Cotton crop thrives with timely rains across the state

Body Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state.Ben McKnight, Ph.D.

PURPLE AND GOLD ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

Body Congratulations go to Kinslee Carver, Olivia Myers and Brooke Urbanczyk of Munday for being named to the All-Tournament volleyball team.WAY TO GO The Munday Mogulettes took second place behind Woodson in this year’s Purple and Gold Tournament.

TOURNAMENT CONSOLATION CHAMPIONS

Body After two days of volleyball, the Houndettes ended play the Purple and Gold Tournament Consolation Champions. Grayson Utley was named to the All-Tournament team.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Sept.

Leafy greens and figs in late summer

Body From the gardenCut and come again. Gardeners that sowed seeds of leafy greens suggested in the “What to Plant Now” August 6 column likely already have established plantlets. Thirty- or 40-day-old greens will soon be ready for harvesting using the “cut and come again” method.

SPOTLIGHT ON CELEBRATING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF RHINELAND/ST JOSEPH’S

Body SPOTLIGHT ON CELEBRATING THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF RHINELAND/ST JOSEPH’S

Copper Breaks State Park Program Calendar

Body September 2025Friday, 9/5• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Roping With a Ranger, 3:30pSaturday, 9/6• Skins & Skulls, 10:30a• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Birding for Beginners, 3:30pFriday, 9/12• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Solar Viewing, 3:30pSaturday, 9/13• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p•...

Munday CISD trustees approve raises and stipends for employees

Body During the regular meeting of the Munday CISD board of trustees on Wednesday, Aug. 27, members made several decisions regarding the budget and employee salaries.The board approved the 2025-26 budget and tax rate, resulting in more pay for the majority of the district’s employees.

New laws go into effect Sept. 1

Body AUSTIN— More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state’s education systems, water infrastructure and more.Gov.

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.