Back to School approaching

Body KNOX COUNTY – Area schools are gearing up for the start of the 2023 - 2024 school year. At Munday CISD, Supt. Troy Parton reports that teachers start back on Monday Aug. 7 with several days of in-person training as well as preparing their rooms for students.

July wetter and hotter than average month

Body KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City reported 2.28 inches of rain received this July. The average is 2.01 inches and last year only 0.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of July 31-Aug. 4 Monday: Chicken and rice casserole, carrots, bread, frosted Angel cake. Tuesday: Cheeseburger on a bun, French fries, lettuce, tomato, chuck wagon beans, fresh fruit.

June Knox City Police Report

Body Knox City PD responded to 42 calls for service and activities during the month of June 2023. The following people were arrested during the month of June 2023: • Robert Wayne Dickson – W/M, Driving While License Invalid w/ prior convictions. Bond $2500.

Capital Highlights

Body Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial Lt. Gov.

Amanda’s Library Musings

Body By Amanda Burbank Libraries are not simply a place that provide us with books we can check out and read.

A shortage of Sriracha Sauce?

Body Having written three columns in the last year about unique condiments and seasonings - Grey Poupon, Worcestershire Sauce, and Old Bay Seasoning – hope you can bear with me another week on this topic about a condiment that’s been in the news recently, many people’s favorite...

Stan Wojcik honored for commitment to County Investment Education

Body BENJAMIN – According to a press release from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), County Judge Stan Wojcik was recognized recently for five years of outstanding dedication to county investment education.

Munday Girls Volleyball recognized as Honor Roll team

Body MUNDAY – Superintendent Troy Parton received notice that the Munday High School Varsity Volleyball Girls team has been recognized by the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) to be in the top 20% of the teams nationwide, receiving...

Lions learn about behind-the-scenes work at corporate events

Body MUNDAY – Many around Munday have met Alejandro Trevino, son of David and Lina Trevino. Alejandro is in Munday frequently for family visits and often pitches in to help set up local events such as the 4th of July Thing, Christmas on the Square, and others.