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Benjamin’s production of “Kimberly Akimbo,” directed by Cody Propps, Jill Jackson, Stacie Propps and James Propps, was selected last week to advance to the area contest. The area contest is Thursday, April 9 at the Wylie HS Performing Arts Center (PAC); stay tuned to the News-Courier’s Facebook page for results after press time this week.There will be six plays, and no admission is charged. The first play is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Benjamin’s production of “Kimberly Akimbo,” directed by Cody Propps, Jill Jackson, Stacie Propps and James Propps, was selected last week to advance to the area contest. The area contest is Thursday, April 9 at the Wylie HS Performing Arts Center (PAC); stay tuned to the News-Courier’s Facebook page for results after press time this week.There will be six plays, and no admission is charged. The first play is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

BENJAMIN ADVANCES

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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The city of Munday hosted an Easter egg hunt and a brown bag lunch fundraiser for the MundayVolunteer Fire Department on Saturday, April 4. Within minutes, 2,000 eggs were gone as were those doing the searching. The Easter Bunny made an appearance posing for pictures with kids of all ages. Prize eggs and a drawing for two Easter baskets.Those winners were not present, but will be contacted to get their prizes. | TROY PARTON

The city of Munday hosted an Easter egg hunt and a brown bag lunch fundraiser for the MundayVolunteer Fire Department on Saturday, April 4. Within minutes, 2,000 eggs were gone as were those doing the searching. The Easter Bunny made an appearance posing for pictures with kids of all ages. Prize eggs and a drawing for two Easter baskets.Those winners were not present, but will be contacted to get their prizes. | TROY PARTON

EASTER IN MUNDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Rep. Frank to hold Town Hall in Munday Apr. 20

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Body State Representative James Frank is coming to Munday for one of the Town Hall meetings he will conduct throughout the 14 counties of District 69.The Munday Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at the Perry Patton Community Center, 220 S. Munday Avenue.
Youngsters enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in Knox City on Saturday, April 4—which even featured an appearance by the Easter Bunny. MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTOS

Youngsters enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in Knox City on Saturday, April 4—which even featured an appearance by the Easter Bunny. MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTOS

KNOX CITY EASTER

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Raised beds

Raised beds

Raised beds for the garden

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Body From the gardenThe gardening itch pent up all winter comes unshackled in April, and it’s time to get started in the garden. Gardeners ready to change up their approach and do something that varies from ordinary row plots might find raised beds are a solution.

New SNAP purchase restrictions in effect as of April 1

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Body AUSTIN— The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and vendors that candy or sweetened drinks can no longer be purchased with Lone Star Cards in Texas, effective April 1, 2026.
LEATHERS HANDS OVER REINS of 6666 Ranch operations to Dr. Nathan Canady, announced as new president of operations / Horse Division, and Dusty Burson, general manager of the Cattle Division, according to press releases from the ranch. | COURTESY PHOTO

LEATHERS HANDS OVER REINS of 6666 Ranch operations to Dr. Nathan Canady, announced as new president of operations / Horse Division, and Dusty Burson, general manager of the Cattle Division, according to press releases from the ranch. | COURTESY PHOTO

6666’s Leathers moves to board; Canady takes reins of Horse Division, Burson to head up Cattle Division

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Body GUTHRIE—The Four Sixes Ranch announced March 19 that Joe Leathers, president of operations, would be transitioning to the 6666 board of directors and retire from the day-to-day operations of the ranch, marking a significant moment in the ranch’s history while ensuring continued...

Munday wins over Knox City, falls to Northside

Sue Jane Sullivan | News-
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Body “As with everyone in our district we had a busy week this past week … I thought our girls came out and played well against Knox City with everything going on.” —Mogulettes coach Brandon Langston Two and a half years ago, Munday won its first softball game in program history.
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