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JACOB DANIEL ALVARADO, B.S., Education

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Three from Knox County earn Spring 2025 degrees from Midwestern State

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 10, 2025
WICHITA FALLS—Three students from Knox County graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls in Spring 2025.Midwestern State University had 630 undergraduate and graduate students in Spring 2025 with the provision that they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and...

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Hunter Education available to Knox County youth

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Knox County AgriLife Extension Office, in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife, will be hosting a Hunter Education Course on Friday, July 18 at 9 a.m. in the Knox County Extension Office (109 E. Hayes St. in Benjamin).A Hunter Education Course is six hours of basic instruction to keep...
FOURTH OF JULY THING IN MUNDAY

FOURTH OF JULY THING IN MUNDAY

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FOURTH OF JULY THING IN MUNDAY

Kay Ellington
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Despite intermittent rains the 7th Annual 4th of July Thing, sponsored by Moving Munday Forward, went off without a hitch in Munday at the Munday Event Center.Festivities included a cornhole tournament, a cakewalk, bingo, a hot dog eating contest and musical performances by the Standing...
VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED DONATIONS last week at the Knox City Methodist Church, preparing to pack“flood buckets”of cleaning necessities to help communities recover from flooding in central Texas. | COURTESY PHOTO

VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED DONATIONS last week at the Knox City Methodist Church, preparing to pack“flood buckets”of cleaning necessities to help communities recover from flooding in central Texas. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox County Methodist stands with central Texas: flood buckets prepared to deliver for relief efforts

Kodie Fairchild|
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Knox City Methodist Church is rounding up donations and volunteers to help build “flood buckets” for the victims of the central Texas flood.A flood bucket, containing roughly $105 worth of essential supplies, is a read-made cleaning kit for those who were affected by the devastating flooding...
KNOX CITY FOURTH: RED, WHITE & WET

KNOX CITY FOURTH: RED, WHITE & WET

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KNOX CITY FOURTH: RED, WHITE & WET

Story And Photos By Sheri Baty
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Due to intermittent rain throughout last Thursday, Knox City’s fourth annual Third of July Festival made a real splash this year.But despite the inclement weather, the community’s patriotic spirit, colorful booths, and lively entertainment continued in full swing.

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Greyhounds set to play in 22nd Gridiron Classic

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Jayton-Girard ISD in Jayton (Kent County), host since 2003 of the annual Gridiron Classic pre-season six-man football showcase, has announced the lineup of teams for the Aug. 28–30 event this year. Knox City is slated to play Cherokee Saturday, Aug. 30, at 12:30 p.m. All games are played at Jayton.

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Knox notes

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
KNOX CITY 3rd of JulyKNOX CITY Knox City Police Dept. 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.
DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July holiday

DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July holiday

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DPS increases enforcement for Fourth of July holiday

Texas Dept. Of Public Safety
Thursday, July 3, 2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway...
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