Pay raises approved for Munday CISD employees

Body MUNDAY – The Munday CISD Board of Trustees met in regular session on June 22 and approved payroll raises from 3% to 7% for all district employees. Additionally, the board approved a boost in payments of health insurance benefits.

Seymour Medical Supply celebrates 20 years of service

Body Knox County Hospital District KNOX CITY – In an impressive milestone, Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Seymour Medical Supply Inc., the hospital district's local supplier of durable medical equipment and supplies.

Area News

Body STAMFORD—The Rolling Plains Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association will host the Rolling Plains TTAA Centennial Reunion for alumni, supporters, and anyone who loves Texas Tech on Wednesday, June 28, at the Penick Hughes Building, located at 102 E. Hamilton St.

Knox notes

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Texas House Bill 8 becomes law, paves way for innovative community college funding

Body Austin — Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law today, codifying an innovative new model to fund community colleges in Texas.

Capital Highlights

Body Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Amanda’s Library Musings

Body Libraries hold more information than we could ever imagine, but there’s also a lot of interesting information ABOUT libraries that I want to share with you. For instance, our library location here in Munday was originally the Munday Health Clinic.