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USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Body COLLEGESTATION–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation ReserveProgram(CRP)starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024.
Bluebonnet hosts community relations luncheon

Bluebonnet hosts community relations luncheon

Bluebonnet hosts community relations luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Body ANSON-At Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson, we take pride in being an integral part of the community of Anson and Jones County. Our commitment to being a good neighbor extends beyond our facility walls.

County commissioners discuss road maintenance

Don Thompson
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Body KNOX COUNTY – At the County Commissioners' regular scheduled monthly meeting on Mar. 11, the commissioners considered options concerning repairs on two separate county roads.On CR 4320, approximately 0.
SEASONFINALE The Benjamin Mustangs ended an amazing season as the state runners up Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, falling to Jayton 60-53. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN/KNOX CO. NEWS COURIER

SEASONFINALE The Benjamin Mustangs ended an amazing season as the state runners up Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, falling to Jayton 60-53. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN/KNOX CO. NEWS COURIER

Cold spell sinks Mustangs’ state title game chances

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Body Pugi, Rigdon named to All-Tournament teamIt was a game of “if only” for the Benjamin Mustangs, who fell to the Jayton Jaybirds 60-53 in Saturday’s 1A boys basketball championship game.If only the second and fourth quarters had been played like the first and third.
Triple play in One Act play

Triple play in One Act play

Triple play in One Act play

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Body KNOX CITY HIGH SCHOOL One Act Play “These Shining Lives”, competed in District contest in Aspermont. Seated Left to Right are Gabriella Martinez (All Star Cast), Lizzie Martinez (Best Performer), Bailey Castorena, and Briley Barnard.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Body Menus for week of March 11-15 Monday: Chili cheese dog, pork and beans, pea salad, chocolate pudding.Tuesday: Smothered pork chop, mashed potatoes, carrots, biscuit, cookie.Wednesday: Beef stew, pinto beans, salad, cornbread, dessert.
JONESHONOR BluebonnetDetentionCenter’sWardenSteveMora (left) presented Jones County Sheriff Danny Jimenez (right) with MTC’s Celebrating Excellence 2023 Community Supporter of the Year Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

JONESHONOR BluebonnetDetentionCenter’sWardenSteveMora (left) presented Jones County Sheriff Danny Jimenez (right) with MTC’s Celebrating Excellence 2023 Community Supporter of the Year Award. | COURTESY PHOTO

Sheriff Jimenez, Community Supporter of the Year

Special To The News-courier
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Body ANSON-Management & Training Corporation (MTC) recognizes a Community SupporteroftheYearthathas demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication in supporting MTC correctional facility activities as part of their Celebrating Excellence initiative.
KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT

KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT

KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT

Chris Mendoza
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Body December 12, 2023 through February 28, 2024 Calls for service in the county 151 Calls for service in Munday 62 Total of traffic stops 296 Total of citations 228 Total of cases 38 The cases ranged from misdemeanors to felonies I would like to make the public aware that starting in...
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