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TxDOT seeks input on US 82 Texas Corridor study

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TxDOT seeks input on US 82 Texas Corridor study

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

HighwayspansacrossTexasfromArkansastoNewMexico TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHILDRESS—TxDOT is working to shape the future for one of the most important highways across Texas, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow.

Benjamin blanks Guthrie 62-0

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Benjamin blanks Guthrie 62-0

Kay Ellington

Thursday, September 21, 2023

At Jack Huey Stadium in Guthrie Friday night, it didn’t take Benjamin long to show why they were a team that went 14-0 last year. The Mustangs have returned six lettermen from a state championship team that includes in its arsenal Grayson Rigdon, last year’s 1A, D2 player-of-the-year.

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Busy 50th District, pleas reached

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The 50th District Attorney, Hunter Brooks, had a busy week starting Sept. 11, 2023 with court in Baylor, Knox and Cottle Counties.

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Knox notes

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. KCFBC HOSTS “THEN SINGS MY SOUL” KNOX CITY—Knox City First Baptist Church will host their quarterly community singing and fellowship, “then Sings my Soul”, on Sunday, Sept. 17.

TAYLOR SHERIDAN, an Academy Award-nominated writer and actor, is slated for Texas Tech University’s Presidential Lecture and Performance Series Oct. 28 at the Buddy Holly Hall. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Yellowstone creator, 6666 rancher Sheridan to speak at Tech Oct. 28

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Whether you’re a “Yellowstone” TV fan, a follower of Texas ranching history, or simply an admirer of his prodigious output, man of multiple talents Taylor Sheridan will be the season’s first presenter in Texas Tech University’s Presidential Lecture and Performance Series Sat., October 28.

Peninsula Hotel

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Memorable Hotels in Asia – Part III

News Staff

Thursday, September 14, 2023

In Memorable Hotels Part II last week, I wrote about a “less than positive” experience at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. To clarify, the Marriott Hotel itself was great – nice rooms and good service.

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WHO

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Taylor Sheridan, Academy Award–Nominated Screenwriter, Director, Show Creator / Owner of the historic 6666 Ranch Buddy Holly Hall Performing Arts & Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX, 79401 TICKETS are available via www.etix.com, $65.00– $20.00 (plus taxes & fees)

A quote by Eddie Jaku, Auschwitz survivor and author | PHOTO BY AMANDA BURBANK / CITY COUNTY LIBRARY

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AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

News Staff

Thursday, September 14, 2023

“A library is a house of hope. It’s a place where we all, whatever our situation, can feed our ideas and develop our dreams.” – Doug Wilhelm AMANDA BURBANK | CITY LIBRARY What a wonderful house to be welcomed into, our library is.

EricandDeeShoemake’sTripleStarHomesteadLLCproducinggoat milk in Knox County near Rhineland. | PHOTO DON THOMPSON / NEWS COURIER

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New dairy goat business opens in Knox county

Don Thompson

Thursday, September 14, 2023

KNOX COUNTY – When Eric and Dee Shoemake decided in late 2020 to move theirsmallbutgrowingdairy goat enterprise from Clay County, Florida to Texas, they researched locations anddeterminedKnoxCounty was their destination of choice.

Hamburger dinner to benefit Knox City resident Al Rios

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Hamburger dinner to benefit Knox City resident Al Rios

Don Thompson

Thursday, September 14, 2023

KNOX CITY – The Knox City Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a hamburger dinner on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. to benefit long-time resident Al Rios to assist with his ongoing medical expenses.

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