Knox public safety officers stage practice for emergencies

  • COMMISSIONERS’ COURT SWEARING IN CEREMONY On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 the Commissioners held a ceremony swearing in Knox County officials. Pictured from left Judge Don Thompson, Penny Eaton as County Tax Assessor, Ray Herring as County Commissioner Precinct 3, Robyn Harlin as County Attorney, and Louis Baty as County Commissioner Precinct 1. Sheriff Chris Mendoza was subsequently sworn in off-site. Herring, Eaton and Mendoza were incumbents reelected to their posts. | SHERI BATY PHOTO
    COMMISSIONERS’ COURT SWEARING IN CEREMONY On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 the Commissioners held a ceremony swearing in Knox County officials. Pictured from left Judge Don Thompson, Penny Eaton as County Tax Assessor, Ray Herring as County Commissioner Precinct 3, Robyn Harlin as County Attorney, and Louis Baty as County Commissioner Precinct 1. Sheriff Chris Mendoza was subsequently sworn in off-site. Herring, Eaton and Mendoza were incumbents reelected to their posts. | SHERI BATY PHOTO
    BENJAMIN — Knox County has had more than its share of emergency situations recently — not just the December incidents reported Monday at commissioners court but three days’ worth last week in Knox City, all fake.Ryan Thrash, deputy sheriff, reported on the training event held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Knox City. Fire department and law enforcement personnel from as far ...

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