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BUTTERCRUNCH LETTUCE is one spring vegetable that can be sown from seed in the ground or in a raised bed. | TRONG NGUYEN, iSTOCK

BUTTERCRUNCH LETTUCE is one spring vegetable that can be sown from seed in the ground or in a raised bed. | TRONG NGUYEN, iSTOCK

Planning the spring vegetable garden

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Body March gardening is beginning to kick into gear. Our weather is still yoyoing from freezing to hot days and windy to still days, but West Texas gardeners are a hardy bunch. Spring gardens can be planted now. Here are some steps to take in planning the spring garden.

Tips for spring break adventures at Texas State Parks

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Body TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFEAUSTIN – Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure.
DISTRICT WINNER The Benjamin company of “Cicada” won the District One Act Play competition last week in Munday. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN PHOTO

DISTRICT WINNER The Benjamin company of “Cicada” won the District One Act Play competition last week in Munday. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN PHOTO

Benjamin, Munday steal the spotlights, advance to Bi-District

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Body KNOX CITY NAMED ALTERNATE PLAY IN DISTRICT 16 ONE-ACT COMPETITIONSUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIER Within the 850 square miles that make up Knox County are three small schools that have put Benjamin, Munday and Knox City on the map in athletics and academics for a long time.
HIGH JUMP KCHS Jaden Baxter glides over the bar at the high jump. See more photos page 3 and 5| SHERI BATY PHOTO

HIGH JUMP KCHS Jaden Baxter glides over the bar at the high jump. See more photos page 3 and 5| SHERI BATY PHOTO

Munday Mogul Relays recap

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Body KATE BROWN | NEWS-COURIER The 2025 Mogul Relays washostedonFriday,March 7, 2025 in Munday. Track teams from both Munday and Knox City competed against squads from Hamlin, Anson, Spur, Guthrie, Motley County, Newcastle, Rule, Woodson and Jayton.
NO U-TURN PERMITTED

NO U-TURN PERMITTED

NO U-TURN PERMITTED

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Body WINDMILL BLADE GETS STUCK IN MUNDAY Tuesday evening a big rig transporting a windmill blade got stuck under the 277/222 overpass in Munday. According to Munday Police Chief Albert De Leon the driver of the truck was traveling south on US HWY 277 and missed his exit in Seymour.
SEASON MEMORIES SeniorTallon Hayes helping out after his last game, photographing senior Hudson Cates and sophomore Everett Cates with the Cates family fan base. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SEASON MEMORIES SeniorTallon Hayes helping out after his last game, photographing senior Hudson Cates and sophomore Everett Cates with the Cates family fan base. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Mustangs basketball concludes a memorable season

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Body The two teams who played for last year's State basketball championship— the Benjamin Mustangs and the Jayton Jaybirds faced each other last week in the regional semifinals and once again, Benjamin's playoff run was cut short by Jayton.
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