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VERA—Memorial Day flags fly at the graves of veterans in the Vera Cemetery, including several who served in the Confederacy. Hanaba Munn Welch/The Knox County News-Courier

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Flags fly in remembrance

News Staff

Friday, June 2, 2023

VERA—Memorial Day flags fly at the graves of veterans in the Vera Cemetery, including several who served in the Confederacy.

C.H. Underwood signing copies of his book “A History of the Upperforks of the Brazos River”. Photo by Sherry Hacker

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KNOX CITY – C. H. Underwood’s book signing in Knox City on May 20 was well attended and brought in over $600 to the Wichita Brazos Museum. “It was a fantastic success,” reported Sherry Hacker, assistant manager at the museum in Benjamin.

Trucks and crews sitting idle, unable to harvest wheat due to extended periods of rain. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

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Heavy rainfall impacting wheat harvest

Don Thompson

Friday, June 2, 2023

KNOX COUNTY – In May 2021, heavy rainfall resulted in continuing delays to harvest the wheat crop. Rainfall of 7.23 inches was received in May in 2021.Including rain received the first week in June 2021, that took precipitation totals up to 8.62 inches.

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Curfew for minors in Munday

Don Thompson

Friday, June 2, 2023

MUNDAY – Residents should be aware a curfew for minors is still in effect in Munday. “With summer coming up, this is just a reminder that for safety reasons, a curfew for minors is still in effect in Munday,” said Police Chief Chris Mendoza.

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Pink Ladies update

Billie Walker/pink Ladies Reporter

Friday, June 2, 2023

KNOX CITY—The Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies met May 17, 2023 with thirteen members present. President Glenda Huff called the meeting to order and requested Secretary Frances King read the minutes from April’s meeting. The minutes were read and approved.

HANNAH DUHON

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ASU announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List and Graduates

News Staff

Friday, June 2, 2023

SAN ANGELO— Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Sheldon Baty, M.D., graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine with his Doctor of Medicine on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Lubbock. He will enter residency in the Texas Tech Family Medicine Program in Amarillo. Sheldon is a 2016 graduate of Knox City High School, and a 2020 graduate of Angelo State University. Sheri Baty/The Knox County News-Courier

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Meet Sheldon Baty, M.D.!

News Staff

Friday, June 2, 2023

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Focusing on Men’s Health

News Staff

Friday, June 2, 2023

KNOX CITY – With Father’s Day around the corner, there is no more perfect time than now to discuss the health of the men in our lives. When it comes to medical care, there is something about men and doctors that do not seem to mix.

Pres. List

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Pres. List

Julie Valk

Friday, June 2, 2023

Munday High School 2022 graduate Julie Valk has been named to The Hardin-Simmons University President’s List for the Spring 2023 Semester with a 4.0 GPA.

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Knox notes

News Staff

Friday, May 26, 2023

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