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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GRADUATION EXERCISES, CLASS OF 2026 BENJAMIN HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 22, 7 p.m., Don Haskins Gym KNOXCITYHIGHSCHOOLSATURDAY,MAY16,7p.m.,BakerAuditorium MUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 15, 7 p.m. STATE RUNOFF ELECTION MAY 26, 2026 Early voting in the Republican and Democratic runoff elections runs...
KCHS PRINCIPAL Mr. Brann shared a three-point devotional with the graduates.

KCHS PRINCIPAL Mr. Brann shared a three-point devotional with the graduates.

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Knox City seniors attend Class of 2026 baccalaureate

Story And Photos By Sheri Baty |
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Sunday’s Knox City High School baccalaureate service, a collaborative effort of the Knox City Ministerial Alliance, was held at the Abundant Life Church.Mr. Brann, KCHS principal and a Baptist pastor, shared three points of encouragement with the future graduates from Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the...
STATE BOUND Benjamin’s Keegan Hayes advanced to state tennis and was to compete in San Antonio on Thursday, May 7 (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND Benjamin’s Keegan Hayes advanced to state tennis and was to compete in San Antonio on Thursday, May 7 (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Knox commissioners: Munday to pay $500 per day for law enforcement

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
In a follow-up meeting from last week, the commissioners set the rate for the sheriff’s office (S.O) to provide police services for the city of Munday.Commissioners discussed a few options, with input from Sheriff Christopher Mendoza and county attorney Robin Harlan as well as Munday city manager...

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Knox County Hospital District celebrates Nurses Week 2026

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Knox County Hospital District is proud to recognize Nurses Week 2026, May 6–12, as a time to honor the skill, compassion, and commitment of nurses serving patients, residents, and families across the district, including those at Munday Nursing Center.National Nurses Week is observed each year from...

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Workers at Tri-County Electric Cooperative decide to organize with IBEW

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
FORT WORTH— Last week a groupof employees at Tri-County Electric Cooperative announced their decision to organize a union with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), seeking increased job security, a stronger voice in the workplace, and improved working conditions to better...
BIONIC ISTHEWATCHWORD Bluebonnet Detention Center laundry workerTristan Boles has made a name for himself through hard work and professionalism, his supervisors say. | COURTESY PHOTO

BIONIC ISTHEWATCHWORD Bluebonnet Detention Center laundry workerTristan Boles has made a name for himself through hard work and professionalism, his supervisors say. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Bluebonnet staff, residents praise staffer for exceptional service

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
“I see him being able to eventually grow as far as he wants to go,” says Marcello Villegas, facility administrator of the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas.He’s speaking of Tristan Boles, who is a laundry worker at the center. At least he is now, as of this writing.

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CORRECTION/AMPLIFICATION

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
KNOX CITY ADVANCES FOUR TO REGIONAL At the area track meet in Chillicothe in April, the Greyhounds advanced four girls to regional competition, not three as the photograph cutline indicated in our April 24 issue, according to reader Katie Carr.

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
KNOXCITYAA GROUP MEETINGS The Big Empty ofTexas AA Group meets at 8 p.m. Saturday andWednesday at the Methodist Church fellowship hall located at 406 SE 2nd St. Knox City. All whose lives are affected by alcohol are welcome to attend on Saturday night (open meeting).
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