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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
COLUMBUS DAY/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY will be observed Monday, Oct. 12. Federal offices, post offices, and banks will be closed in observance.
The golden angle

The golden angle

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The golden angle of sunflowers

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
CUISINE & CULTUREBeauty is found in the smallest of spaces. Contemplate the arrangement of seeds in the center of a sunflower blossom.
A couple of weeks ago,

A couple of weeks ago,

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Traditional beef stew for autumn

Angelina L
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
CUISINE & CULTURE |it would have been difficult to convince me that fall would be in the air soon. The hot days persisted. But miraculously, on the first day of fall, the high temperatures began to drop a little.We can now comfortably think about cooking our cold-weather favorites.
NEW CHIEF Wednesday, the City of Munday welcomed Chief Alvin Johnson as he was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW CHIEF Wednesday, the City of Munday welcomed Chief Alvin Johnson as he was officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police. | COURTESY PHOTO

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NEW CHIEF

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Fall into adventure: Caprock Canyons State Park

Fall into adventure: Caprock Canyons State Park

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Fall into adventure: Caprock Canyons State Park unveils packed October event lineup

Deyanara Lane |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
As cooler autumn temperatures sweep across the Texas Panhandle, Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway is inviting nature lovers, hikers, and families to experience the vibrant season through an exciting slate of October events.From guided geological hikes and peak fall bird migration viewing to an...
PERFECT ATTENDANCE These students at Munday elementary were recognized for coming to school every day the first 6 weeks of the school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

PERFECT ATTENDANCE These students at Munday elementary were recognized for coming to school every day the first 6 weeks of the school year. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday Elementary first six weeks academic recognition

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Kristi Bufkin principal says Munday Elementary is Wild About Learning “as we are off to a great start of a new school year filled with learning, growth, and new adventures each day!”
DRONESPRAYERS are being used more widely for precise agricultural spraying, without the danger to a pilot. A large group of students gathered to hear about this emerging career field.

DRONESPRAYERS are being used more widely for precise agricultural spraying, without the danger to a pilot. A large group of students gathered to hear about this emerging career field.

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Career Day provides job information for over 400 students

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
For Munday High School, Career Day 2026 was large.On Wednesday, Sept. 23, approximately 420 students gathered at Munday High School to get a glimpse into what it will take to have their dream job.
A MAJOR INVESTMENT City National Bank CEO presented Knox City coach Caleb Callaway with the check to purchase a new scoreboard and play clocks. On hand for the cerreomnywere,fromleft,Colin Howeth, Superintendent, Knox City O’Brien CISD; Wrey Montgomery, CEO, City National Bank; Caleb Callaway, Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Knox City; Shyanne Scholl, COO, City National Bank, LaDonna Smith, Knox City Market President; and Faby Ledesma Vasquez, Knox City, City National Bank | COURTESY PHOTO

A MAJOR INVESTMENT City National Bank CEO presented Knox City coach Caleb Callaway with the check to purchase a new scoreboard and play clocks. On hand for the cerreomnywere,fromleft,Colin Howeth, Superintendent, Knox City O’Brien CISD; Wrey Montgomery, CEO, City National Bank; Caleb Callaway, Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Knox City; Shyanne Scholl, COO, City National Bank, LaDonna Smith, Knox City Market President; and Faby Ledesma Vasquez, Knox City, City National Bank | COURTESY PHOTO

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City National Bank donates new scoreboard and play clocks to Knox City-O’Brien football stadium

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
City National Bank donated funds to help make possible the purchase of a new football scoreboard and play clocks at Greyhound Stadium, an investment that will benefit Knox City athletes, coaches, students and community for years to come.Knox City CISD and Greyhound Football expressed their...
OMINIOUS GLOW The massive Grover Bend fire could be seen from miles away. Fortunately the fire was in a sparse vegetation area away from structures. | COURTESY PHOTO

OMINIOUS GLOW The massive Grover Bend fire could be seen from miles away. Fortunately the fire was in a sparse vegetation area away from structures. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Local agencies extinguish fire northwest of Benjamin with assistance from Forest Service

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Saturday evening, Sept. 26, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office issued word that a wildfire, identified as the Grover Bend Fire, was currently burning northwest of Benjamin, Texas. Firefighters and law enforcement are actively responding to the incident, the SO reported.
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