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School holidays for Christmas Break

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIER KNOX COUNTY – Students at area schools are counting down the days to the Christmas holiday break. According to the website calendars for each school district, the holiday schedules are: Munday CISD – Early release at 12 noon on Dec. 20, classes resume Jan. 4.
Benjamin 45s Oglesby

Benjamin 45s Oglesby

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Benjamin 45s Oglesby

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The2023Statechampionship game was not a typical Benjaminfootballmatchup. From the coin toss on, they spent much of the first half battling adversity, including three plays in a row under review in the first half that didn’t go their way.

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Kids’letters to Santa: top wishes for Christmas 2023

Barbara Brannon |
Thursday, December 14, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time . . . for schoolchildren acrossournewspapercoverage to once again put pencil to paper and let St. Nick know what they’d most like to see under their Christmas tree this December 25—or their hopes for world peace, family togetherness, and otherwishes,whateverholiday they...
Chris Mendoza sworn in as Knox County Sheriff

Chris Mendoza sworn in as Knox County Sheriff

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Chris Mendoza sworn in as Knox County Sheriff

Don Thompson
Thursday, December 14, 2023
BENJAMIN – Former Police Chief of Munday Chris Mendoza was sworn in as Knox County Sheriff at a special session of Commissioners Court on Dec. 12. County Judge Stan Wojcik administered the oath to Mendoza. “I’m excited to get started,” Mendoza said.

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November continued dry and warm trend

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIER KNOXCOUNTY–Dustin Wiggans at the James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City, reported this November continued the dry and warm trend compared to last year and overall averages.
COLA can sweeten retirement and health accounts

COLA can sweeten retirement and health accounts

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COLA can sweeten retirement and health accounts

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
It’susuallyagoodideatocontributetothetax-advantaged retirement and health care accounts available to you. And here’s some good news: In 2024, you can put even more into these accounts.
UNDERNEATH THE MISTLETOE Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant that can be harmful to its host plant. Clusters of mistletoe can grow as large as several feet across if left unchecked. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY MICHAEL MILLER

UNDERNEATH THE MISTLETOE Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant that can be harmful to its host plant. Clusters of mistletoe can grow as large as several feet across if left unchecked. | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE PHOTO BY MICHAEL MILLER

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Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near, but, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist.

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News from the Pink Ladies

Lou Vail
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Pink Ladies had their monthly business meeting on the third Wednesday, Nov. 15. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported that all bills had been paid.

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Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERTS KNOX CITY-The KC-O’Brien CISD presents Christmas Concerts. Grades 5, 6, 7 and the High School Bands will perform Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
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