Financial Focus Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

Body As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention - and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year, i B u t if you own bonds, or bond-based mutual funds, you might also have some concerns.

BDC to raise Mental Health Awareness through Summer 2022

Body MTC/BDC Bluebonnet Detention Center will focus on mental health and wellness through September as part of our Fit for Life initiative. We aim to help detainees understand and improve their mental health.

City considers accepting credit cards

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – At the regular City Council meeting Aug. 9, the council heard a proposal from the Electronic Payment Advisory Group (EPAG) that would allow the city to accept credit cards for payments on water bills.

Correction

Body News Courier Staff In last week’s Aug. 12 edition of The Knox County News-Courier, we mistakenly included Benjamin ISD as being part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP). To be clear, the Benjamin ISD is not operating under the CEP program. Please see the policy below.

Munday clean-up day Aug. 27

Body By Don Thompson MUNDAY – The city has scheduled a clean-up day for Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon,or until the dumpsters fill up. There is no cost to bring items to discard to the dumpsters that will be located at JD’s Wrecker Service location at 711 South 3rd St.

Health Tips for the Summer Heat

Body Knox County Hospital District KNOX CITY-This year’s summer heat has been intense and appears that it will be around for several more weeks.

US 82 rehab project to begin in King County

Body TxDOT CHILDRESS - Tie Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to begin a $5.7 million rehabilitation project on US 82 in King County. Tie project is slated to start construction on Aug. 23, 2022 with A.L. Helmcamp, Inc.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. mailto:vcarter@hicks-co.com Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group MUNDAY—Group meets second Thursday of each month 12:30-1:30 p.m.

DPS tips ahead of new school year

Body Texas Dept. of Public Safety AUSTIN – As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods.

Price of gas lower

Body KNOX COUNTY – The price of gas at the pump varies from location to location, but has been declining recently. According to GasBuddy. com as of Aug. 15, average price per gallon is $3.89 locally, down from a high of $4.69 a few months ago.