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SEPTEMBER

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body City National Bank is proud to announce that, effective Tuesday, September 2, 2025, it has successfully acquired Citizens Bank in Knox City.
The Knox Prairie Ranch RodeowasheldMay 31, at the rodeo grounds in Munday at the new arena next to the Munday Event Center, after adverse weather forced rescheduling earlier in the month.

The Knox Prairie Ranch RodeowasheldMay 31, at the rodeo grounds in Munday at the new arena next to the Munday Event Center, after adverse weather forced rescheduling earlier in the month.

JUNE

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body • Munday swears in new council member and new Mayor Chris Baker.• Powerful winds and hail wrought damage across the Panhandle and Rolling Plains.• Arizona Cardinal and Munday native son LJ Collier hosts second football camp at the Munday High School Sports Complex.
• The Benjamin Lady Stangs earned their Area gold ball after defeating Bronte, 3-1, Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Trent.

• The Benjamin Lady Stangs earned their Area gold ball after defeating Bronte, 3-1, Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Trent.

NOVEMBER

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body • The Knox City Houndettes won Bi-District and Area championships.• Knox County schools dominate All-District volleyball honors.• The Mustangs hosted the Aspermont Hornets for the 1A Division 2 Bi-District Round.

DECEMBER

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body Four file for Knox County judge’s seat.Election filings for candidates wishing to appear on the March 3, 2026 primary are completed, and one incumbent, County Judge Don Thompson, has drawn three challengers, Jason Doran, Lee Rowland and Larry Welch.
35 YEARS OF SERVICE Sammy Pierce has been serving on the Wichita-Brazos Soil and Water Conservation Board for 35 years. At the meeting held on December 10, he was presented with a plaque for his years of service. The State Soil andWater Conservation Board along with the local board appreciate Sammy’s continued service. | COURTESY PHOTO

35 YEARS OF SERVICE Sammy Pierce has been serving on the Wichita-Brazos Soil and Water Conservation Board for 35 years. At the meeting held on December 10, he was presented with a plaque for his years of service. The State Soil andWater Conservation Board along with the local board appreciate Sammy’s continued service. | COURTESY PHOTO

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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FOURSQUARE CHURCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The cast of the Christmas Unpacked pageant. Many members of the audience remarked that this was the best Christmas pageant they had ever seen. | LINDA ROYALL PHOTO

FOURSQUARE CHURCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The cast of the Christmas Unpacked pageant. Many members of the audience remarked that this was the best Christmas pageant they had ever seen. | LINDA ROYALL PHOTO

Christmas Unpacked at Knox City Foursquare Church

Linda Royall |
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body “Christmas Unpacked” played to a full house at Knox City Foursquare Church on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025.
ANUARY

ANUARY

JANUARY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body The 2025 Knox County Junior Livestock Show took place Jan. 9-11. The KCJLS was a huge success, thanks to the many exhibitors, parents, ag teachers, the county extension agent, spectators, donors, and so many others who came forward to support our local youth.

Knox County Livestock Show set for Jan. 8

Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body With the new year comes the 63rd annual Knox Couty Junior Livestock Show. The stock show will begin Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 and run through Saturday, Jan. 10. All events will be held at the Munday Event Center, 331 E. Dallas St., Munday, TX 76371.
Knox County looks back over past 12 months

Knox County looks back over past 12 months

Knox County looks back over past 12 months

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Body VONDA CARTER | NEWS- COURIER In 2025—as is often the case in small West Texas communities—high school activities dominated the mindshare of Knox County residents. Knox City’s band went to State, and One-Act Play had a great success.
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