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Knox City-O’Brien Honor Roll

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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

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County Judge Stan Wojcik tenders resignation

Don Thompson
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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

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New home for long-term business in Knox County

Donthompson
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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.

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Wichita Brazos Museum planning Veterans Day program

Sherry Hacker
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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.
KNOX TxDOT HONORS CongratulationsgotothefollowingChildressDistrictsectionswhoreceivedthe 2024 Dr. Jon A. Epps Quality Seal Coat Awards during the Childress District Safety Banquet andWellness Fair:Transportation,Planning&Development(TP&D);ChildressDistrictLab;DonleyCountyMaintenance; Knox County Maintenance (pictured above); and Dickens County Maintenance team. |TxDOT PHOTO

KNOX TxDOT HONORS CongratulationsgotothefollowingChildressDistrictsectionswhoreceivedthe 2024 Dr. Jon A. Epps Quality Seal Coat Awards during the Childress District Safety Banquet andWellness Fair:Transportation,Planning&Development(TP&D);ChildressDistrictLab;DonleyCountyMaintenance; Knox County Maintenance (pictured above); and Dickens County Maintenance team. |TxDOT PHOTO

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Knox City Methodist Church hosts annual Thanksgiving feast and bazaar

Don Thompson
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Body KNOX CITY - The Knox City Methodist Church will have its annual Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar on Saturday Nov. 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p. m.“This is the only bazaar for miles around still being done,” said organizer Rebecca Baker.
MUNDAYVARSITYBOYSHEADEDFORSTATE The cross country team of Haiden Bowman, Caisen Lee, Kyson Shahan, ConnorWillison, Edgar Perez, and Eder Perez competed at the Regional Cross Country Meet and came in 4th place and are heading to State competition. | LACI BOWMAN

MUNDAYVARSITYBOYSHEADEDFORSTATE The cross country team of Haiden Bowman, Caisen Lee, Kyson Shahan, ConnorWillison, Edgar Perez, and Eder Perez competed at the Regional Cross Country Meet and came in 4th place and are heading to State competition. | LACI BOWMAN

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MUNDAY BOYS XC STATE BOUND

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Body MUNDAY BOYS XC STATE BOUND

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Knox City and Munday plan Trick or Treating

Don Thompson
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Body KNOX COUNTY – Knox City has planned trick or treating to be held Saturday night, Oct. 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Knox City Park across from the Community Center.
Texas Spur group receives $100K nationwide grant to boost local news coverage

Texas Spur group receives $100K nationwide grant to boost local news coverage

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Texas Spur group receives $100K nationwide grant to boost local news coverage

Barbara Brannon
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Body If you’ve followed our newspaper for any amount of time, you’re probably aware of The Knox County News-Courier's unstinting commitment to quality local journalism, especially in rural communities like ours—even when we fall short of resources to cover every story we’d like as...
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Early voting in Texas begins Monday

Kay Ellington
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Body Early voting starts Monday across Texas. Although most elected offices in Knox County were decided in the March primary, in additional to the presidential race and statewide elections, one important choice affecting this area will be on the November 5 ballot.
QD DAYCARE CENTER Opened by Leighton Pepper, with support from family and friends, the daycare facility is providing an important service to Knox City. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

QD DAYCARE CENTER Opened by Leighton Pepper, with support from family and friends, the daycare facility is providing an important service to Knox City. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

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New business opens in Knox City

Don Thompson
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Body KNOX CITY – The QD Daycare Center, a muchneeded new business, opened Sept. 30, 2024 in Knox City at 408 N. Aspen Avenue. The new daycare is named after Quincy and Drayton, the children of owner Leighton Pepper.Leighton has had a busy schedule since becoming a nurse in 2019.
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