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Gold Star Honoree

Body KNOX COUNTY VETERANS PROGRAM Pvt. Walter William Baack of the 853rd Aviation Engineers Battalion has been selected to be the Gold Star Honoree for 2024 at the Annual Veterans Day Program on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Jim Bob Art Park and Nature Tails hosts big country arts celebration

Jim Bob Art Park and Nature Tails hosts big country arts celebration

Jim Bob Art Park and Nature Tails hosts big country arts celebration

Body The Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails is pleased to announce that we are hosting our second Big Country Arts Celebration on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 2:00-8:00pm. The Park is located justnorthofBenjamin city limits, approximately 1.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Body Menus for week of Oct. 28-Nov.1 Monday: Deli sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pork and beans, potato chips, lemon pudding.Tuesday: Chef salad, corn, crackers, tropical fruit.Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, salad, garlic bread, orange fluff.

Knox notes

Body Halloween Carnival Oct. 26RHINELAND-Rhineland’s annual Halloween Carnival will be held at the Rhineland Gym Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be a costume contest at 5:30 p.m., Carnival games from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by Bingo at 7:30 p.m.
FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK Set in a small picturesque North Carolina town, “Summit Lake” is the suspenseful debut novel by Charlie Donlea about the murder of a first-year law student. | GOODREADS PHOTO

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK Set in a small picturesque North Carolina town, “Summit Lake” is the suspenseful debut novel by Charlie Donlea about the murder of a first-year law student. | GOODREADS PHOTO

Evolving Libraries

Body AMANDA BURBANK |MUNDAY CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY“Libraries were my only light in some very dark times” - Freya Sampson Thinkbackonyourmemories of libraries from your past, starting with elementary school, middle school, high school, your college library and your local public library.

Knox City-O’Brien Honor Roll

Body A HONOR ROLL1 st-Easton Abila, Josiah Aguayo, Lucas Albus, Israel Alvarez, Jaspur Esqueda, David Hampton, Timothy Lewis, Jayden Longoria, Genesis Oudems, Juliana Villanueva.
COUNTY JUDGE STAN WOJCIK Preparing to retire after nine years serving Knox County, Judge Wojcik will wind up his time in office and spend time with family and enjoy hobbies he has not had time for in recent years. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

COUNTY JUDGE STAN WOJCIK Preparing to retire after nine years serving Knox County, Judge Wojcik will wind up his time in office and spend time with family and enjoy hobbies he has not had time for in recent years. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

County Judge Stan Wojcik tenders resignation

Body BENJAMIN – At the end of the Commissioner’s Court meeting on Oct. 21, 2024, County Judge Stan Wojcik submitted his letter of resignation.
PENMAN SERVICES Staff at the new office, L to R Sean Breedlove, Sue Marion, Melesha Cox, Konnie Kuehler, Roland Marion, Lindsey Walker, Jane Ann Bosworth. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

PENMAN SERVICES Staff at the new office, L to R Sean Breedlove, Sue Marion, Melesha Cox, Konnie Kuehler, Roland Marion, Lindsey Walker, Jane Ann Bosworth. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

New home for long-term business in Knox County

Body KNOX CITY – The newest step in the life of Penman Services has been the move to the new facility on the east side of Knox City earlier this year.

Wichita Brazos Museum planning Veterans Day program

Body BENJAMIN – Plans are nearing completion for the annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Knox County Veterans Memorial in Benjamin. The band will begin playing at 10:45 a.m. while the crowd assembles.