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Knox City Chamber of Commerce restarts to support local businesses

Knox City Chamber of Commerce restarts to support local businesses

Knox City Chamber of Commerce restarts to support local businesses

Troy Parton |
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body The Knox City Chamber of Commerce has restarted its activities following renewed interest from local businesses, according to Chamber President Mark Tucker this week.“Towns our size were hit hard by Covid and by changes in how people shop,” Tucker said.
Munday ISD to compete in Conference 2A for all sports beginning in the fall of 2026

Munday ISD to compete in Conference 2A for all sports beginning in the fall of 2026

Munday ISD to compete in Conference 2A for all sports beginning in the fall of 2026

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER Munday ISD will compete in Division 2 of Conference 2A for all sports beginning in August 2026. This comes after the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released its conference realignment for football, basketball and volleyball on Monday, Feb. 2.

Knox Council assists KCVFD with new bunker gear

Compiled From Minutes |
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body During the regular meeting of the Knox City Council on Friday, Jan. 20, 2026, the council approved purchases, ordered elections and handled regular monthly business.During the public comment section, Jason Doran spoke regarding the County Judge position.The minutes from the Nov.

Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Meet the candidates Feb. 7KNOX CITY Presented by the Knox County Republican Party, Meet the Candidates scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Knox City High School Auditorium 400 4th St.Your attendance is certainly not mandatory but encouraged.

ELEMENTARY PLACINGS

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body Textile CategoryMachine Division Best in Show: Pace Gregory Quilts/Blankets: First Place, Pace Gregory Textile CategoryGrand Champion Textiles Category, Chaz Yates Handwork Division Other: First Place, Chaz Yates Other: Second Place, Ryker Yates Best in Show,Textile Category,...
TWO-POINTJUMPER Camden Swanson makes the 2-point jumper in Tuesday’s Jan. 20, game against Chillicothe. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

TWO-POINTJUMPER Camden Swanson makes the 2-point jumper in Tuesday’s Jan. 20, game against Chillicothe. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Houndettes defeat Chillicothe, Benjamin

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The Knox City Houndettes and Greyhounds traveled to Chillicothe on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Houndettes and Greyhounds aimed to get back into the win column after losing to Munday on Jan. 9.The Houndettes took the court first to begin the evening.
BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE The Lady Stang grabs the rebound during last week’s January 23, game. The Lady Stangs were hoping to play the spoiler role to earn their first district win of the season but came up short losing to the Houndettes 44-21. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

BACK-AND-FORTH BATTLE The Lady Stang grabs the rebound during last week’s January 23, game. The Lady Stangs were hoping to play the spoiler role to earn their first district win of the season but came up short losing to the Houndettes 44-21. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Mustangs, Lady Stangs fall to Munday, Knox City

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The Benjamin Mustangs and Lady Stangs traveled to Munday on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Benjamin girls entered the game seeking their first district win of the season, while the Mustangs were tied for first place with the Moguls.
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