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LEE ROWLAND

LEE ROWLAND

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LEE ROWLAND

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Name Lee Rowland Candidate for Knox County JudgeParty affiliation: RepublicanCity of residence and hometown:  Knox City, TexasHometown: Knox City, Texas Education: Associate’s degree in intelligence Occupation: Retired law enforcement; military veteranFamily: Spouse is Stefany Rowland; oldest son,...
DON THOMPSON

DON THOMPSON

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Name Don Thompson Candidate for Knox County Judge

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Name Don Thompson Candidate for Knox County Judge Party affiliation: Republican City of residence and hometown: My family has been in Munday for 52 years. I grew up in small towns in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo.
LARRY WELCH

LARRY WELCH

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LARRY WELCH

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Name Larry Welch Candidate for Knox County Judge Party affiliation: Republican City of residence: Munday (Rhineland), Texas Munday,Texas Education: Graduated from Munday High School in 1979; graduated from Panhandle State University 1983, agri-business degree Occupation: Retired teacher/...
ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
ROYALTY FOR A DAY The Munday Nursing Center crowned King Jerry Stickland and Queen Shirley Smith as Valentine’s Royalty for a Day.
SADDLE UP! Teams from ranches from all around enter the rodeo to win cash prizes for recording the best score over two nights of competition. Bleacher seating for spectators is limited, so bring your lawn chair, back up to the fence, let down the tailgate and enjoy the fun! | RICHARD THOMPSON

SADDLE UP! Teams from ranches from all around enter the rodeo to win cash prizes for recording the best score over two nights of competition. Bleacher seating for spectators is limited, so bring your lawn chair, back up to the fence, let down the tailgate and enjoy the fun! | RICHARD THOMPSON

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Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo set for Apr. 3–4

Troy Parton |
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Munday Volunteer Fire Department has announced April 3–4 as dates for the 2026 Knox Prairie Ranch Rodeo The ranch rodeo provides an opportunity for working ranch cowboys to show off their abilities.
DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship. | COURTESY PHOTO

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DISTRICT CHAMPS

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball for winning the district championship.

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Knox notes

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Beef Stew lunchKNOXCITY By His Stripes Children’s Ministry of Knox City’s First Baptist Church is hosting a beef stew lunch at noon on Sunday, Feb. 22. It is by donation only for the children’s ministry. There is also a dessert auction that will benefit the ministry on that day as well.

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American Heart Month highlights routine wellness exams

Knox County Hospital District
Thursday, February 12, 2026
As February marks American Heart Month, Knox County Hospital District is encouraging residents to take a proactive role in protecting their heart health by scheduling regular wellness exams with their local healthcare provider.Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United...
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