News

DEPUTYGARZAANDK9 MIKE are ready to begin their work together ensuring the safety of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

DEPUTYGARZAANDK9 MIKE are ready to begin their work together ensuring the safety of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Knox County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest addition, K9 Mike

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | NEWS-COURIERThe Knox County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of their new police K9, Mike, in a Facebook post earlier this month.Mike is a highly trained dual-purpose German Shepherd.
KC VOLLEYBALL Aubrey Lerma makes a big block at the net. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

KC VOLLEYBALL Aubrey Lerma makes a big block at the net. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Local volleyball teams stay busy with non-district games

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
SUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIER All three Knox County high school volleyball programs continue their early season routine of tournament play combined with non-district matches.The Munday Mogulettes played six matches last week.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

TEA releases 2025 A–F accountability ratings

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SNEHA DEY, EDISON WU AND ROB REID | TEXAS TRIBUNE In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows.Texas released two years of grades for school districts on Friday, closing a lengthy legal battle over the A-F...
What happens in Benjamin…

What happens in Benjamin…

Exclusive Subscriber Content

What happens in Benjamin…

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Shed a Little LightLast week I spent almost three days in Benjamin, Texas, located at the junction of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 82.More than two-thirds of my existence has been living at the junction of U.S. Highway 180 and State Highway 669, so I get the small-town thing.That may be why my...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jaden Smart Memorial Fun Run Sept. 1ROCHESTER Third Annual Jaden Smart Memorial 2025 5K Fun Run scheduled for Sept. 1. A color fun run with washable paint.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Menus for week of Aug. 25-29Monday Potato crusted fish, rice, brussels sprouts, cornbread, dessertTuesday Crispy onion chicken, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower, bread, pearsWednesday Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrots, hot roll, cookieThursday Fried catfish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hush puppies,...
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Exclusive Subscriber Content

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I once heard a man say, “people will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them that Benjamin Franklin said it first.”That is the power of credibility and Benjamin Franklin had it. As a result, his homespun wisdom is quoted even 235 years after his death.
NICE CREAM This bananabread nice cream is a plantbased summer dessert made with frozen bananas, plant milk, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. The creamy treat offers the flavor of ice cream with natural sweetness and nutrients. It can be served immediately as soft-serve or chilled for a firmer scoop. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

NICE CREAM This bananabread nice cream is a plantbased summer dessert made with frozen bananas, plant milk, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. The creamy treat offers the flavor of ice cream with natural sweetness and nutrients. It can be served immediately as soft-serve or chilled for a firmer scoop. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

A cool way to beat the heat

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Heirloom Kitchen | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L aRUEIt has been one hot summer. The heat is pressing on in most regions of the country, so a cool treat is right on time.
The 501

The 501

Exclusive Subscriber Content

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Is wasp venom the bee’s knees?A friend of mine claims she’s never been stung by a wasp. She doesn’t know what she’s missing. There’s still time.Wasps got me yesterday. There was collateral damage — my phone screen. At least I didn’t break any bones.
Subscribe to