County welcomes rainfall in August

Body KNOX COUNTY – Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center, 4.99 inches of rainfall was received in August, helping to alleviate dry conditions. By comparison, the average rainfall in August is 2.23 inches, and only 1.

My Rock Ministry moves to Knox County

Body MUNDAY – When Pastor Jesse Villanueva and wife Jasmin of the My Rock Ministry felt the time was right for them to move from the Midland/Odessa area to a new ministry, they searched for a home for their growing young family and were attracted to an ad for a house in Munday.

Capital Highlights

Body GARY BORDERS Texas gas prices lowest in nation While gas prices nationwide dropped below $ 4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents ____________ below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

Munday CISD starts new school year

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – At the regular scheduled meeting of the Munday CISD Board of Trustees on Aug. 18, the trustees heard from departments that the new school year is off to a good start.

First three lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program

Body USDA COLLEGE STATION – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Akiptan, Inc.

Lions learn about wind farms

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – Don Dyson, Senior Construction Manager for Akuo Energy USA, gave the Lions Club a presentation about the construction of wind turbine electric generators at the meeting on Aug. 16.

Correction

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Knox City Police Department July report

Body KNOX CITY—The following arrests were made and booked into Knox County Jail. 1. July 2, 2022, Linda Jones, Callahan County Warrant for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Bond 11000. 2. July 4, 2022, Daniel Bidwell, Criminal Trespass Habitation, Bond $2000. 3.