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Hospice of Wichita Falls presents award to Knox County News-Courier

Hospice of Wichita Falls presents award to Knox County News-Courier

Hospice of Wichita Falls presents award to Knox County News-Courier

Melinda Vestal with Hospice of Wichita Falls traveled to Munday Nov. 28 to present the News-Courier with a Certificate of Appreciation for support with no-charge advertising and public relations to benefit the community.
TXDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford presented the Ten-year service award to General Transportation Tech Terry Messer – Assistant Supervisor in Knox County. “I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication put in by these employees on a daily basis,” Lankford said. “They are committed to making our district one of the best in the state.”| COURTESY PHOTO

TXDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford presented the Ten-year service award to General Transportation Tech Terry Messer – Assistant Supervisor in Knox County. “I truly appreciate the hard work and dedication put in by these employees on a daily basis,” Lankford said. “They are committed to making our district one of the best in the state.”| COURTESY PHOTO

Childress District presents service award

Childress District presents service award
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Keep risky habits out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON–America’s biggest food holiday is almost here, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind consumers to avoid habits that increase the risk of harmful bacteria in their Thanksgiving meal.

Knox notes

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE NOV. 25 MUNDAY-Annual Christmas on the Square scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 25.

W. Erle and Emma White Inpatient Center’s final watch

WICHITA FALLS-On Nov. 13 at 9 a.m., Hospice of Wichita Falls commemorated the legacy of the W. Erle and Emma White Inpatient Center. Beginning on Jan. 27, 1997, and ending on Oct. 9, 2023, this Center was home to first-class care and hospitality for 11,258 patients and their families.
AREA CHAMPS The Benjamin Mustangs will face the Jayton Jaybirds at 6 p.m. Friday in Hermleigh in the Regional Quarterfinals football game. The winner of that game will be just one playoff game away from going to State. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA CHAMPS The Benjamin Mustangs will face the Jayton Jaybirds at 6 p.m. Friday in Hermleigh in the Regional Quarterfinals football game. The winner of that game will be just one playoff game away from going to State. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA CHAMPS

AREA CHAMPS
FIRST TO HOST; FIRST IN TEXAS The first presidential debate in preparation for the 2024 general election has been slated for Texas State University. The San Marcos school would be the first Texas university to hold a presidential debate,Texas State officials said. | TSU.EDU

FIRST TO HOST; FIRST IN TEXAS The first presidential debate in preparation for the 2024 general election has been slated for Texas State University. The San Marcos school would be the first Texas university to hold a presidential debate,Texas State officials said. | TSU.EDU

Texas State University to hold first 2024 presidential debate

Event slated for Sept. 16 in San Marcos Texas State University in San Marcos will host the first in a series of four scheduled general election debates next year on Sept. 16, 2024, Texas State officials announced Monday.

Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District office moves

SEYMOUR–Theofficefor theRollingPlainsGroundwater Conservation District has moved to 110 W California Street in Seymour. “We look forward to serving you from this spacious, modernfacility,”saidGeneral ManagerLynnSmith.“Please bear with us over the next several weeks as we finish our remodeling.