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ONEACTPLAY Munday High School’s veteran theatre and Spanish teacher Karen Longan said she is excited to see her students compete with their production of“The Red Suitcase,”byTexas playwright Jiggs Burgess. | COURTESY PHOTO

ONEACTPLAY Munday High School’s veteran theatre and Spanish teacher Karen Longan said she is excited to see her students compete with their production of“The Red Suitcase,”byTexas playwright Jiggs Burgess. | COURTESY PHOTO

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High schools prepare for District 16A UIL One Act Play competition Mar. 6

Liz Adams
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Six high schools will be participating in the District 16A UIL One Act Play competition to be held in the high school auditorium in Munday Mar. 6.
BENJAMINTOTAKEONJAYTON in regional finalsThursday night.Watch for results on News-Courier social media. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

BENJAMINTOTAKEONJAYTON in regional finalsThursday night.Watch for results on News-Courier social media. | SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Knox County boys’ basketball teams go one for two in region semis Munday miss, Mustang magic

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Benjamin takes OT win over Robert Lee, advances to D-2 1A basketball region finalMaybe it was because the Benjamin Mustangs have the same school colors as the neutral site hosts, the ACU Wildcats.Whatever the source of the lucky mojo, the purple- and-white Mustangs coached by Aaron Kuehler were...

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Menus for week of Feb. 24-28 Monday: Beef enchiladas, Spanish rice, corn and black beans, chips, apricots.Tuesday: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes with gravy, capri vegetables, biscuit, cinnamon pears.Wednesday: Shepherd’s pie, green beans, hot roll, dessert.Thursday: Lemon pepper chicken, fluffy...

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Copper Breaks Program Calendar, February 2025

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Friday, 2/21- Meet the Longhorns, 2 p.m. - Skins & Skulls, 3:30 p.m.Saturday, 2/22- Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time, 10 a.m. - Meet the Longhorns, 2 p.m.- Archery in the Park, 3:30 p.m.Friday, 2/28- Meet the Longhorns, 2 p.m.- Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing, 3:30 p.m.Saturday 3/1- Roping With...

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Bloom spring branches indoors

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Branches of springflowe ring trees and shrubs may look bare but their dormant buds hold a l i ter a l f l o ral shop of hidden blooms. Spring flowers can burst open from dormant buds when they are “forced” to bloom early.
RECOGNIZINGBLUEBONNETDETENTIONCENTER Sgt.Rothermel (left) and Warden Villegas (right) proudly display the Patriotic Employer Award, recognizing Bluebonnet Detention Center’s commitment to supporting military service members in the workplace. | COURTESY PHOTO

RECOGNIZINGBLUEBONNETDETENTIONCENTER Sgt.Rothermel (left) and Warden Villegas (right) proudly display the Patriotic Employer Award, recognizing Bluebonnet Detention Center’s commitment to supporting military service members in the workplace. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Bluebonnet Detention Center Recognized as a Patriotic Employer by ESGR

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
ANSON- Bluebonnet Detention Center (BDC) in Anson has been honored with the prestigious Patriotic Employer Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency.
LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

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PLAYOFF VICTORIES

Sue Jane Sullivan | News-courier
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The weather outside was frightfully cold, but the game inside Anson High School’s gym truly was delightful for Munday Mogul fans in Tuesday’s bi- district basketball victory over the Aspermont Hornets Feb. 18, 77-48.Coach Adrian Daniels’ players warmed up Moguls fans with their hot shooting in the...
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