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NEWRIDE Deputy Garza and K9 Deputy Max pose in front of their new wheels.The specially equipped Tahoe features a kennel, cooling fans and a heat sensitive locking system, to keep Max cool and ready for duty. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEWRIDE Deputy Garza and K9 Deputy Max pose in front of their new wheels.The specially equipped Tahoe features a kennel, cooling fans and a heat sensitive locking system, to keep Max cool and ready for duty. | COURTESY PHOTO

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K-9 Max gets a new ride

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Knox County Sheriff Ryan Thrash reported on the arrival of a new 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe specifically designed for law enforcement K-9s. The vehicle is equipped with specialized K-9 safety equipment, including a heat alarm with automatic door release (Pop-A-Lock system) to protect the K-9 in the event...
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:Texas Senator Ted Cruz was co-sponsor in Congress of a 2025 bill in Congress (still awaiting passage) designating Route 66 a National Historic Trail.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?

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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
TAKE OUT TUESDAY continues providing free lunches to the community on Tuesdays in July (14, 21, 28) at 12 noon at the Munday Church of Christ, 330 N. 3rd Ave., Munday. Pickup is at the south entrance of the church.
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for 90-year-old Charlie Cooks began with the first vehicle of Munday’s Fourth of July parade. Cooks, a Munday VFD member since 1982, currently serves as chaplain for the department. | COURTESY PHOTO

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for 90-year-old Charlie Cooks began with the first vehicle of Munday’s Fourth of July parade. Cooks, a Munday VFD member since 1982, currently serves as chaplain for the department. | COURTESY PHOTO

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‘I will only be 90 once’: Munday VFD 44-year volunteer Cooks honored on milestone birthday

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Charlie Cooks is a character. He is a man of faith who loves everyone and is quick to say “God loves you, and I love you.”And if you are around Cooks long enough you will know that his pet peeve is drivers not stopping at stop signs.
SUMMERREADING MundaylibrarianAmandaBurbankinstructed participants and parents on participation in the summer reading program with a Mario theme. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUMMERREADING MundaylibrarianAmandaBurbankinstructed participants and parents on participation in the summer reading program with a Mario theme. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday’s City-County Library receives TBF grant

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
’26 Summer Reading Program under wayMunday librarian Amanda Burbank received great news just as the 2026 summer reading program was starting June 27—notice of a grant for the library.
MISS FIRECRACKER The first contestants in the Munday Little Miss Firecracker contest prepared to compete for one of the three designations. | MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6

MISS FIRECRACKER The first contestants in the Munday Little Miss Firecracker contest prepared to compete for one of the three designations. | MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6

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Munday 4th Celebration welcomes a new contest, keeps traditions alive

Story And Phots By Troy Parton |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Fourth of July for America’s 250th brought some new ways to celebrate in Munday—with some old-fashioned traditions.Munday’s first Little Miss Firecracker contest welcomed an outstanding group of contestants who will forever be known as the first to compete.

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What about that flag?

Karen Longan, Mayor Of Munday, Texas
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, The Star-Spangled Banner…What does the U.S. flag symbolize, and why does it matter?Our elementary school lessons taught about Betsy Ross sewing a flag for George Washington.
KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

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KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Source: Chief Richard CandelariaAPRIL 2026 ARRESTS• Dakota Gonzalez, assault causing bodily injury/family member, bond $2,500• Carlos Nunez, possession of controlled substance PG 1 >= 200 G, Knox County Arrest Warrant, bond $25,000• Richard Sexton, criminal trespass, 2 counts, bond $5,000MAY 2026...
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