TSTC Welding Series certification held

Body ABILENE-Rolling Plains Technical School students attending classes on the Rochester campus participated in the Texas State Technical College High School Welding Series certification event in Abilene on Friday, March 15.

Rising trend of bicycle and pedestrian crashes

Body CHILDRESS – Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street.Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet.

Munday City Council introduces new police chief

Body MUNDAY – The Munday City Council met in regular session on Mar. 12 and introduced newly hired Chief of Police Dusty Bryant. Chief Bryant is familiar with the area as he was Police Chief in Crowell. He served a short stint in the Houston police force prior to coming to Munday.

Controlled substances seized in traffic stop

Body KNOX COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office reported that on Mar. 10, Deputy Garza of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department was working traffic on Hwy 277. Around midnight Deputy Garza observed a vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop.

State Representative James Frank answers questions at Town Hall meeting

Body BENJAMIN – A light turnout for the Town Hall meeting on Mar.

Benjamin, Munday OAP advance

Body TWO KNOX SCHOOLS advance in Tuesday’s Bi-District OAP contest held in Aspermont.

Mustangs Coach Hayes at center of departure rumors

Body Is Benjamin’s Coach Nathan Hayes leaving for other pastures?

Family Dollar – Dollar Tree store closing

Body MUNDAY – Dollar Tree announced it will close nearly 1,000 of its over 8,000 Family Dollar stores after the stores experienced a significant underperformance in 2023, according to the press release by the company.