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MASCOT FOR THE BIG EMPTY Ashton Kuehler taps into her family traditions to create the winning mascot for The Friends of the Big Empty organization. From left, Board of Directors Becky Offutt, Marcella Barden, Cindie Kesler, winner Ashton Kuehler, Exa Lee Smith, AlexVukasin (Board members Mariah McDermott and Jessica McDermott not available for photo). | COURTESY PHOTO

MASCOT FOR THE BIG EMPTY Ashton Kuehler taps into her family traditions to create the winning mascot for The Friends of the Big Empty organization. From left, Board of Directors Becky Offutt, Marcella Barden, Cindie Kesler, winner Ashton Kuehler, Exa Lee Smith, AlexVukasin (Board members Mariah McDermott and Jessica McDermott not available for photo). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Friends of the Big Empty announce Mascot Contest winner

Don Thompson
Thursday, July 4, 2024
KNOX COUNTY – Congratulations to Ashton Kuehler of Haskell for being named winner of the Friends of the Big Empty Mascot Contest. The Friends of The Big Empty started the contest earlier this year looking for local artists to create a mascot.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Week of July 1-5MONDAY Braised pork chop, baby bakers, broccoli, biscuit, cake TUESDAY Rosemary chicken, fluffy rice, carrots, bread, fruit yogurt WEDNESDAY Citrus baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, dessertTHURSDAY HOLIDAY FRIDAY HOLIDAY

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AREA NEWS

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
HASKELL-Haskell Memorial Hospital will host a FREE Lunch and Learn on July 9, from noon until 1 p.m. Dr. Pearl Merritt of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women will present information about the Bexa Breast Exam, a painless, radiation-free option for breast cancer screening.The event will be held...
FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger was the voice for an off-beat young man in a new generation. | GOODREADS PHOTO

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger was the voice for an off-beat young man in a new generation. | GOODREADS PHOTO

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Library kicks off summer reading program June 29

Amanda Burbank |
Thursday, June 27, 2024
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.”—Fran Lebowitz I love attending our library book club for a few reasons. First is the books.

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Knox City Police Report

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Knox City PD responded to 39 calls for service and activities during the month of May 2024.The following arrest was made during the month of May 2024: 1. May 19, 2024 – Jonathan Rizan, Assault causing bodily injury – FV, Bond $4500, Criminal Mischief $2500 Information to citizens of Knox City: 1.
Texas Press Association awards recognize 2023 newspaper issues

Texas Press Association awards recognize 2023 newspaper issues

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2023 newspaper issues

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 27, 2024
At the 144th convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in College Station, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among 100 Texas daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual awards...
KNOX4-HSUMMERCAMP InDay1oftheKnoxCounty4-HSummer Camps, members visited with Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver of Knox City and toured and discussed animals in the lodge, watched some storm-chasing videos, and watched them produce their “Did You Know”podcast. | COURTESY PHOTOS

KNOX4-HSUMMERCAMP InDay1oftheKnoxCounty4-HSummer Camps, members visited with Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver of Knox City and toured and discussed animals in the lodge, watched some storm-chasing videos, and watched them produce their “Did You Know”podcast. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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4-H’ers visit with Knox podcasters

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
4-H’ers visit with Knox podcasters
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