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DECEMBER

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

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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

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

ANUARY

JANUARY

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

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

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.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Dec. 22-26MONDAY Hamburger steak, brown gravy, fluffy rice, zucchini and tomatoes, bread, cookiesTUESDAY Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, hot roll, peachesWEDNESDAY Baked ham, sweet potatoes, sweet peas, cornbread, pumpkin cakeTHURSDAY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Knox notes

Body FMC Youth GroupMUNDAY The First Methodist Church-Munday has scheduled their Youth Group. All community youth are invited to attend the group, which will be held every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Comptroller distributes $70K to local communities in November

Comptroller distributes $70K to local communities in November

Comptroller distributes $70K to local communities in November

Body TEXAS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLERAUSTIN— Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.5 billion in November, 5.4 percent more than in November 2024.