July wetter and hotter than average month

KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City reported 2.28 inches of rain received this July.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of July 31-Aug. 4 Monday: Chicken and rice casserole, carrots, bread, frosted Angel cake. Tuesday: Cheeseburger on a bun, French fries, lettuce, tomato, chuck wagon beans, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Taco bowl, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pinto beans, chips, dessert.

June Knox City Police Report

Knox City PD responded to 42 calls for service and activities during the month of June 2023. The following people were arrested during the month of June 2023: • Robert Wayne Dickson – W/M, Driving While License Invalid w/ prior convictions.

Capital Highlights

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial.

Amanda’s Library Musings

By Amanda Burbank Libraries are not simply a place that provide us with books we can check out and read. They provide us with endless opportunities to start new chapters and help us grow, pouring through the endless sea of knowledge written down for us by those who have lived before.

A shortage of Sriracha Sauce?

Having written three columns in the last year about unique condiments and seasonings - Grey Poupon, Worcestershire Sauce, and Old Bay Seasoning – hope you can bear with me another week on this topic about a condiment that’s been in the news recently, many people’s favorite hot sauce….

Stan Wojcik honored for commitment to County Investment Education

BENJAMIN – According to a press release from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), County Judge Stan Wojcik was recognized recently for five years of outstanding dedication to county investment education.

Munday Girls Volleyball recognized as Honor Roll team

MUNDAY – Superintendent Troy Parton received notice that the Munday High School Varsity Volleyball Girls team has been recognized by the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) to be in the top 20% of the teams nationwide, receiving the designation as an...

Lions learn about behind-the-scenes work at corporate events

MUNDAY – Many around Munday have met Alejandro Trevino, son of David and Lina Trevino. Alejandro is in Munday frequently for family visits and often pitches in to help set up local events such as the 4th of July Thing, Christmas on the Square, and others.

Knox City swears in council members

KNOX CITY – The Knox City council met in regular session on July 18 and Mayor Gene Ward swore in Dean Homstad as a new council member replacing JR Hodges who recently resigned because of moving to Munday, and Greg Oliver as returning council member.