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Members of the First Baptist Church did the cooking. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Members of the First Baptist Church did the cooking. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

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.
A group of musicians performed live music at the Fish Fry. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

A group of musicians performed live music at the Fish Fry. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Fish fry at Munday Baptist

Body MUNDAY – The Annual Fish Fry at the First Baptist Church in Munday on June 21 was a well-attended crowd pleaser. The Baptist men worked hours frying up the fish, and serving with hush puppies, French fries, coleslaw, beans, iced tea and desserts.

Dean Homstead appointed to City Council in Knox City

Body KNOX CITY – At the regular scheduled meeting in Knox City on June 20, Dean Homstead was appointed Councilman to fill the vacancy following Councilman JR Hodges resignation in May. Hodges resigned his seat on the council because he moved to Munday.
Treager Grill being raffled off by the Lions Club. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Treager Grill being raffled off by the Lions Club. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Upcoming July 4th activities planned

Body KNOX COUNTY – A reminder of the outstanding July 4th events coming up in Knox City and Munday. On July 3rd Knox City’s celebrations include a car show, registration starting at 10 a.m., live music by ASALTO starting at 6:30 p.m.

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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Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

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.