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Wayland awarded almost $3 million

Wayland Baptist University PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education during the next five years to ensure the academic success of Hispanic and low-income, first-generation students.

Bluebonnet prioritizes mental health

ANSON—Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson is proud to report the successful completion of the third part of our Fit for Life campaign to help our staff improve their overall health and wellness.The focus on mental health in July, August, and September provided the opportunity for staff to...
DR. KENDRA WILLIAMS

DR. KENDRA WILLIAMS

KC Hospital District welcomes Dr. Kendra Williams

KNOX CITY – Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) announces the addition of a family practice physician to the local medical team. Dr. Kendra Williams will begin seeing patients in the Knox City Clinic beginning Oct. 17.
Agrilife Extension Agent KC Jones. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Agrilife Extension Agent KC Jones. Don Thompson/The Knox County News-Courier

Watch UR BAC program

KNOX COUNTY – County Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences manager KC Jones announced Texas A&M Agrilife Extension in conjunction with Watch UR BAC, offers an alcohol and drug awareness program to educate parents on new alcohol and drug trends.

New County Health Authority to be appointed

BENJAMIN – At the monthly Commissioner’s Court meeting on Oct. 10, County Judge Stan Wojcik advised that with the departure of current County Health Authority Dr. Laura Hart, Wojcik will be appointing a new doctor to fill this position.

Diabetes Symposium on Nov. 1

KNOX COUNTY – Has diabetes impacted you or a loved one? This event is for those that are predisposed to develop diabetes, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or the caretaker for someone that has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Countdown to Veterans Day

Countdown to Veterans Day

Countdown to Veterans Day

BENJAMIN – Plans are being finalized to observe Veterans Day at the Memorial in Benjamin on Nov. 11. This is a day to pay our respects to all those who have served.

Knox notes

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Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future?