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Knox City, area sends help to Hill Country

Knox City, area sends help to Hill Country

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Knox City, area sends help to Hill Country

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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.All the donations received...
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.

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.

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TxDOT working with law enforcement to encourage drivers to slow down

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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.
SPOTLIGHT ON COPPER BREAKS CAMP

SPOTLIGHT ON COPPER BREAKS CAMP

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SPOTLIGHT ON COPPER BREAKS CAMP COURTESY PHOTOS

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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

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

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

Kay Ellington
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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.From youth groups to businesses to churches to law enforcement organizations, residents of...
WATER SAFETY, LIFE JACKETS IN KNOX CITY

WATER SAFETY, LIFE JACKETS IN KNOX CITY

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WATER SAFETY, LIFE JACKETS IN KNOX CITY

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
FREE LIFEJACKETS AT WATER SAFETY EVENT The Knox City Police Department in collaboration with other local organizations hosted a water safety event on Saturday, July 12, during which they handed out 30 free life jackets in all sizes infant to adult.
TOM MOORHOUSE, a fifthgeneration rancher and cowboy, is the recipient of the 2025 RHA Working Cowboy Award, representing the eastern division. | Ross Hecox PHOTO

TOM MOORHOUSE, a fifthgeneration rancher and cowboy, is the recipient of the 2025 RHA Working Cowboy Award, representing the eastern division. | Ross Hecox PHOTO

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Benjamin’s Moorhouse selected for RHA’s 2025 Working Cowboy Award for Texas

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Lubbock-based Ranching Heritage Association will honor two working cowboys with this year’s annual RHA Working Cowboy Award. The eastern division recipient is Tom Moorhouse of Benjamin, Texas.

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Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Water Safety Event coming up July 12KNOX CITY is offering free water safety and life jacket fitting and distribution while supplies last.
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