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Mayors, council members, school board members to face opponents in upcoming Knox elections

Mayors, council members, school board members to face opponents in upcoming Knox elections

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Mayors, council members, school board members to face opponents in upcoming Knox elections

| News-courier
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Body The regular and writein filing period to run for city or school board office has passed, and ballots are now set for several upcoming contested elections.In both Knox City and Munday, incumbent mayors and council members have drawn opponents.
Last week for local election filings

Last week for local election filings

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Last week for local election filings

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body Those who are contemplating a run for city or school board office have only a few hours to pick up and return packets. The deadline to appear on the ballot is Friday, Feb. 14; write-in candidates have until Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body Menus for week of Feb. 17-21 Monday: PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY Tuesday: Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, Mexican squash, flour tortilla, Mandarin oranges.Wednesday: Beef stir fry with broccoli, fluffy rice, Oriental vegetables, egg roll, dessert.
ROSE BUSHES can be purchased from many Texas florists, in person and online, including Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROSE BUSHES can be purchased from many Texas florists, in person and online, including Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham. | COURTESY PHOTO

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A different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body Thinking about what to give your special person for Valentine’s Day?Roses are the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day, so maybe this year, instead of a dozen long-stemmed roses, give a different kind of rose for Valentine’s Day: a rose bush.Sound crazy?

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Texas Wheat announces biennial election and referendum

Texaswheat.org
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body Texas Wheat Producers Board announces an upcoming election to fill five positions in four voting districts where current members’ seats are expiring. The election will seek to fill one position each in Districts I, II, and III, and two positions in District IV.
MIGHTY MOGULS The Munday boys sealed their district basketball championship Tuesday night with a perfect record, 11-0. | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

MIGHTY MOGULS The Munday boys sealed their district basketball championship Tuesday night with a perfect record, 11-0. | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

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Munday Moguls clinch district championship with win over Benjamin

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body One goal for the Munday boys basketball team has been achieved after Tuesday night’s 61-53 hardfought win over the Benjamin Mustangs. The District 16-A championship gold ball will be in the Moguls’ trophy case this year.
MOGULETTES GET THE WIN AND THE BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP The Mogulettes win their bi-district game over Rotan with a score of 28-23. | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

MOGULETTES GET THE WIN AND THE BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP The Mogulettes win their bi-district game over Rotan with a score of 28-23. | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

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Mogulettes earn bi-district banner with win over Rotan

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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body Coach Amanda Langston and her team took care of business. That’s the story.Coming out of District 16-A in the fourth overall position but seeded #2 in Division I playoffs, the Mogulettes went to work Monday night, Feb. 10, and defeated Rotan, 28-23.
HEARTS AND COOKIES Angelina LaRue shares a recipe for meringues that can be made with the little one onValentine’s Day. | ANGELINA LARUE

HEARTS AND COOKIES Angelina LaRue shares a recipe for meringues that can be made with the little one onValentine’s Day. | ANGELINA LARUE

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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be romantic

Angelina Larue
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Body So many of us think of Valentine’s Day as a commercialized holiday created by card makers, and that may be true. But it’s nice to set aside a day, if ever so often, to pay special attention to those we love and appreciate.

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Lady Stangs nab district win in exciting finish

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Body Mustangs defeat Northside, prep for tough schedule down the stretchWith only one basketball game remaining, Coach Cody Propps and the Benjamin Lady Stangs cannot be blamed if they take a moment to savor their district victory over Vernon Northside Tuesday night, 30-28, in a...
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