Temple Foundation grants are going to six rural ISDs

The T.L.L. Temple Foundation (TLLTF) has awarded Instruction Partners a three-year $1,397,626 grant to support six rural school districts in East Texas. Through this grant, Instruction Partners will help school leaders strengthen curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, and teacher support.

Kevin Smith appointed to Water Authority Board

MUNDAY – The Munday City Council met on June 13 and appointed Kevin Smith as the city’s representative on the North Central Texas Municipal Water Authority. On other agenda topics, the council tabled an action in order to obtain more information regarding a bid for a trust property in Munday.

Area News

STAMFORD—The Rolling Plains Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association will host the Rolling Plains TTAA Centennial Reunion for alumni, supporters, and anyone who loves Texas Tech on Wednesday, June 28, at the Penick Hughes Building, located at 102 E. Hamilton St., on the square in Stamford.

Knox City Police Department May report

Knox City PD responded to 58 calls for service and activities during the month of May 2023. The following people were arrested during the month of May 2023: 1. JOHN CERNA – DOA 05/13/2023, POSSESSION OF A CONTROL SUBSTANCE TO WIT: BLACK HEROIN, Bond $10,000.00 2.

USDA accepts more than one million acres in offers

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup.