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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT SWEARING IN CEREMONY On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 the Commissioners held a ceremony swearing in Knox County officials. Pictured from left Judge Don Thompson, Penny Eaton as County Tax Assessor, Ray Herring as County Commissioner Precinct 3, Robyn Harlin as County Attorney, and Louis Baty as County Commissioner Precinct 1. Sheriff Chris Mendoza was subsequently sworn in off-site. Herring, Eaton and Mendoza were incumbents reelected to their posts. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

COMMISSIONERS’ COURT SWEARING IN CEREMONY On Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 the Commissioners held a ceremony swearing in Knox County officials. Pictured from left Judge Don Thompson, Penny Eaton as County Tax Assessor, Ray Herring as County Commissioner Precinct 3, Robyn Harlin as County Attorney, and Louis Baty as County Commissioner Precinct 1. Sheriff Chris Mendoza was subsequently sworn in off-site. Herring, Eaton and Mendoza were incumbents reelected to their posts. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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Knox public safety officers stage practice for emergencies

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
BENJAMIN — Knox County has had more than its share of emergency situations recently — not just the December incidents reported Monday at commissioners court but three days’ worth last week in Knox City, all fake.Ryan Thrash, deputy sheriff, reported on the training event held last Thursday, Friday...
MUNDAY ELEMENTARY HOSTED THE DISTRICT 16A UIL MEET MES hosted the District 16A UIL Academic Meet competition on Dec. 11, 2024. Seven schools competed. Knox City won the meet with 623 points. Munday was the meet runner up with 447 points. Placing third was Banjamin with 320 points followed by Harrold, Crowell, Chillicothe and Northside. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAY ELEMENTARY HOSTED THE DISTRICT 16A UIL MEET MES hosted the District 16A UIL Academic Meet competition on Dec. 11, 2024. Seven schools competed. Knox City won the meet with 623 points. Munday was the meet runner up with 447 points. Placing third was Banjamin with 320 points followed by Harrold, Crowell, Chillicothe and Northside. | COURTESY PHOTO

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MES UIL COMPETITORS 2ND THROUGH 5TH GRADE

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Individual winners from Munday Elementary School: 2nd Grade Chess Puzzles- 1st place Mason Groves, 3rd place Carter Robinette, 6th place Henry Decker, 1st place team with Mason Groves, Carter Robinette, Henry Decker Creative Writing- 2nd place Norah Grimes, 6th place Grayson Collins Music Memory-...
Highlights from the past year in Knox County news

Highlights from the past year in Knox County news

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Highlights from the past year in Knox County news

Liz Adams & News-courier Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The past twelve months in the communities covered by the Knox County News-Courier saw new industry and business expansion arrive—from agribusiness to coffee and cafés.While life in these small towns and rural counties often follows a familiar pattern of ups and downs, neighbors come together to...
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WHERE is SANTA?

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Because you asked when these ran in our last edition, we've provided all of the Knox County locations of these Santas. 
Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

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Yule Log for New Year’s Eve

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
As 2024 nears its end we reflect on the past year and look forward to 2025.Burning a Yule Log on New Year’s Eve symbolizes a fresh start. As the log burns, it burns away everything that happened the year before.The Yule Log tradition is believed to have begun with the Nordic peoples.
WHERE is SANTA?

WHERE is SANTA?

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WHERE is SANTA?

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Everybody knows Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.But when Christmas magic prevails, he shows up in Knox County. He can be seen on both sides of the Brazos River, and between the North Wichita and the South Wichita. He hangs out both in town and in the country.
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