More teens are dying in crashes, not wearing seatbelts

Body TXDOT CHILDRESS x A parent|s worst nightmare happens all too oen in Texas as the number of unbuckled teen driversandpassengerskilled in crashes is rising. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up—every seat, every ride.

PINK LADIES UPDATE

Body SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-COURIER KNOX CITY-The Knox County Hospital Auxiliary, Pink Ladies, had their monthly meeting on Jan. 31 with 15 Pink Ladies present. Pink Ladies President Sherry Calvin led the meeting.

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body “Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it’s a way to make contact with reality after a day of making things up, and it’s a way of making contact with someone else’s imagination after a day that’s all too real.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar marks National Unclaimed Property Day

Body AUSTIN—Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar joined other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the fourth annual national Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1.

ARE YOU A HOLDER OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY?

Body Texas Unclaimed Property Holder Education Webinars in 2024 The Comptroller’s office is pleased to announce free training webinars for holders of unclaimed property.

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

Body January The following arrest was made in the month of January 2024. 1. LupeRiosJr.,Possession of Control Substance to wit: Meth, Date: 01/08/2024, Bond; Unlawful CarryingofaFirearm, Date 01/08/2024, Bond $4000; Duty on Striking Fixture/ Hwy Landscape over $200.

February event calendar promises a busy month

Body KNOX COUNTY – The February calendar of events in the county boasts a busy month of local, national, and international events. Some of the events have already occurred this month and some are still to come. Feb. 1 – City-County Library Book Club 6 p.m. Feb.

Benjamin Fire Dept. receives donation

Body Benjamin Fire Dept. receives donation

UIL releases reclassification and realignment information

Body AUSTIN—The biennial University Interscholastic League reclassification and realignment for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years was released by the University Interscholastic League Thursday.

Super Bowl LVIII

Body KNOX COUNTY – The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, February 11, for the 58th Super Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The game will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.