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SEE THE STARS OPPORTUNITY Astronomer Alexander Vukasin (who allowed his copyrighted image to be used for this news coverage) captured this breathtaking image of Comet Lemmon at his observatory in Munday and will be set up with his Celestron EdgeHD 11” telescope at the Big Country Arts Celebration at the Jim Bob Art Park on Nov. 8 for visitors to enjoy their own viewing of the stars. | ALEXANDER VUKASIN IMAGE

SEE THE STARS OPPORTUNITY Astronomer Alexander Vukasin (who allowed his copyrighted image to be used for this news coverage) captured this breathtaking image of Comet Lemmon at his observatory in Munday and will be set up with his Celestron EdgeHD 11” telescope at the Big Country Arts Celebration at the Jim Bob Art Park on Nov. 8 for visitors to enjoy their own viewing of the stars. | ALEXANDER VUKASIN IMAGE

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BioBlitz community activity Nov. 1 to kick off Big Country Arts Celebration

Kodie Fairchild And Penelope Bisbee |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jim Bob Art Park and Nature Trails organizers are pleased to announce that they are hosting a third Big Country Arts Celebration, Saturday, Nov. 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. The park is located just north of Benjamin city limits, approximately 1.75 miles north of the intersection of State Hwy. 6 and U.S. 82...
Last week the Benjamin Lady Stangs celebrated senior volleyball players and becoming District champions. | COURTESY PHOTO

Last week the Benjamin Lady Stangs celebrated senior volleyball players and becoming District champions. | COURTESY PHOTO

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DISTRICT CHAMPS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
ANNUAL FALL REVIVAL NOV. 7-9KNOX CITY REVIVAL Knox City’s First Baptist Church annual fall revival will be Nov. 7-9 at 6 p.m. each night, and 11 a.m. Sunday morning with Rodney Watson, director of missions of Double Mountain Baptist Association, bringing the message.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Menus for week of Oct. 27-31MONDAY Chicken salad sandwich, green pea salad, chips, dessertTUESDAY Potato crusted fish, fluffy rice, green beans, cornbread, mixed yogurtWEDNESDAY Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, bread, fruit crispTHURSDAY Corn flake chicken, hominy, salad, hot roll,...
LUNCHPLANSWITHTHECHIEF Munday Police Chief Albert DeLeon and his wife, Becky, enjoyed a lunch last week with the residents and staff at the Munday Nursing Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

LUNCHPLANSWITHTHECHIEF Munday Police Chief Albert DeLeon and his wife, Becky, enjoyed a lunch last week with the residents and staff at the Munday Nursing Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Chief Albert expresses thanks for lunch at Munday Nursing Center

Chief Albert Deleon |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
I, Munday Police Chief Albert DeLeon alongwithmywifeBecky De Leon, would like to thank longtime friend of Charlie Durham, Mark Banks and his wife Alane Banks from Nederland, Texas, for providing funding for the lunch that was served Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Munday Nursing Center.
METAL MARVELS Knox City, Texas, has long enjoyed the benefits of delighting travelers and residents with its series of colorfully painted sculptures made from tractor and implement parts reimagined as insects, growing things, and more. They are installed throughout town, often in proximity to murals on weathered walls. | COURTESY PHOTOS

METAL MARVELS Knox City, Texas, has long enjoyed the benefits of delighting travelers and residents with its series of colorfully painted sculptures made from tractor and implement parts reimagined as insects, growing things, and more. They are installed throughout town, often in proximity to murals on weathered walls. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Knox City flower tractor receives makeover

Kim Clonts |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
You may have noticed the new look of the downtown Knox City tractor beside Isabella’s.The tractor, originally painted with the flower theme in the 1990s, received a makeover with help from the Knox City Economic Development Committee, Hernandez Construction, Clint Lewis and a local painting...
ABILENE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Abilene Fire Department brought their Emergency Medical Task Force Multi-Patient Vehicle to the Knox County Health Fair on Saturday. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTO

ABILENE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Abilene Fire Department brought their Emergency Medical Task Force Multi-Patient Vehicle to the Knox County Health Fair on Saturday. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTO

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Knox County Hospital District hosts annual health fair

Kodie Fairchild | News-
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Knox County Hospital District hosted their annual health fair at the hospital on Saturday, Oct. 18.According to officials, attendance numbers were down from last year, but the rainy weather that morning was thought to be a contributing factor.An estimated 60 lab tests and an equal number of flu...
GREYHOUND BAND DOUBLE TIME Knox City-O’Brien ISD’s Greyhound Band are making their second appearance in a row at the UIL State Marching Band Competition Nov. 10-12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. | COURTESY PHOTO

GREYHOUND BAND DOUBLE TIME Knox City-O’Brien ISD’s Greyhound Band are making their second appearance in a row at the UIL State Marching Band Competition Nov. 10-12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox County repped X2 at UIL State marching band contest

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Knox County is going down in marching band history, sending two schools—Munday and Knox City—to the UIL State Marching Band Competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio Nov. 10, 11 and 12.Knox City’s new band director, David Lutz, hit the ground running, not losing a beat from last year’s successful...
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