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NEWOFFICERSATMUNDAYLIONS RondaThompson,MundayLionsPresidentpassesontheofficeto new Lions President DonThompson who took office at the July 16 meeting. | LYNDLE REEVES PHOTO

NEWOFFICERSATMUNDAYLIONS RondaThompson,MundayLionsPresidentpassesontheofficeto new Lions President DonThompson who took office at the July 16 meeting. | LYNDLE REEVES PHOTO

Munday Lions thank Ronda Thompson for her service

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Body Lions Club President Ronda Thompson turned over the gavel on July 16 to incoming President Don Thompson for the 2024-2025 term. Although not related, Ronda and Don have been calling each other “cousin”.
SHAKE MAP Three earthquakes centered near Hermleigh, Texas on July 22 were felt over a wide area. | COURTESY PHOTO

SHAKE MAP Three earthquakes centered near Hermleigh, Texas on July 22 were felt over a wide area. | COURTESY PHOTO

Three earthquakes rattle West Texas

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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Body KNOX COUNTY – Three earthquakes struck West Texas last Monday night, July 22, 2024. The first quake registered 4.9 on the Richter scale, which is on the light side of the scale but strong enough to be felt across the region. The second earthquake was a 4.4 and the third was a 3.

Knox City June police report

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body During the month of June 2024 Knox City PD responded to 39 calls for service and activities.The following arrests were made in June 2024.1. June 1, 2024 – Jose Marentes – Possession of Marijuana <2oz, Bond $1500 and Tampering with Fabricated physical evidence, Bond $6000 2.
INJURED The nephew of U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, whose District 13 includes Knox County, was among those injured during the July 13 shooting that is being investigated as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. | GRAEME SLOAN/ SIPA USA VIA REUTERS

INJURED The nephew of U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, whose District 13 includes Knox County, was among those injured during the July 13 shooting that is being investigated as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. | GRAEME SLOAN/ SIPA USA VIA REUTERS

Texas U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson says his nephew was injured in shooting at Trump rally

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-COURIERWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, said Saturday night that his nephew is “doing well” after his nephew’s neck was grazed by a bullet during a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s July 13 campaign event in Pennsylvania.
NEW PRINCIPAL Nicholas Mims has signed on to be the Moguls Secondary School Principal. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

NEW PRINCIPAL Nicholas Mims has signed on to be the Moguls Secondary School Principal. | DON THOMPSON PHOTO

Lions meet new Munday Secondary School Principal

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMunday – Superintendent Troy Parton introduced newly hired Secondary School Principal Nicholas Mims to the Lions Club on July 9. Mims proved to be an effective public speaker and the Lions enjoyed Mims sense of humor and outgoing, friendly personality.
Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

Updates on the Munday rodeo arena and new softball and baseball fields

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMUNDAY – Troy Parton, Superintendent of Munday CISD and active member in the Volunteer Fire Department, reported that the Munday VFD rodeo arena is starting to take shape and the softball and baseball field projects at the high school are nearing...
NEWPOLICECHIEF AlbertDeLeonSr.picturedherewithhiswifeBecky, joinedtheMundayPoliceForceasnewchief. | DONTHOMPSONPHOTO

NEWPOLICECHIEF AlbertDeLeonSr.picturedherewithhiswifeBecky, joinedtheMundayPoliceForceasnewchief. | DONTHOMPSONPHOTO

New Police Chief hired in Munday

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERMUNDAY – The City Council met in regular session on July 9 and accepted Albert De Leon Sr. as the new Chief of Police effective July 15. De Leon has 20 years experience in law enforcement. De Leon will be moving here from Pearsall, Texas.
Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

Getting ready for the 2024-25 school year

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body TROY PARTON | MUNDAY CISD SUPERINTENDENTStudents across the area are counting down the days until the school year begins for the three public school districts in Knox County.

Knox notes

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Body Knox County Aging Center Music ProgramKNOX CITY—The Knox County Aging Center monthly musical program has been cancelled for the summer, and will resume the first Tuesday in September.
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