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‘KNOX CITY’S MOST APPRECIATED CITIZEN’ ’79

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‘KNOX CITY’S MOST APPRECIATED CITIZEN’ ’79

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Friday, August 25, 2023

MIDLAND—The Honorable David Counts, a former state representative, Grand Master of the Masons of Texas, and a Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard, died at his home in Midland, Texas, on Friday, August 18, 2023.

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Knox City sets tax rate, appoints Fire Marshall

Don Thompson |

Friday, August 25, 2023

KNOX CITY – The City Council met in regular session on Aug. 15 and covered a range of actions. After review of the appraised values and budget, the proposed tax rate for the city was set at 0.870971104 per hundred dollars valuation.

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Burn ban in effect for Knox County

Don Thompson

Friday, August 25, 2023

BENJAMIN – Due to the hot, dry, windy conditions, and the occurrence of several brush fires in the county recently, the County Commissioners determined these circumstancescreateapublic safety hazard that would be increased by burning outdoors so have set a burn ban in place as of Aug. 21.

Focus Book of the Week and also the Library Book Club pick of the month is the inspiring book, “The Happiest Man on Earth” by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku

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AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

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Friday, August 18, 2023

“Don’t ever apologize to an author for buying something in paperback, or checking it out of the library (that’s what they are there for, use your library)… The most important thing is that people read…” - Neil Gaiman AmandaBurbank |MundayCityCountyLibrary What a wonderful gift we have to be able...

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July Knox City Police Report

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Knox City PD responded to 37 calls for service and activities during the month of July 2023. The following people were arrested during the month of July 2023: 1. Joe Charles Burnley, W/M, Arrest Warrant out of Taylor County for Aggravated Assault with deadly weapon.

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KC Hospital District shares health and wellness tips

News Staff

Friday, August 18, 2023

KNOX CITY – As the summer break draws to a close, parentsandchildrenprepare fortheupcomingschoolyear. With the return to a regular schedule, it is crucial for parentstoprioritizetheirchildren’s health and wellness.

Breakfast cooking crew at the Methodist Church (L – R) Greg Cavallo, David Fisher, Bob Bowen, Jamie Welborn, Carla Key, Cody Dykes,Tara Cottingham, NancyTidwell, Jim Cowsert, Frank Dutton. | DON THOMPSON / NEWS – COURIER

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Annual Breakfast for the Teachers hosted by Methodist Church

Don Thompson

Friday, August 18, 2023

MUNDAY—The Methodist Church in Munday hosted theirannualBreakfastforthe TeachersonWednesday,Aug. 9 at 7 a.m. The early rising crew had the ingredients for hearty breakfast burritos of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cheese, and peppers, with orange juice and coffee, ready to serve.

Brush fires in Knox County contained

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Brush fires in Knox County contained

Donthompson |

Friday, August 18, 2023

Hot, dry and windy weather conditions recently have sparked brush fires in Texasthelastfewweeks,with more than 70 fires in eastern and central Texas listed by Texas A&M Forest Service. Five of these fires were listed as Active as of Aug. 14.

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Meet the Moguls today

Don Thompson |

Friday, August 18, 2023

MUNDAY—REMINDER to mark your calendar! The Mogul football teams will have a scrimmage with Goldwaithe today, Aug. 18. The JV boys will start at 5 p.m. and varsity boys will follow. After the varsity game will be Meet the Moguls and Mogulettes.

Church of Christ preacher Leroy Torres sworn in as returning City Council member by Municipal Judge Laura Hampel at the Munday City Council meeting on Aug. 8. | DON THOMPSON / NEWS - COURIER

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Leroy Torres sworn in as City Council member

Don Thompson |

Friday, August 18, 2023

MUNDAY—The Munday City Council met in regular session on Aug. 8 and Municipal JudgeLauraHampel swore in Leroy Torres as a returning city council member. Tara Cottingham and Johnathan Birkenseld of Petty Flying Service addressed the council regarding the lease of land around the municipal airport.

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