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ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Lubbock’s Burrows, elected Texas House speaker Jan. 14, seeks bipartisan support in new role

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Body AUSTIN— When Democratic lawmakers cast their votes for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, the vast majority of them saw a clear choice between two Republicans.On the one hand was Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, a known entity they had grappled with for years.

Knox notes

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Body MHSClassof2026mealMUNDAY-TheMundayHighclassof2026willhostachickendinner withallthetrimmings,dessertandadrinkbeforethegamesagainst KnoxCityandBenjaminonJan.17,2025from4-6:30p.m.inthehigh schoolcafeteria.Allplates$10.Dine-inandtake-outwillbeavailable.

KNOX CITY NOV/DEC POLICE REPORT

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Body In November Knox City Police Department responded to 39 calls. In December 2024 we had 43 calls for service. During both months a total of 87 calls for service.November 2024 no arrest made. In December there were 3 arrests made:• December 13, 2024 – Daniel J.

PROJECT WINNERS

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Body Elementary Placings Foods Category Canned, Preserved or Novelty Goods Division Meats-1st, Best in Show, Grand Champion-Raylee Walker, 2nd Ashton Walker,Elementary Placings Crafts Category Leathercraft-1st, Best in Show, Grand Champion Henry DeckerElementary Placings Photography...

Benjamin remains undefeated in district hoops

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Body SUE JANE SULLIVAN | NEWS-COURIERBenjamin’s basketball teams split with Crowell in Tuesday night’s district games.Despite a stronger second half, the Lady Stangs dropped their league contest to the Lady Cats, 49-24.
PRIZEWINNING CHICKENS ARE IN THE HOUSE These youngsters are having a fun time showing their chickens at the stock show. See Stock Show winners pages 8-10 | FREE SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY

PRIZEWINNING CHICKENS ARE IN THE HOUSE These youngsters are having a fun time showing their chickens at the stock show. See Stock Show winners pages 8-10 | FREE SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY

County exhibitors claim grand champion, showmanship titles

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Body KATE BROWN | NEWS-COURIERThe 2025 Knox County Junior Livestock Show took place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 9-11, 2025.
MUNDAY POWERLIFTERS MEDALED Jasmyn Diaz 2nd (97 lb. weight class), Kassidee Henderson 5th (198 lb. weight class), Steven Elkins 3rd (132 lb. weight class), Abraham Gonzalez 5th (308 lb. weight class), Kenlin Rogers 4th (Super Heavy Weight class). | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAY POWERLIFTERS MEDALED Jasmyn Diaz 2nd (97 lb. weight class), Kassidee Henderson 5th (198 lb. weight class), Steven Elkins 3rd (132 lb. weight class), Abraham Gonzalez 5th (308 lb. weight class), Kenlin Rogers 4th (Super Heavy Weight class). | COURTESY PHOTO

Munday Powerlifting

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
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