Knox City man pleads guilty to evading arrest

ON MARCH 5, 2024 in Knox County, Daniel Godsey, age 60 of Knox City, waived his rights and pled guilty to Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, a Third Degree Felony. He was placed on one year deferred adjudication community supervision and ordered to pay $375 in costs and fees, and a $1,000 fine.

Regional events make for great spring day trips for Knox residents

For the next month, there’ll be events to attend everyweekineverycornerof counties within easy driving distances to Knox County. There will be rodeos, festivals, concerts and more in weeks ahead.

New Degrees at MSU Texas

WICHITA FALLS-The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved new degree programs in political science, electrical engineering and industrial technology for Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) during its regularly scheduled Feb. 29-March 1 meeting held on the MSU Texas campus.“Each...

TSTC Welding Series certification held

ABILENE-Rolling Plains Technical School students attending classes on the Rochester campus participated in the Texas State Technical College High School Welding Series certification event in Abilene on Friday, March 15.

Rising trend of bicycle and pedestrian crashes

CHILDRESS – Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street.Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet.

Munday City Council introduces new police chief

MUNDAY – The Munday City Council met in regular session on Mar. 12 and introduced newly hired Chief of Police Dusty Bryant. Chief Bryant is familiar with the area as he was Police Chief in Crowell. He served a short stint in the Houston police force prior to coming to Munday.

Controlled substances seized in traffic stop

KNOX COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office reported that on Mar. 10, Deputy Garza of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department was working traffic on Hwy 277. Around midnight Deputy Garza observed a vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop.

State Representative James Frank answers questions at Town Hall meeting

BENJAMIN – A light turnout for the Town Hall meeting on Mar. 19 at the AgriLife Extension office in Benjamin didn’t slow State Representative James Frank from commenting to a wide range of questions on topics from the costs of health insurance, medical costs, sustainable energy, the school voucher...