Program improvements to benefit farmers, ranchers, producers

Body SAN JUAN — Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation.

Knox County Youth Participates in KCJLS Project Fair, Skill-a-thon, and Ag Mech Show

Body After spending weeks studying, crafting, testing recipes and perfecting their wood and metal works, the youth of Knox County participated in the Knox County Junior Project Fair, Skill-a-thon and Agriculture Mechanics show on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Jan.9-13 Monday: Taco soup, salad, cornbread, cookie. Tuesday: Roast with gravy, scalloped potatoes, carrots, hot rolls, cobbler. Wednesday: Beef enchiladas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, tortilla chips, dessert.

Brushes with Celebrities V

Body In this fifth column on this topic, please believe I’m not trying to be a “name dropper”,I was just lucky enough to travel and when you travel, you occasionally run into famous people – a TV star, a move actor, sports star, musician, politician or some other famous person, so...

Feeding dogs healthy treats during the holidays

Body BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION—Some dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off of a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren’t always healthy for dogs and can create health issues over time. Because of this, Dr.

Firework safety for pets on New Year’s Eve

Body BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION— With 2022 coming to a close, family and friends may be eager to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Many pets, however, may not welcome the loud noises or bright lights that accompany the celebratory event.

Speers visit from Albania

Body MUNDAY – Former ministers at the church of Christ in Munday, Wayne and Brenda Speers were in Munday on Dec. 4 for a brief visit. Wayne and Brenda have been working as missionaries in Albania for almost three years.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Nov. 7-11 Monday: Lasagna, buttered corn, Italian vegetables, hot roll, snickerdoodle cookie. Tuesday: Pork roast, potatoes and onions, spinach, cornbread, frosted spice cake. Wednesday: Chicken fajitas, pinto beans,Mexican corn, flour tortilla, pears.

5th grade band sings National Anthem

Body Knox City 5th grade band sings the National Anthem before the Houndettes and Rotan volleyball match.

Weinert Homecoming

Body WEINERT – The classes of 1972, 1973, and 1974 were recognized and honored in the homecoming celebration held in Weinert on Oct. 1. Elmer Adams was named Citizen of the Year by the alumni. Registration started the day with coffee and doughnuts provided by Weinert Gin.