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NATHAN MORROW | SHERI BATY PHOTO

NATHAN MORROW | SHERI BATY PHOTO

ASU Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Body SAN ANGELO- Angelo State University in San Angelo, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, including Nathan Morrow of Knox City. Morrow is majoring in Exercise Science at Angelo State.

Flu activity increases in Texas

Body KNOX CITY – With the official height of the flu season beginning in just a few short weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that this year’s flu season has already reached epidemic levels.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Jan. 8-12   Monday: Chicken spaghetti, broccoli, salad, garlic bread, apple crisp. Tuesday: BBQ pork, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, peaches. Wednesday: Turkey and dressing, green beans, gravy, hot roll, cake.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. KC NEIGHBORHOODWATCH MEETING KNOX CITY-The Knox City Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at 6 p.m.
BDC gives back to community this Holiday Season

BDC gives back to community this Holiday Season

BDC gives back to community this Holiday Season

Body ANSON-This holiday season, Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson took the initiative to spread warmth and gratitude by giving back to the local community in multiple impactful ways.

2023 – The Year in Review

Body KNOX COUNTY - While the Hamas attack on Israel and the continuing war in Ukraine were the leading international stories, nationally the economy, inflation, the Chinese spy balloon, the Maui wildfires, mass shootings, the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVII in a close game...

Junior Livestock Show slated for Jan. 19 and 20

Body MUNDAY – Mark your calendarstoattendtheJunior Livestock Show and Project Fair events scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20 at the Munday Events Center (MEC). The Project Fair scheduled for Jan. 19 includes categories for Food, Photography, Textiles, Machine and Handwork.

Knox City Volleyball girls honored

Body Congratulations to our Houndette Volleyball Players who were named to the 2023 All-Big Country Preps Volleyball Teams that include players from all Abilene area teams, 1A-6A!
SEVERAL CANDIDATES appeared at the Courthouse in Benjamin to draw for their order on the ballot in the March Republican Primary. Present were County Clerk Lisa Cypert; County Judge Stan Wojcik; Candidate for Commissioner, Pct 1, Robert Estrada; Candidate for Sheriff, Chris Mendoza; and Candidate for Commissioner, Pct 1, Louis Baty. The Primary is March 5, 2024. A“Meet the Candidates” will be held February 10 at 10 a.m. in the Bill Baker Auditorium in Knox City. | COURTESY PHOTO

SEVERAL CANDIDATES appeared at the Courthouse in Benjamin to draw for their order on the ballot in the March Republican Primary. Present were County Clerk Lisa Cypert; County Judge Stan Wojcik; Candidate for Commissioner, Pct 1, Robert Estrada; Candidate for Sheriff, Chris Mendoza; and Candidate for Commissioner, Pct 1, Louis Baty. The Primary is March 5, 2024. A“Meet the Candidates” will be held February 10 at 10 a.m. in the Bill Baker Auditorium in Knox City. | COURTESY PHOTO

Measuring water levels in January and February

Body KNOX COUNTY – Director Lynn Smith at Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District (RPGCD) announced the staff will be out measuring water levels in January and February. The process normally takes two or three weeks depending on the weather and road conditions.