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Seal coat operations to begin in Childress District

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body CHILDRESS – In-house seal coat operations will begin in the Childress District beginning Monday, April 15. Various Farm-to-Market roadways in twelve counties are included in this year’s project.
PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The Ritz Community Theater, now in its 30th year in downtown Snyder, will present “Dearly Departed” on stage from April 19-28. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The Ritz Community Theater, now in its 30th year in downtown Snyder, will present “Dearly Departed” on stage from April 19-28. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

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REGIONAL NEWS

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body GARZAPOST—“33 A.D.,’ a production of Ragtown Gospel Theater, pieces together the stories of four quixotic characters in the Bible, and highlights their roles in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
BENJAMIN JUNIOR Grayson Rigdon has committed to play for Air Force when he graduates next year. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

BENJAMIN JUNIOR Grayson Rigdon has committed to play for Air Force when he graduates next year. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

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County owned lots in Truscott may be traded

Don Thompson
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body BENJAMIN – Jerry Bob Daniels addressed the Commissioners' Court during the regular monthly session on Apr. 8 regarding ownership of two lots in Truscott. A relative of Daniels’ has a small building on a lot that it appeared the county owned.
Eclipse brings out spectators

Eclipse brings out spectators

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Eclipse brings out spectators

Don Thompson
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body KNOX COUNTY – The total eclipse crossed Texas on Apr. 8 and brought out crowds all over the state and other areas of the country to view the eclipse as it continued across the USA.Locally, the partial eclipse first became visible around 12:20 p.m. and peaked about 1:30 p.m.

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What is a Trustee?

Don Thompson
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body MUNDAY – Superintendent Troy Parton sent this information to further define the work of a Trustee on the school board. This definition of a Trustee is from the firm of Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. as supplied to the candidates by Supt.
SAVETHEDATE The Jim Bob Art Park & NatureTrails rural sculpture garden and wildlife habitat in the 'breaks' region of Knox County will be hosting its 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20 with artist talks, nature walks, arts, crafts and more. | COURTESY PHOTO

SAVETHEDATE The Jim Bob Art Park & NatureTrails rural sculpture garden and wildlife habitat in the 'breaks' region of Knox County will be hosting its 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 20 with artist talks, nature walks, arts, crafts and more. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails to host Earth Day event April 20

Penelope Bisbee
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Body The Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails is pleased to announce that we are hosting our second Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10am-2pm. The Park is located just north of Benjamin city limits, approximately 1.

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Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to knox@wtx.news are preferred.VET CLINIC IN BENJAMIN SETBENJAMIN-The City of Benjamin will be holding a Vet Clinic Saturday, May 11. The clinic will be held at City Hall 303 S.
“Don’t give up reading, the more you practice, the easier it will get.” – unknown

“Don’t give up reading, the more you practice, the easier it will get.” – unknown

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“Don’t give up reading, the more you practice, the easier it will get.” – unknown

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Body Reading is a skill like all the others that needs to be practiced. You learn to read in grade school, slowly moving on to bigger more complex books, reading books that are assigned to you or textbooks that help your mind develop. Reading is a skill we will use forever.
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