Prioritize safety during Texas Summer heat

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.

Capital Highlights

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

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.

Pink Ladies update

Body KNOX CITY—The Knox County Hospital Auxiliary met June 21, 2023 with 10 members present. Glenda Huff called the meeting to order and Frances King read the minutes from the last meeting.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of July 10-14 Monday: Chicken and sausage gumbo, fluffy rice, black eyed peas, cornbread, Mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Beef and pasta casserole, egg noodles, green beans, garlic bread, cookie.

Knox City celebrates Independence Day

Body KNOX CITY – Knox City kicked off the celebration with food trucks and a car show at Greyhound Stadium on July 3. The car show had a long line of cars, trucks, and semis entered. The crowd enjoyed walking past the cars and inspecting all the vehicles.