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Keep risky habits out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body WASHINGTON–America’s biggest food holiday is almost here, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind consumers to avoid habits that increase the risk of harmful bacteria in their Thanksgiving meal.

THANKSGIVING NIGHT ATTHE LIBRARY | PHOTOBYAMANDA BURBANK

“The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff.”-Timothy Healy

Amanda Burbank

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body It is true that librarians are an important asset to a library, but we as librarians feel our patrons are the most important asset to a library. Without their love of reading, curiosity, and support we would have no need for a library.

Knox notes

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE NOV. 25 MUNDAY-Annual Christmas on the Square scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25. Christmas parade on Main Street at 6 p.m.

W. Erle and Emma White Inpatient Center’s final watch

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body WICHITA FALLS-On Nov. 13 at 9 a.m., Hospice of Wichita Falls commemorated the legacy of the W. Erle and Emma White Inpatient Center. Beginning on Jan. 27, 1997, and ending on Oct.

AREA CHAMPS The Benjamin Mustangs will face the Jayton Jaybirds at 6 p.m. Friday in Hermleigh in the Regional Quarterfinals football game. The winner of that game will be just one playoff game away from going to State. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA CHAMPS

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body AREA CHAMPS

FIRST TO HOST; FIRST IN TEXAS The first presidential debate in preparation for the 2024 general election has been slated for Texas State University. The San Marcos school would be the first Texas university to hold a presidential debate,Texas State officials said. | TSU.EDU

Texas State University to hold first 2024 presidential debate

Caroline Wilburn

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body Event slated for Sept. 16 in San Marcos Texas State University in San Marcos will host the first in a series of four scheduled general election debates next year on Sept. 16, 2024, Texas State officials announced Monday.

Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District office moves

Don Thompson

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body SEYMOUR–Theofficefor theRollingPlainsGroundwater Conservation District has moved to 110 W California Street in Seymour. “We look forward to serving you from this spacious, modernfacility,”saidGeneral ManagerLynnSmith.

Voters approve property tax exemptions and raises for retired teachers by large margins in Nov. 7 election

Don Thompson

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body KNOX COUNTY – Proposition 4 allowing the state to spend$18billiononproperty taxcutsforhomeownersand businesses, cut school districts’ tax rates and other tax changes, passed with 83% of votes, and Proposition 9 providing retired teachers a cost-of-living raise passed with 84% of...

Council approves $56,000 donation for rodeo arena

Don Thompson

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body MUNDAY – The City Council met in regular session on Nov. 14 and approved the grant from the Development Corporation of Munday – A Board (DCOM) for a donation of approximately $56,000 to the Munday Volunteer Fire Department to help fund the infrastructure of the new Rodeo Arena.

Keep Health and Wellness in mind this Thanksgiving

News Staff

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Body KNOX CITY – Thanksgiving Day is upon us.Whetheryouarepreparingtotravelorhost lovedones,wellnessoftentakesabackseatfor many of us this time of year. No matter how busy your schedule gets, making your health a priority this holiday season is imperative.

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