May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Body KNOX COUNTY – Thousands of Texas motorcyclists are seriously injured or killed in crashes every year, the Texas Department of Transportation reports. In 2022, 562 motorcycle riders were killed, an 8% increase over the previous year.

Amanda’s Library Musings

Body I remember going to the library for the first time. Walking through the doors and seeing more books than I could ever imagine. The distinct and intoxicating scent of books and the quiet peaceful feeling of exploration. Then came the gift of my own library card with my name on it.

National EMS Week, May 21-27

Body KNOX CITY – Ready to serve 24 hours a day, seven days a week, emergency medical professionals provide a critical lifeline for communities of all sizes.

Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys booked for July 4th celebration

Body MUNDAY – Plans are underway for The July 4th Thing featuring live music by Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys. Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys are well known as one of the finest professional music organizations anywhere.

Door branding for Houses for Healing

Body KNOX COUNTY – The county is hosting a “Door Branding” event at the courthouse gazebo on Tuesday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Council hears proposal from Republic Services

Body MUNDAY – James Flores with Republic Services, the company that collects trash for the City of Munday, addressed the City Council on May 9 and proposed a contract renewal plan that promises to lower costs for the city.

Knox City-O’Brien CISD Free Breakfast and Lunch Summer

Body When: May 30-June 23, 2023, Monday-Friday Where: Knox City ISD Cafeteria 400 N.E.4th Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to all children ages 1-18

2023 Knox County Graduations

Body Knox County High School Seniors will walk the stage at their Commencement Exercises at the end of this week. A full Graduation Issue will be released in the Knox County News following Graduation. Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from each school.

A Visit to The Past

Body BENJAMIN—Danielle Sanders, Benjamin’s First Grade Teacher and Beth Donham, Second Grade Teacher, brought their classes to visit the Knox County Wichita Brazos Museum in Benjamin on Tuesday May 9th for a visit into the past.

Benjamin

Body VALEDICTORIAN HARLEY POTTER SALUTATORIAN BRODY WHITE