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4-H SEWING CAMP The Knox County 4H Sewing Campers (below) tapped into their creative skills and created a woven bracelet and a sewn chapstick holder COURTESY PHOTO

4-H SEWING CAMP The Knox County 4H Sewing Campers (below) tapped into their creative skills and created a woven bracelet and a sewn chapstick holder COURTESY PHOTO

SPOTLIGHT ON 4-H SEWING CAMP

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Flash flooding in Knox City impedes traffic

Kodie Fairchild
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body Several roadways in Knox City were flooded following a thunderstorm on Friday evening, June 27.The city saw around an inch and a half of rain in a very short amount of time, causing much of the water to be “run-off”, accumulating in low areas including roadways and intersections.
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KC-O’B’s Howeth named Superintendent of the Year

Kodie Fairchild
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body Colin Howeth of Knox City–O’Brien CISD has been named the 2025 Region 9 Superintendent of the Year. Howeth has served Knox City faithfully for 25 years, seven of those years as superintendent.Howeth graduated high school at Paint Creek, just outside of Haskell.
4-H CAMPS were held in Knox County last week. SPOTLIGHT, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTOS

4-H CAMPS were held in Knox County last week. SPOTLIGHT, PAGE 8 | COURTESY PHOTOS

4-H CAMPS

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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DRONES are emerging as a powerful tool in combating the spread of mesquite trees that threaten cropland. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | STORY AND PHOTOS, SHERI BATY

DRONES are emerging as a powerful tool in combating the spread of mesquite trees that threaten cropland. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 | STORY AND PHOTOS, SHERI BATY

SPRAY DAY

Sheri Baty
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body AcrosstheTexasplains there is a silent battle being fought against an invasive species, the mesquite tree, in order to save one precious resource: water.
Hampel sworn in as Knox City municipal judge

Hampel sworn in as Knox City municipal judge

Hampel sworn in as Knox City municipal judge

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body STAFF REPORTS | COURTESY PHOTOSMunicipal court clerk Deborah Berryman (left) administered the oath of office last week to incoming Municipal Judge Laura Hampel.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Body Menus for week of June 30–July 4Monday Salmon croquette, rice, carrots, hot roll, banana pudding with wafersTuesday Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, carrots, bread, fruit cocktailWednesday BBQ chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, hot roll, Angel food cakeThursday Hamburger on...

Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Body Knox City 3rd of July FestivalKNOX CITY Knox City Police Deptartment and the Knox City Neighborhood Watch program will present the fourth annual 3rd of July Festival at Greyhound Stadium. Gates open at 3 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcomed.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

With Pastor Kim Norwood
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Body THOUGHT FOR THEChildren say the darndest things!Lots of people like to give advice...wanted or not. But here are some questions on love and marriage that were asked to children...and their advice.1.
NON-DAIRY PEACH ICE CREAM has a natural sweet, subtle flavor that comes from fresh peaches.The oat milk used provides a creamy texture that closely resembles traditional dairy ice cream, ensuring each scoop is smooth and indulgent. Its gentle taste allows the vibrant peach flavor to stand out, resulting in a perfectly balanced and delicious dessert. Opting for oat milk-based peach ice cream means enjoying a rich treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome! | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

NON-DAIRY PEACH ICE CREAM has a natural sweet, subtle flavor that comes from fresh peaches.The oat milk used provides a creamy texture that closely resembles traditional dairy ice cream, ensuring each scoop is smooth and indulgent. Its gentle taste allows the vibrant peach flavor to stand out, resulting in a perfectly balanced and delicious dessert. Opting for oat milk-based peach ice cream means enjoying a rich treat that’s both satisfying and wholesome! | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

A cool, sweet treat from Georgia

Angelina L
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Body The Heirloom KitchenThis time of year, fresh peaches crop up everywhere. The local farmers markets, roadside stands, and grocers have them by the truckloads. Sweet, juicy peaches are enough on their own, but peach desserts such as cobblers, pies and crisps come to mind, as well.
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