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OAPs advance to Regional, April 25 in San Angelo

OAPs advance to Regional, April 25 in San Angelo

OAPs advance to Regional, April 25 in San Angelo

Body MUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL OAP “The Storm in the Barn” advanced to the Regional Contest. Directed by Karen Longan. Individual awards earned from the Area Contest: All Star Cast - Luke Latham and Mance Phillips, Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Kaleb Herrera.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to knox@wtx.news are preferred.VET CLINIC IN BENJAMIN SETBENJAMIN-The City of Benjamin will be holding a Vet Clinic Saturday, May 11. The clinic will be held at City Hall 303 S. Hinton, starting at 8 a.
FOCUSBOOKOFTHEWEEK “TheWomen”istheexcitingnovelabout a woman inWorldWar II by Kristin Hannah. | GOODREADS PHOTO

FOCUSBOOKOFTHEWEEK “TheWomen”istheexcitingnovelabout a woman inWorldWar II by Kristin Hannah. | GOODREADS PHOTO

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body How many times have we started reading a book and set it down thinking we will finish it later and never do. The poor book just sits on your shelf waiting for you to pick it back up and finish it. Now think how many of those books do you have sitting around unfinished?
PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The Ritz Community Theater, now in its 30th year in downtown Snyder, will present “Dearly Departed” on stage from April 19-28. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The Ritz Community Theater, now in its 30th year in downtown Snyder, will present “Dearly Departed” on stage from April 19-28. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

REGIONAL NEWS

Body GARZAPOST—“33 A.D.,’ a production of Ragtown Gospel Theater, pieces together the stories of four quixotic characters in the Bible, and highlights their roles in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
BENJAMIN JUNIOR Grayson Rigdon has committed to play for Air Force when he graduates next year. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

BENJAMIN JUNIOR Grayson Rigdon has committed to play for Air Force when he graduates next year. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

County owned lots in Truscott may be traded

Body BENJAMIN – Jerry Bob Daniels addressed the Commissioners' Court during the regular monthly session on Apr. 8 regarding ownership of two lots in Truscott. A relative of Daniels’ has a small building on a lot that it appeared the county owned.
Eclipse brings out spectators

Eclipse brings out spectators

Eclipse brings out spectators

Body KNOX COUNTY – The total eclipse crossed Texas on Apr. 8 and brought out crowds all over the state and other areas of the country to view the eclipse as it continued across the USA.Locally, the partial eclipse first became visible around 12:20 p.m. and peaked about 1:30 p.m.

What is a Trustee?

Body MUNDAY – Superintendent Troy Parton sent this information to further define the work of a Trustee on the school board. This definition of a Trustee is from the firm of Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. as supplied to the candidates by Supt.
SAVETHEDATE The Jim Bob Art Park & NatureTrails rural sculpture garden and wildlife habitat in the 'breaks' region of Knox County will be hosting its 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20 with artist talks, nature walks, arts, crafts and more. | COURTESY PHOTO

SAVETHEDATE The Jim Bob Art Park & NatureTrails rural sculpture garden and wildlife habitat in the 'breaks' region of Knox County will be hosting its 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20 with artist talks, nature walks, arts, crafts and more. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails to host Earth Day event April 20

Body The Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails is pleased to announce that we are hosting our second Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10am-2pm. The Park is located just north of Benjamin city limits, approximately 1.75 miles north of the intersection of State Hwy 6 and U.