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Knox notes

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

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.

Knox City Council considers assisting KCVFD

Compiled From Unapproved Minutes

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body In a regular session of the Knox City Council on July 15, council members deliberated regarding overtime pay for the Municipal Court Clerk and voted to table until next month the matter of assisting Knox CityVolunteer Fire Department in purchasing bunker gear.

Munday, Benjamin schools issue cell phone/communication devices policy for 2025–26 year

Staff Reports

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body Benjamin ISD will be updating the district’s cell phone policy to align with the new laws, House Bill 1481. This law, which goes into effect this school year, is designed to reduce distractions and support student learning.What changes are taking place?

SPOTLIGHT ON SUMMER READING COURTESY PHOTOS

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Texas Lt. Gov. announces legislation for first called special session of 89th lege

Staff Reports

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body AUSTIN— On July Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following legislation for the first called special session of the 89th Legislature. Bills address a wide spectrum of topics, leading with Sen. Charles Perry’s proposal on Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery.

Knox City, area sends help to Hill Country

Staff Reports

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body The Knox City Fire Department would like to thank the citizens of Knox City and the surrounding areas, as well as Paducah EMS, the Knox City Clinic, and the Knox County 4-H, for their donations to the victims of the flood, said Public Information Officer Kelley Webber.

5TH ANNUAL MARLBORO MAN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Benjamin is once again honored to host this amazing tournament. Mark your calendars and come join the fun at the 5th Annual Marlboro Man Memorial Volleyball Tournament Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16, at the Benjamin High School.

TxDOT working with law enforcement to encourage drivers to slow down

Staff Reports

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body AUSTIN—Whether it’s catching a fish or smoking a brisket, Texans know the importance of patience. So, theTexas Department ofTransportation (TxDOT) is reminding drivers to use that patience behind the wheel and drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.

JIM BOB ART PARK FIX-UP DAY

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Body JIM BOB ART PARK FIX-UP DAY

SPOTLIGHT ON COPPER BREAKS CAMP

SPOTLIGHT ON COPPER BREAKS CAMP COURTESY PHOTOS

Kodie Fairchild |

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Body Copper Breaks Outdoor Camp a summer treat for Knox 4-H’ersThe last in a series of five summer camps hosted by the Knox County Extension office, Copper Breaks Outdoor Camp at Copper Breaks State Park, was the grand finale for 4-H members of Knox and surrounding counties.

KNOX CITY VFD collected necessities for flood-area residents (right); Texas FFA is mounting a statewide effort. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Region rallies behind Kerr Co., Hill Country with help, donations after flooding

Kay Ellington

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Body From Munday to Matador, Paducah to Post, the region of West Texas served by our newspaper group has been moved by the devastation of the flooding in Kerr County and the Hill Country to help however they can.

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