Commissioners hear 911 Call Center had a busy month

BENJAMIN – The County Commissioners met in regular session on Jan. 8 to hear county department reports. The 911 Call Center received 325 calls in December, with 205 being actual 911 calls and 120 non-emergency calls.

December wetter and warmer than average

KNOX COUNY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCSJamesE.“Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City, reported this December surpassed both last December and previous year’s average in rainfall received.

UIL State Spirit Competition

UIL State Spirit Competition

ASU Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

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

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

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.

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.” - Albert Einstein

The magic of fairy tales instills in us as children a world full of magic and possibilities. We can dream, learn, and be entertained all at the same time. Lessons in grit to keep moving forward to a happy ending. Villains who try to stop you and are mean are lessons in dealing with bullies.

Knox notes

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. at the Knox City Chamber of Commerce (next to Isabella’s).

BDC gives back to community this Holiday Season

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. Thanksgiving Meal Donations: BDC proudly donated Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.

2023 – The Year in Review

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 against the...