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Fourth of July Activities abound throughout Knox County

Fourth of July Activities abound throughout Knox County

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Fourth of July Activities abound throughout Knox County

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The 250th anniversary of the United States declaring independence from England will be celebrated with a variety of activities in Knox County.Knox City kicks off the celebration on Friday, July 3, with a patriotic bike parade for the kids at 9 a.m. starting at City Hall (902 E. Main St., Knox City)...
LIONSCOMMUNITYSERVICE Members of the Munday Lions Club have been working to spiff up Downtown Park in time for Fourth of July festivities. | COURTESY PHOTO

LIONSCOMMUNITYSERVICE Members of the Munday Lions Club have been working to spiff up Downtown Park in time for Fourth of July festivities. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday Lions preparing for July 4th

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
As a service organization, the Lions club strives to help out wherever they can.As part of Lions International the Munday club supports worldwide efforts, as well as camps in Texas, vision assistance for students, accepting glasses donations and glasses cases for dist r i b ution as part of the...

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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
KNOXCITY3RDOFJULYBICYCLEPARADE Friday, July 3, 2026 Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., includes food, drink, live music, starts at City Hall and ends at Greyhound Stadium.

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Knox County Sheriff Mendoza passes away June 23

Staff Reports
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
As many in the region and the law enforcement community know, Knox County Sheriff Chris Mendoza had been battling cancer for some years. After entering hospice care a fortnight ago, he passed away at 11:52 p.m. June 23, according to County Judge Don Thompson.
PLAY STRUCTURE to be installed by Playground Boss was approved for Benjamin ISD. Installation is slated for this October, according to discussion at the June 2026 school board meeting. | BENJAMIN ISD

PLAY STRUCTURE to be installed by Playground Boss was approved for Benjamin ISD. Installation is slated for this October, according to discussion at the June 2026 school board meeting. | BENJAMIN ISD

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New playground coming for Mustangs

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A new play area for Benjamin Elementary School students will be coming this fall.At its regular June meeting, The trustees approved the bid from Playground Boss for a covered play structure with multiple climbing areas completes with slide, monkey bars, and swings.
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:The question was, 'At what site near Amarillo was a large deposit of helium discovered in Texas, soon after the establishment of Route 66?” Eagle-eyed readers emailed us that we had not, in fact, included that information in the story; it likely got cut out during editing.
PUSH-IN FOR BENJAMIN TRUCK Officially placing Engine 77 in service first required establishing its place in the Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department’s station. Firefighters pushed the truck into its new home Sunday evening, as part of a 150-year-old tradition, captured here by drone photography. | COURTESY PHOTO

PUSH-IN FOR BENJAMIN TRUCK Officially placing Engine 77 in service first required establishing its place in the Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department’s station. Firefighters pushed the truck into its new home Sunday evening, as part of a 150-year-old tradition, captured here by drone photography. | COURTESY PHOTO

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‘Engine 77 is now in service’

Troy Parton |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
BENJAMIN FIREFIGHTERS ENACT A LONG AND PROUD TRADITIONFor the first time in 22 years the Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department placed a new truck in service, at approximately 7:15 p.m. June 14, 2026, starting with a page from the Knox County dispatcher’s office.
NEWLYAPPOINTEDMEMBER oftheMundayCityCouncilAmanda Burbank was sworn in by Mayor Longan prior to the June meeting. Burbank runs the city library and is active in the community. | NEWS-COURIER

NEWLYAPPOINTEDMEMBER oftheMundayCityCouncilAmanda Burbank was sworn in by Mayor Longan prior to the June meeting. Burbank runs the city library and is active in the community. | NEWS-COURIER

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City honors volunteers; personnel search for chief continues

Troy Parton |
Thursday, June 18, 2026
At the Munday City Council meeting Tuesday, June, 10, citizens Sandy King and Cindy Thompson were honored for their volunteer service.

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Munday Golf Clinic coming up July 22-23

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Coach Landin Leija will be hosting a youth golf clinic July 22–23, at Lake Creek Golf Course in Munday for all area golfers in grades kindergarten to 12.Pl aye r s will be coached by JT Boyd, former player and now assistant golf coach for Midwestern State University.
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