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KNOX COUNTY COMMISSIONER RETIRES A reception was held for Johnny McCown at the Knox County Aging Center honoring his retirement after 19 years of service as commissioner of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

KNOX COUNTY COMMISSIONER RETIRES A reception was held for Johnny McCown at the Knox County Aging Center honoring his retirement after 19 years of service as commissioner of Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

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KNOX COUNTY AGING CENTER HONORS MCCOWN

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Body KNOX COUNTY COMMISSIONER RETIRES A reception was held for Johnny McCown at the Knox County Aging Center honoring his retirement after 19 years of service as commissioner of Knox County.
SUCCESSFUL IN FORT WORTH After winning first place in Ag Mechanics at the Knox County Junior Livestock Show with their Cattle Loading Chute, John Cross Utley and Blake Abila took their project on the road to the Fort Worth Livestock Show this past weekend. These two entered their project in the Fort Worth Ag Mechanics Show and earned a blue ribbon. John and Blake worked hard and prepared well for this event and it showed. | COURTESY PHOTO

SUCCESSFUL IN FORT WORTH After winning first place in Ag Mechanics at the Knox County Junior Livestock Show with their Cattle Loading Chute, John Cross Utley and Blake Abila took their project on the road to the Fort Worth Livestock Show this past weekend. These two entered their project in the Fort Worth Ag Mechanics Show and earned a blue ribbon. John and Blake worked hard and prepared well for this event and it showed. | COURTESY PHOTO

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FORT WORTH AG MECHANICS SHOW

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Body SUCCESSFUL IN FORT WORTH After winning first place in Ag Mechanics at the Knox County Junior Livestock Show with their Cattle Loading Chute, John Cross Utley and Blake Abila took their project on the road to the Fort Worth Livestock Show this past weekend.
MOGULVARSITY CHEERLEADERS BRINGTHE SPIRIT The Munday Mogul Cheerleaders came away from the State UIL Spirit Contest with 3rd in state. Congratulations to the MundayVarsity Cheerleaders and their coach Mrs. Evans. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOGULVARSITY CHEERLEADERS BRINGTHE SPIRIT The Munday Mogul Cheerleaders came away from the State UIL Spirit Contest with 3rd in state. Congratulations to the MundayVarsity Cheerleaders and their coach Mrs. Evans. | COURTESY PHOTO

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MOGUL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS BRING THE SPIRIT

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Body MOGUL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS BRING THE SPIRIT The Munday Mogul Cheerleaders came away from the State UIL Spirit Contest with 3rd in state. Congratulations to the Munday Varsity Cheerleaders and their coach Mrs. Evans.
MOGULS WIN 52-33 OVER NORTHSIDE Mance Phillips scores an easy layup. | LACI BOWMAN

MOGULS WIN 52-33 OVER NORTHSIDE Mance Phillips scores an easy layup. | LACI BOWMAN

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Munday takes 65-40 win over Benjamin

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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Body Any time a team shoots over fifty percent from the field, chances are the steady hand leads to a win.
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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.
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