MAKING A DIFFERENCE Each year, these dedicated individuals of The Knox County Hospital District Pink Ladies Auxiliary donate their time to help support our hospital and our community. Want to make a difference this coming year? Learn about the Pink Ladies’ amazing auxiliary volunteer program at https://knoxhospital.org/ pink-ladies/. | COURTESY PHOTO
STARTING JAN. 1, AMERICA GIVES challenges businesses, nonprofits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations of all kinds to commit to increasing their volunteer efforts and measurable impact starting today.
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2025 BLUE SANTA DONATION Bluebonnet Detention Center recently donated $750 to the Anson Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. From left, BDC Deputy Warden Leandro Hernandez, BDC Warden Marcello Villegas and Anson Police Chief Dan Graziose participated in the presentation. | COURTESY PHOTO
SPICY STEW Take the chilly edge off of January with this easy-tomake 2-chile-pod beef stew. | ANGELINA LA RUE
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MUNDAY ELEMENTARYWINNERS Munday Elementary School hosted the District 16A UIL Academic Meet competition Dec. 10. Seven schools competed in the meet, which Munday won with 551 points. Knox City was the meet runner-up with 517 points. Placing third was Benjamin, followed by Harrold, Chillicothe, Northside and Crowell. | COURTESY PHOTO
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