Jim Bob Art Park and Nature Trail group invite public to celebrate Earth Day April 25

Jim Bob Art Park founder Penelope Bisbee is excited to announce activities slated for Saturday, April 25, at the park, featuring Texas poet Yolanda Wright with a live reading of Earth in Verse.Demonstrations and talks will focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, and solar-powered batteries, as part...

Clarification

Our article last week about the Munday city council meeting stated that the city “is receiving I&S tax money from the county, but does not have a bond, no one seems to know how that has happened.”Officials noted that the I&S funds come from the County Tax Assessor’s office, not from the county...

Giving time, giving heart at Knox County Hospital District

During NationalVolunteerWeek, April 19–25, and throughout the year, Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is so thankful for the volunteers whose generosity, compassion and steady presence help make a difference across the district every day.

Benjamin ISD cancels election, approves contracts in March meeting

With no candidates challenging, the Benjamin ISD board of trustees certified all unopposed candidates as elected, and canceled the anticipated board election for May 2, 2026.Following an hourlong closed session the trustees approved contracts for teaching staff were approved unanimously, as well as...

Sheridan to produce and direct Alamo battle film for new museum

AUSTIN— The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum in San Antonio will house the most technologically advanced 4D Theater in the world—a state-of-the-art immersive experience designed to recreate the story of the Battle of the Alamo.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Ideas are a lot like grandchildren.

Perry, Frank to hold joint Town Hall meeting April 20 in Munday

State Senator Charles Perry will join State Representative James Frank for a Town Hall meeting in Munday next week.

Benjamin advances to regional One Act Play

Behind the performance of Lexi True, Benjamin’s production of “Kimberly Akimbo” punched its ticket to the regional contest.At area competition April 9, 2026 at the Wylie Performing Arts Center in Abilene, Benjamin received the outstanding technical crew recognition, with Gabby Hilario being honored...