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STATEBOUND TheBenjaminMustangshavemadetheFinalFourintheboys'Statebasketballtournament. TheyweretofaceGordonat8:30a.m.ThursdayattheAlamodomeinSanAntonio.Thewinnerofthatgame will face the winner of the Jayton-Fayetteville game on Saturday morning. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN PHOTO

STATEBOUND TheBenjaminMustangshavemadetheFinalFourintheboys'Statebasketballtournament. TheyweretofaceGordonat8:30a.m.ThursdayattheAlamodomeinSanAntonio.Thewinnerofthatgame will face the winner of the Jayton-Fayetteville game on Saturday morning. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN PHOTO

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Benjamin never surrenders, claims Regional title

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 7, 2024
March 2, Texas Independence Day, was a fitting date for the Benjamin Mustangs to earn a return trip to San Antonio after defeating Eula 57-44 in the regional championship game.This Mustangs team never gave up—not when they were held to eight points in the first quarter of a semifinal game, not when...
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Primary results in runoff for Pct. 1

Don Thompson
Thursday, March 7, 2024
KNOX COUNTY - With five candidates in the running on the Republican ticket for County Commissioner Precinct 1, it’s no surprise a runoff will be scheduled for May 28 between Kyle Bibb and Louis Baty.
MUNDAYBAND Congratulations to the Purple Cloud Band on receiving unanimous first divisions from all judgesattheUILConcertandSightReadinginSeymourlastweek.Thiscompletestheirseventhconsecutive UIL Sweepstakes award. (First divisions in marching, concert, and sight reading) | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAYBAND Congratulations to the Purple Cloud Band on receiving unanimous first divisions from all judgesattheUILConcertandSightReadinginSeymourlastweek.Thiscompletestheirseventhconsecutive UIL Sweepstakes award. (First divisions in marching, concert, and sight reading) | COURTESY PHOTO

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MUNDAY BAND

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
MUNDAY BAND Congratulations to the Purple Cloud Band on receiving unanimous first divisions from all judges at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading in Seymour last week. This completes their seventh consecutive UIL Sweepstakes award.
100TH ANNIVERSARY VFD displayed the jaws of life and other life-saving equipment | DON THOMPSON PHOTOS

100TH ANNIVERSARY VFD displayed the jaws of life and other life-saving equipment | DON THOMPSON PHOTOS

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Knox City VFD celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

Don Thompson
Thursday, March 7, 2024
KNOX CITY – The Knox City Volunteer Fire Department at 102 South Central in Knox City has served Knox City and surrounding areas for 100 years.
BENJAMIN’S BRAIAN CANO, after overcoming some life challenges, competed in an art competition at Midwestern State University inWichita Falls two weekends ago where he won a gold medal. | COURTESY PHOTO

BENJAMIN’S BRAIAN CANO, after overcoming some life challenges, competed in an art competition at Midwestern State University inWichita Falls two weekends ago where he won a gold medal. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Braian Cano takes the Gold

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
BENJAMIN’S BRAIAN CANO, after overcoming some life challenges, competed in an art competition at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls two weekends ago where he won a gold medal. 
FUNDRAISER Manning the tables outside at the Methodist garage sale, from left – Leann Harlan, Debbie Welborn, Jim Cowsert, Jamie Welborn | DON THOMPSON PHOTOS

FUNDRAISER Manning the tables outside at the Methodist garage sale, from left – Leann Harlan, Debbie Welborn, Jim Cowsert, Jamie Welborn | DON THOMPSON PHOTOS

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First Methodist Church in Munday holds garage sale March 2

Don Thompson
Thursday, March 7, 2024
MUNDAY - Attending this event wasafavoriteofmanyduringthelate 90’s, so the First Methodist Church in Munday brought it back on Mar. 2. Thechurchinvitedalltocomebrowse through the donated treasures to find great bargains.

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Daylight SavingsTime starts this Sunday March 10

Donthompson
Thursday, March 7, 2024
KNOX COUNTY – Time to spring forward again this Sunday and turn clocks ahead one hour to begin Daylight Savings Time. The purpose of Daylight Savings Time (DST), the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months, is so darkness falls at a later clock time.

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Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to knox@wtx.news are preferred.

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Knox City and Benjamin City Council, School Board elections for May 4

Don Thompson
Thursday, February 29, 2024
KNOX CITY, BENJAMIN – After the final date to register to be on the ballot for the May 4th election, candidates for positions on the City Council and School Board have been determined. In Knox City, City Manager Dustin Bradley stated that three seats on the City Council are up for election.
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