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GREEN JACKET Longtime Tascosa girls wrestling coach Donna “Coach Welch” Daniel (front row, center), a science teacher and a 1968 graduate of Munday High School and the daughter of Lloyd Don Welch and Jaquita Welch, was inducted into the Texas chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame recently at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. | NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME, TEXAS CHAPTER

GREEN JACKET Longtime Tascosa girls wrestling coach Donna “Coach Welch” Daniel (front row, center), a science teacher and a 1968 graduate of Munday High School and the daughter of Lloyd Don Welch and Jaquita Welch, was inducted into the Texas chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame recently at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. | NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME, TEXAS CHAPTER

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MUNDAY HIGH ALUM HONORED

Tyler Anderson, Press Pass Sports
Thursday, April 30, 2026
By now, it’s easy to presume that longtime girls wrestling coach Donna “Coach Welch” Daniel has gotten used to trailblazing.The first woman wrestling coach in the state of Texas. The first woman coach to guide a girls wrestling team to a State championship.
TACKLING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS Fourteen-year Texas House veteran James Frank (Dist. 69) discussed his background in the legislature with Knox County constituents gathered to discuss multiple topics. | TROY PARTON

TACKLING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS Fourteen-year Texas House veteran James Frank (Dist. 69) discussed his background in the legislature with Knox County constituents gathered to discuss multiple topics. | TROY PARTON

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Frank visits Knox County, fields questions regarding solar, data centers

Troy Parton |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
James Frank, House District 69 representative, met with constituents April 20 in Munday at the Perry Patton Community Center.Following an introduction by Knox County judge Don Thompson, Frank briefly shared his biography and reviewed some of the major changes coming out of the 89th session of the...
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Mogulettes softball team ,who defeated Perrin-Whitt in two games last week to advance to the area playoff game. They were to face the Ector Lady Eagles Wednesday, April 29, at Bowie in the area playoff game (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Mogulettes softball team ,who defeated Perrin-Whitt in two games last week to advance to the area playoff game. They were to face the Ector Lady Eagles Wednesday, April 29, at Bowie in the area playoff game (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Bi-district softball banner for Mogulettes

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Just as they did last year, the Munday Mogulettes took care of Perrin-Whitt in two games to bring another softball playoff banner to Knox County.Game one was closer than the Mogulettes wanted, but Munday relied on pitching and defense to take the 9-7 win.“Kinslee Carver made a great catch in the...
WINDY DAY BESIDE THE WIND FARM At a ceremony to raise the U.S. flag on the newly dedicated flagpole at the Gilliland Cemetery April 25, four veterans (from left) Bill Baty of Horseshoe Bay,Texas; Steve King of Haskell,Texas; Gary Baty of Horseshoe Bay and Frank Sanders of Horseshoe Bay, high winds lofted the colors skyward. A scheduled honor guard was canceled. | CHANCE BATY

WINDY DAY BESIDE THE WIND FARM At a ceremony to raise the U.S. flag on the newly dedicated flagpole at the Gilliland Cemetery April 25, four veterans (from left) Bill Baty of Horseshoe Bay,Texas; Steve King of Haskell,Texas; Gary Baty of Horseshoe Bay and Frank Sanders of Horseshoe Bay, high winds lofted the colors skyward. A scheduled honor guard was canceled. | CHANCE BATY

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WINDY DAY BESIDE THE WIND FARM

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WINDY DAY BESIDE THE WIND FARM

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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
KNOX CITY GOLF FUNDRAISER The First Annual Joy Butler Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 25, with a tee time of 1:30 p.m. at the Knox City Country Club. A three-person scramble, the event’s entry fee is $120 per team, with a cash prize for first place.
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MAY 2 ELECTIONS: CITY OF BENJAMIN MAYOR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Early voting in the May 2 City of Benjamin election began April 20. There are two city council positions on the ballot for the City of Benjamin: those currently held by council members Vicki Spence and Traci Olson.
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Meet the Candidates

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Early voting in the May 2 school board election began April 20; below, we’re sharing candidates’ responses to our standard questionnaire, to help you make your decisions.Calder Cude City of residence: Munday, Texas Bio and educational background: U.S. Army, Vernon County College, nationally...
NEW MUNDAY MAYOR Karen Longan, former mayor pro tem, was sworn in April 15 by municipal judge Laura Hampel. Council member Ryan Redder will be sworn in as mayor pro tem at a future meeting. | TROY PARTON

NEW MUNDAY MAYOR Karen Longan, former mayor pro tem, was sworn in April 15 by municipal judge Laura Hampel. Council member Ryan Redder will be sworn in as mayor pro tem at a future meeting. | TROY PARTON

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Munday council reaches agreement with former police chief, swears in new mayor Longan

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
After a brief closed session during the Munday city council meeting April 15, 2026, an agreement was apparently reached behind closed doors between the city council and Police Chief Albert DeLeon regarding the matter of his job termination.
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