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THANKS FOR SERVICE At its February board meeting, Munday CISD presented Troy Parton with a crystal award thanking him for the more than ten years of service to the school district and the community of Munday. | COURTESY PHOTO

THANKS FOR SERVICE At its February board meeting, Munday CISD presented Troy Parton with a crystal award thanking him for the more than ten years of service to the school district and the community of Munday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday CISD thanks Parton for service, extends principals’ contracts

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body The Munday CISD board of trustees held its regular meeting Feb. 23, 2026, with all members present except Megan Myers, secretary.
LIONS PROGRAM Kent Cowsert, son of Munday Lions member Jim Cowsert, complete a transit of the Panama Canal on Jan. 12, 2026 with his wife, Monica—and lived to tell the tale to the club Feb. 17. | COURTESY PHOTO

LIONS PROGRAM Kent Cowsert, son of Munday Lions member Jim Cowsert, complete a transit of the Panama Canal on Jan. 12, 2026 with his wife, Monica—and lived to tell the tale to the club Feb. 17. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lions Club travels more than two thousand miles to the Ithsmus Feb. 17—virtually

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Munday Lions Club members were treated to a fantastic program Feb. 17 courtesy of member Jim Cowsert, whose son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Monica Cowsert provided an armchair travelogue of their recent cruise through the Panama Canal.
LEE ROWLAND

LEE ROWLAND

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LEE ROWLAND

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Name Lee Rowland Candidate for Knox County JudgeParty affiliation: RepublicanCity of residence and hometown:  Knox City, TexasHometown: Knox City, Texas Education: Associate’s degree in intelligence Occupation: Retired law enforcement; military veteranFamily: Spouse is...
DON THOMPSON

DON THOMPSON

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Name Don Thompson Candidate for Knox County Judge

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Name Don Thompson Candidate for Knox County Judge Party affiliation: Republican City of residence and hometown: My family has been in Munday for 52 years. I grew up in small towns in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo.
LARRY WELCH

LARRY WELCH

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LARRY WELCH

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Body Name Larry Welch Candidate for Knox County Judge Party affiliation: Republican City of residence: Munday (Rhineland), Texas Munday,Texas Education: Graduated from Munday High School in 1979; graduated from Panhandle State University 1983, agri-business degree Occupation:...
ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day.
Ballots set for city councils, school boards across Knox County

Ballots set for city councils, school boards across Knox County

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Ballots set for city councils, school boards across Knox County

Kay Ellington |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The ballots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections. The deadline to file was Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.m, and the deadline for write-in candidates was Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:00 p.m.
SADDLE UP! Teams from ranches from all around enter the rodeo to win cash prizes for recording the best score over two nights of competition. Bleacher seating for spectators is limited, so bring your lawn chair, back up to the fence, let down the tailgate and enjoy the fun! | RICHARD THOMPSON

SADDLE UP! Teams from ranches from all around enter the rodeo to win cash prizes for recording the best score over two nights of competition. Bleacher seating for spectators is limited, so bring your lawn chair, back up to the fence, let down the tailgate and enjoy the fun! | RICHARD THOMPSON

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Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo set for Apr. 3–4

Troy Parton |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body The Munday Volunteer Fire Department has announced April 3–4 as dates for the 2026 Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo The ranch rodeo provides an opportunity for working ranch cowboys to show off their abilities.
DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship. | COURTESY PHOTO

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DISTRICT CHAMPS

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Body DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship.
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