Knox City lights up the Christmas tree

KNOX CITY – With lights flashing in the fire truck and welcoming applause, Santa rode into Knox City on Nov. 30 for a visit. The lights on the tree were turned on when Santa arrived, and jolly old Saint Nick visited with the kids to hear what they wished to find under the tree this Christmas.

Knox notes

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Have Breakfast with Santa Saturday KNOX CITY—Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Knox City PTO, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the KC Elementary school, Adults $5, kids free.

A date that will live in infamy

KNOX COUNTY – December 7, 2022 will be the 81st Commemoration National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, according to the Pearl Harbor Events website, the official site for commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Brushes with Celebrities III

As I have written about a few times before – hence the “III” in the title of this column - everyone has had brushes with celebrities, whether it was a TV star, a movie actor, a politician, a musician, or some other type of famous person.

Knox City VFD receives generous donation

KNOX CITY – The Masonic Orient Lodge # 905 in Knox City saved their funds for several years while considering a suitable recipient with a worthwhile project, and decided to donate to the Knox City Volunteer Fire Department. On Nov. 22, the Masons presented a check for $10,000 to the Knox City VFD.

Christmas on the Square in Munday

MUNDAY – Early in the week, the weather forecast for Saturday Nov. 26 was dry and temperatures in the 60s, but when the day rolled around for the Christmas on the Square event, rain and chilly temps were the order of the day.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Monday: Chicken pot pie, sweet potatoes, California blend, bread, fruit medley. Tuesday: Goulash, green beans, cornbread, apple crisp. Wednesday: Cajun fried fish, steak fries, pineapple coleslaw, hush puppies,cherry cobbler.

Knox notes

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Lois Shahan retirement KNOX CITY—Come join the Knox City Post Office Retirement celebration for Lois Shahan Tuesday, Nov. 29.