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3 RIVERS RANCH TTU System leadership and staff and members of the 3 Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences gathered recently at the 3 Rivers Ranch Community Luncheon. From left: Patrick Kramer, Ginger Kerrick Davis, Tedd L. Mitchell, Clay Cash, Don Malone, Ken Fergeson, Bob England, Cady Alvarado, JL Alvarado and Jerry Gardner. | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Tech University System celebrates new research and educational opportunities at 3 Rivers Ranch

News Staff

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Body CROWELL Its ocial: 3 Rivers Ranch (3RR) is now part of the Texas Tech University System (TTU System).

Below average rainfall continued in September

Don Thompson

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Body KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City reported that precipitation in September continued the trend of dryer than normal.Only 1.88 inches was rain was received this September compared to the 2.

Sopa Tarasca the ideal soup for cooler days

News Staff

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body Beans are the ultimate super food if you will. They are packed with fiber, protein, and flavor. Research shows a mere half cup a day can help to add years to our lives.Beans and rice are a classic combination in more than one type of cuisine.

Early detection key in the fight against breast cancer

Knox City – Breast Cancer Remains

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body KNOXCOUNTYHOSPITALDISTRICTthe most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, with roughly 1 in 8 womenintheUnitedStatesdevelopingit duringtheirlifetime.Whilethesestatistics canbedaunting,earlydetectionremains themosteffectivewaytoincreasesurvival rates and improve treatment outcomes.

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White, published in 1952, was made into an animated feature film in 1973. | GOODREADS PHOTO

Keep books alive

Amanda Burbank |

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body “ If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

Pink Ladies update

News Staff

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-COURIERKNOX CITY-The Knox City Pink Ladies met at the store Sept. 18, for their third-Wednesday meeting with 15 members present.The Secretary and Treasurer gave their reports. The annual Health Fair was discussed. The Fair will be from held 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Dickens County Historical Commission for ‘History Ramble’ to Standifer, Higgins graves Oct. 12

Barbara Brannon

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body ALL HISTORIANS, CHCS, EDUCATORS, WRITERS, GENALOGISTS WELCOMEPalace Theater presentation and chili lunch included in half-day event The red gravestone stands alone, iron-fenced and far out in the broken country of northern Kent County, Texas, on private land.

Texas trees that flaunt fall color

News Staff

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body Autumn is prime time to choose landscape trees with a fall color display. The season’s warm fall soils favor root establishment.Not all trees have foliage that change from their summer green to autumn color.

Rochester Homecoming 2024 Schedule

News Staff

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Body Saturday, Oct. 129 a.m.-Registration in Rochester High School gym. Complimentary donuts, juice and coffee. Souvenir Tshirts, 1965-1966 Rochester High School Band C.D., Yeti raffle tickets available.10:30 a.m.-Ex-cheerleader, twirler, drum major tea at Karen Byrd’s home Meals11 a.

CATHY’S SELF PORTRAIT Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite wrote this caricature self-portrait “is as close as I have to a photo.” | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

Brushes with Celebrities XV

News Staff

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Body The Traveling Man DON THOMPSONHere’s number 15 in the Brushes with Celebrities series.

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