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December dry and cool

Don Thompson

Friday, January 6, 2023

KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center located 2 miles north and 10 miles west of Knox City, reported December ended the year drier and cooler than 2021 and the average for all years.

Judge Wojcik swears in county officials. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

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County officials sworn in

Don Thompson

Friday, January 6, 2023

BENJAMIN – County Clerk Lisa Cypert swore in County Judge Stan Wojcik on Jan. 3 at the courthouse in Benjamin, then Judge Wojcik swore in other county officials that were chosen in the elections held last May.

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2022 in review

Don Thompson

Friday, January 6, 2023

KNOX COUNTY While the economy, inflation, mid-term elections, the war in Ukraine, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II were some the top national events in 2022, the top local stories by month in Knox County were: JANUARY - Knox County youngsters showed their animals at the annual Junior Livestock...

Catalina Perry of Munday,Theatre All Level

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ASU announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List

News Staff

Friday, January 6, 2023

SAN ANGELO—Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall 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.

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Knox notes

News Staff

Friday, December 30, 2022

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.

Wyman Meinzer Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

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Wyman Meinzer’s new book published

Don Thompson

Friday, December 30, 2022

BENJAMIN – Wyman Meinzer,outdoorsman,hunter, trapper,marksman,wildlife and outdoors photographer, State Photographer of Texas, and Benjamin resident, has published his 28th book, The Art of Predator Calling – A portrait in tradition.

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It’s a brand new year, create a brand new you

News Staff

Friday, December 30, 2022

KNOX CITY – At the beginning of each new year we get a clean slate to work with. Now is a good time to think of what you want to do with this brand new opportunity to make any changes or alterations you might want to see going forward.

Knox City—First place Photos courtesy of Richard Candelaria

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Knox City Decorating Contest winners

Don Thompson

Friday, December 30, 2022

KNOX CITY – Knox City lit up the to wn with lights and decorations on homes and businesses. “On behalf of the Neighborhood Watch and the Knox City Police Department, we want to congratulate the winners of this year’s house Christmas Lighting Contest,” said Chief Richard Candelaria.

Munday—First place winner, Shawnda Moore. Photos by Ronda Thompson

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Get Your Lights On! winners announced

Don Thompson

Friday, December 30, 2022

MUNDAY – Lions Club contest judges toured Munday on Dec. 21 to choose the winners for the 2nd Annual Get Your Lights On! Contest, and again had so many good candidates it was difficult to choose, but winners were finally chosen in close voting.

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Follow instructions for building a better you

News Staff

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Knox County Hospital District KNOX CITY - You have probably heard the popular Christmas tune “The Man with the Bag,” referring to Santa Claus and his bag of gifts. Among all the goodies contained in the “bag” is the possibility of sound health for the holiday season and into the new year.

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