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INJURED The nephew of U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, whose District 13 includes Knox County, was among those injured during the July 13 shooting that is being investigated as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. | GRAEME SLOAN/ SIPA USA VIA REUTERS

INJURED The nephew of U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, whose District 13 includes Knox County, was among those injured during the July 13 shooting that is being investigated as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. | GRAEME SLOAN/ SIPA USA VIA REUTERS

Texas U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson says his nephew was injured in shooting at Trump rally

Body SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-COURIERWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, said Saturday night that his nephew is “doing well” after his nephew’s neck was grazed by a bullet during a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s July 13 campaign event in Pennsylvania.
NEW PRINCIPAL Nicholas Mims has signed on to be the Moguls Secondary School Principal. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

NEW PRINCIPAL Nicholas Mims has signed on to be the Moguls Secondary School Principal. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

Lions meet new Munday Secondary School Principal

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMunday – Superintendent Troy Parton introduced newly hired Secondary School Principal Nicholas Mims to the Lions Club on July 9. Mims proved to be an effective public speaker and the Lions enjoyed Mims sense of humor and outgoing, friendly personality.
Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMUNDAY – Troy Parton, Superintendent of Munday CISD and active member in the Volunteer Fire Department, reported that the Munday VFD rodeo arena is starting to take shape and the softball and baseball field projects at the high school are nearing...
NEWPOLICECHIEF AlbertDeLeonSr.picturedherewithhiswifeBecky, joinedtheMundayPoliceForceasnewchief. | DONTHOMPSONPHOTO

NEWPOLICECHIEF AlbertDeLeonSr.picturedherewithhiswifeBecky, joinedtheMundayPoliceForceasnewchief. | DONTHOMPSONPHOTO

New Police Chief hired in Munday

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMUNDAY – The City Council met in regular session on July 9 and accepted Albert De Leon Sr. as the new Chief of Police effective July 15. De Leon has 20 years experience in law enforcement. De Leon will be moving here from Pearsall, Texas.
Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

Body TROY PARTON | MUNDAY CISD SUPERINTENDENTStudents across the area are counting down the days until the school year begins for the three public school districts in Knox County.

Knox notes

Body Knox County Aging Center Music ProgramKNOX CITY—The Knox County Aging Center monthly musical program has been cancelled for the summer, and will resume the first Tuesday in September.
THE TACOS EL REY FOOD TRUCK visited by Leroy Torres. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

THE TACOS EL REY FOOD TRUCK visited by Leroy Torres. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

4TH OF JULY THING

Body 4TH OF JULY THING

Knox County Sheriff’s Office jail report

Body KNOXCOUNTY– Sheriff Chris Mendoza reported the inmates currently held at the County Jail June 24 – June 30, with charge(s) listed: Edgar Montenegro - Burglary of Habitation, Evading Arrest with previous convictionMichael Ray Macias –MurderZyKeiston Hemphill – Aggravated Assault...
THE KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT hosted their first Safe Sitter Class on June 26, 2024. The kids did fantastic and learned a lot about safety and babysitting. The hospital plans to host another Safe Sitter Class this month. | COURTESY PHOTO

THE KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT hosted their first Safe Sitter Class on June 26, 2024. The kids did fantastic and learned a lot about safety and babysitting. The hospital plans to host another Safe Sitter Class this month. | COURTESY PHOTO

SAFE SITTER CLASS

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