January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

KNOX COUNTY – Cervical cancer used to be on the most wanted list of killers of women. Over the years, due to enhanced screening procedures and prevention methods, it is much less sinister.

Open the (back) door to a Roth IRA

There aren’t many drawbacks to having a high income — but being unable to invest in a Roth IRA might be one of them. Are there strategies that allow high-income earners to contribute to this valuable retirement account? Before we delve into that question, let’s consider the rules.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of Jan.16-20 Monday: Lasagna, corn, Italian vegetables, garlic bread, snickerdoodle cookie. Tuesday: Chicken fajitas, flour tortilla, pinto beans, corn, bars. Wednesday: Roast and gravy, mashed potatoes,spinach, cornbread, frosted spice cake.

Knox notes

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group MUNDAY—Group meets second Thursday of each month 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Area news

ABILENE — Abilene Teachers FCU is bringing financial literacy education to over 15,820 students and residents in several Texas counties.