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Rabbits, remembrances

Rabbits, remembrances

Rabbits, remembrances, retail—and resilience

Some things multiply along the Mother Road.Unlike miles on the odometer— which roll up at a regular rate depending on our speed—signs and souvenirs seem to accrue exponentially.Scads of them bear that famously recognizable “Route 66” shield—a marketing bonanza for stores of all sizes along 2,448...
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

In 1936, Route 66 terminated at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica, California; later it was symbolically extended to the Santa Monica Pleasure Pier, with its much larger capacity for welcoming travelers.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?
ABOVE AND BEYOND Pam and Mark Reed were recognized for duty Above and Beyond, with an award presented by Munday mayor Karen Longan during the city council meeting July 14. | NEWS-COURIER

ABOVE AND BEYOND Pam and Mark Reed were recognized for duty Above and Beyond, with an award presented by Munday mayor Karen Longan during the city council meeting July 14. | NEWS-COURIER

Reeds recognized along with City of Munday employees

FINANCIAL AUDITS TO BE UNDERTAKEN; MUNDAY BUSINESS ALLIANCE EXPLOREDDuring the Munday city council meeting on July 14, residents Pam and Mark Reed were presented the Above and Beyond certificate for their dedication and commitment to Munday.
DAVEY CRANDALL CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT

DAVEY CRANDALL CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT

Haskell’s Central Texas Farm Credit welcomes Knox City resident Davey Crandall as loan officer

Central Texas Farm Credit is pleased to announce the hiring of Davey Crandall as a loan officer in its Haskell office.Crandall previously served as an intern with the organization during the summer of 2025 and recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Knox notes

TAKE OUT TUESDAY continues providing free lunches to the community on Tuesdays in July (21, 28) at 12 noon at the Munday Church of Christ, 330 N. 3rd Ave., Munday. Pickup is at the south entrance of the church.
Did Knox County really

Did Knox County really

Did Knox County really have 44 schools?

SCHOOL DAZE Stay tuned for a fascinating back-to-school feature next week, when longtime educator—and new Knox County News-Courier managing editor—Troy Parton takes us on a countywide tour, thanks to some assistance from the Wichita Brazos Museum and Cultural Center in Benjamin.
A near miss between vehicles occurred July 9 at the intersection of FM 267, County Road 4460 and FM 3490. | COURTESY IMAGE

A near miss between vehicles occurred July 9 at the intersection of FM 267, County Road 4460 and FM 3490. | COURTESY IMAGE

Close call with rock truck delays ambulance response

TROY PARTON | NEWS-COURIER Two Knox County ambulances responding to a call were brought to a screeching halt when a rock hauler pulled out in front of them earlier this month.
Watermelon salad provides

Watermelon salad provides

Watermelon salad provides cool burst of flavor and color

COOL SUMMER TREATS feel goodgoingdown—andprovide energyforgoingon! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTOTechnically, eating something cold does not cool our bodies down, overall. We certainly feel cooler at first, but a few minutes later as we begin to digest the chilly drink or treat, our bodies actually heat up.