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Mortenson employees recognized for 100 days of safe operation at ZSS Solar site

Troy Parton |

Thursday, June 18, 2026

100 days of safety is a big deal on any construction site, and Mortenson, the contractor building ZSS Solar, rewarded their employees with a steak dinner on June 10 under the shade of an event tent.Attending the event were other contractors, city of Munday officials, Munday VFD members, and...

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Thursday, June 18, 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.

KNOX CITY HS CHEER CAMP 2026 was held this week. Front row, from left: Kennedy Blackburn, Lexi Abila, Eren Howeth, Anna Martinez. Back row, from left: Abigail Young, Ximena Samano, Bella Depippo. MORE SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | SHERI BATY PHOTOS

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KNOX CITY HS CHEER CAMP 2026

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

KNOX CITY HS CHEER CAMP 2026

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

One of my favorite quiz shows of all time was“Family Feud.”What I really loved most about the show was hearing what people would say when they didn’t have time to think.

THE AMARILLO HELIUM PLANT, operated by the United States Bureau of Mines, was the first to produce helium from the extensive helium resources in the Texas Panhandle. From 1929 until 1943, it furnished almost all of the world's supply of helium. | TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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A Mother Road landmark that was lighter than air

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Along the Mother Road’s 2,448 (give or take) miles are hundreds—maybe thousands—of pull-overworthy sites and sights.Think how many you’ve seen in posts if not in person: the world’s second largest rocking chair, in Fanning, Illinois; the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma; Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch in...

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In June meeting, Knox commissioners hear from tech support

Troy Parton |

Thursday, June 11, 2026

During its regularly scheduled session the morning of June 8, 2026, Knox County commissioners heard from Tag Davis from Relevant Tec, whose CEO, CEO Nathan Haase, addressed concerns expressed by some county employees regarding promptness of tech support for their offices.County Judge Don Thompson...

MORETHAN 50 KIDS participated in LJ Collier’s free football camp June 6, at no cost. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | SHERI BATY PHOTOS

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NFL athlete Collier leads 4th annual Munday camp

Troy Parton |

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Kids and adults gathered at Munday’s Scruggs Field June 6 for the fourth installment of the LJ Football Camp, hosted by the Munday Mogul graduate and Arizona Cardinal player LJ Collier along with several of past teammates from Munday and TCU.Over 50 kids participated in the free camp.Facebook posts...

Looking for a cool place this summer?

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Looking for a cool place this summer?

Story And Photos By Troy Parton |

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Knox City is the place to go if you are looking to take a dip in the pool this summer.The public swimming pool is open for business, and currently it is the only public pool open in the county and is designed for kids of all ages, with a kiddie pool and a large swimming pool.

MINUTESFROMMUNDAY, golfers can play the 9-hole Lake Creek Golf Course. | CITY OF MUNDAY

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Knox golfers have opportunities this summer

Troy Parton |

Thursday, June 11, 2026

With two golf courses in the county, golfers in Knox County have several opportunities to participate in scrambles, or just go play—the green fees are $20 for each course.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER is slated for Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at the Knox City Country Club, hosted by the Knox City Volunteer Fire Department.

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