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Preston Lynn graduates from ACU

Preston Lynn graduates from ACU

Preston Lynn graduates from ACU

News Staff
Friday, July 21, 2023
Body ABILENE— Pre s ton Lynn of Knox City graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Abilene Christian University. Lynn graduated from Knox City High School in 2019, he was among 833 students who received degrees at ACU’s May Commencement.

USDA July 14 Deadline to apply, revenue loss programs

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body USDA-FSA COLLEGE STATION – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of the July 14 deadline to apply for both the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP).
Your passport

Your passport

Your passport

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body Your passport can be one of your most valued documents and makes it possible to travel the world. According to the U.S. Department of State, there were over 143 million passports in circulation in 2020, which accounts for more than 40% of the U.S. population of 331 million.

Prioritize safety during Texas Summer heat

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body KNOX CITY – As the scorching summer temperatures continue to rise in Texas, Knox County Hospital District is reminding residents about the importance of staying safe and taking precautions to beat the heat.

Budget meetings coming up for county

Don Thompson
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body BENJAMIN – At the Commissioner’s Court regular scheduled meeting on July 10, Judge Stan Wojcik reminded the department heads to begin preliminary work on budgets for 2024. Meetings to review the budgets are being scheduled for August.

June precipitation above average

Don Thompson
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA – NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City recorded 3.85 inches of rain in June, which is more than last year’s amount of 3.08 inches and more than the average for June of 2.93 inches.
The 4th of July Thing in Munday

The 4th of July Thing in Munday

The 4th of July Thing in Munday

Don Thompson
Friday, July 14, 2023
Body MUNDAY –Visitors came from near and far to join local residents attending The Fifth Annual 4th of July Thing in Munday. The parking lot was overflowing so it appears the attendance continued to grow again this year.
Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
Body Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that i n c reases the home stead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin...

Knox notes

News Staff
Friday, July 7, 2023
Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Big Country Clay Shoot GOREE—10th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Competition in memory of Kole Gray, scheduled for Saturday, July 15, 2023. Registration 8 a.m.
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