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Munday Nursing residents enjoy art, singing

Munday Nursing residents enjoy art, singing

Munday Nursing residents enjoy art, singing

MUNDAY – Residents at the Nursing Center in Munday look forward each Friday afternoon to the program hosted by four inspiring ladies; Nancy Merrell, Linda Beth Jackson, Linda Reddell, and Leona Elliott.

The Movement Space announces fall schedule

MUNDAY-TheMovementSpacedancestudiolocated at 141 N Munday Ave is preparing for their new dance year. Fall registration will be held on Tuesday Aug. 22 and Wednesday Aug. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. each day. Classes are offered for ages three and up.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of Aug. 7-11 Monday: Rosemary chicken, yams, green beans, biscuit, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday: Orange glazed pork chop, baby bakers, carrots, bread, banana pudding. Wednesday: Moroccan chicken, egg noodles, brussels sprouts, hot roll, Angel food cake with strawberries.
Wildfire chances increasing across state

Wildfire chances increasing across state

Wildfire chances increasing across state

The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Pink Ladies nominate slate

KNOX CITY—The Knox County Hospital Auxiliary met on the usual third Wednesday of July in the thrift store with 15 members in attendance. President Glenda Huff called the meeting to order and asked Frances King to read the minutes, Leona Burkham gave the treasurer’s report.
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” — Maya Angelou

“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” — Maya Angelou

“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.” — Maya Angelou

Let’s talk about books that have made big differences. They say it only takes one book to change your feelings from having to read, to WANTING to read. I found that to be true.
Widening project to begin on FM 267 in Knox County

Widening project to begin on FM 267 in Knox County

Widening project to begin on FM 267 in Knox County

CHILDRESS – A $6.9 million widening project along FM 267 in Knox County is set to begin on July 16 with A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. serving as prime contractor. Estimated date of completion is June of 2024, weather pending.

Newspaper owners acquire Post, Knox weeklies

The Post Dispatch, the weekly newspaper serving Garza County, Texas, and its county seat of Post, southeast of Lubbock, and the Knox County News-Courier, serving the county seat of Benjamin and other cities including Knox City and Munday, are under new ownership beginning with the first issue of...
The Summer reading BINGO event at the library ended with several hard working participants awarded with many awesome prizes. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Summer reading BINGO event at the library ended with several hard working participants awarded with many awesome prizes. | COURTESY PHOTO

Munday City-County Library summer reading program comes to a close

MUNDAY—The Munday City - County Library ended their summer reading event Saturday July 29 with a huge prize party. Many participants worked hard all summer reading book after book. The library is proud of everyonewhocametothelibrary to be a part of this fun event.
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Back to School approaching

KNOX COUNTY – Area schools are gearing up for the start of the 2023 - 2024 school year. At Munday CISD, Supt. Troy Parton reports that teachers start back on Monday Aug. 7 with several days of in-person training as well as preparing their rooms for students.