(TP&D);ChildressDistrictLab;DonleyCountyMaintenance; Knox County Maintenance (pictured above); and Dickens County Maintenance team. |TxDOT PHOTO

KNOX TxDOT HONORS CongratulationsgotothefollowingChildressDistrictsectionswhoreceivedthe 2024 Dr. Jon A. Epps Quality Seal Coat Awards during the Childress District Safety Banquet andWellness Fair:Transportation,Planning&Development(TP&D);ChildressDistrictLab;DonleyCountyMaintenance; Knox County Maintenance (pictured above); and Dickens County Maintenance team. |TxDOT PHOTO

Knox City Methodist Church hosts annual Thanksgiving feast and bazaar

Body KNOX CITY - The Knox City Methodist Church will have its annual Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar on Saturday Nov. 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p. m.“This is the only bazaar for miles around still being done,” said organizer Rebecca Baker. “Visitors from out of town are welcome.
MUNDAYVARSITYBOYSHEADEDFORSTATE The cross country team of Haiden Bowman, Caisen Lee, Kyson Shahan, ConnorWillison, Edgar Perez, and Eder Perez competed at the Regional Cross Country Meet and came in 4th place and are heading to State competition. | LACI BOWMAN

MUNDAYVARSITYBOYSHEADEDFORSTATE The cross country team of Haiden Bowman, Caisen Lee, Kyson Shahan, ConnorWillison, Edgar Perez, and Eder Perez competed at the Regional Cross Country Meet and came in 4th place and are heading to State competition. | LACI BOWMAN

MUNDAY BOYS XC STATE BOUND

Body MUNDAY BOYS XC STATE BOUND

Knox City and Munday plan Trick or Treating

Body KNOX COUNTY – Knox City has planned trick or treating to be held Saturday night, Oct. 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Knox City Park across from the Community Center.“Come in your Halloween costume for games and lots of candy,” said Police Chief Richard Candelaria.