AREA NEWS

Body HASKELL-Haskell Memorial Hospital will host a FREE Lunch and Learn on July 9, from noon until 1 p.m. Dr. Pearl Merritt of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women will present information about the Bexa Breast Exam, a painless, radiationfree option for breast cancer screening.

Giddy Up for the TCR Grand Parade

Body Stamford, Texas – Dust off your boots and saddle up! The Texas Cowboy Reunion Grand Parade is back and better than ever, with a thrilling theme that’s sure to get everyone in the spirit of the Wild West. This year, the parade organizers proudly announce the theme: “Giddy Up.

The legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Body Today’s column is week two of ideas to keep youngsters engaged this summer. While not exactly a gardening column topic, “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” is a charming legend of how the Indian paintbrush wildflower came to be named.

Sheriff’s Department receives thanks for their support

Body KNOX COUNTY – The Big Country Veterans (BCV) recently honored the Knox County Sheriff’s Department for the help the department provided during the event for veterans at the Spike Box Ranch. Three of the four officers in the Sheriff’s Department are veterans themselves.

Volunteers spruce up parks in Munday

Body MUNDAY–Volunteers contribute to make communities more beautiful all through Knox County. Recently volunteers in Munday cleaned and revived two parks, Centennial Park and the Charles Baker Memorial Park.

NFL pro, former Mogul L.J. Collier hosts football camp in Munday

Body MUNDAY-Arizona Cardinal defensive end L.J. Collier and his crew hosted his football camp again in Munday.He grew up in Munday and graduated from MHS in 2014, where he helped lead the Moguls to a state championship as a junior in 2012 and earned Defensive MVP honors for the game.

Welch Farm awarded Family Land Heritage Program

Body KNOX COUNTY – The Welch Farm located two miles north of Vera, Texas qualified for the Family Land Heritage Program in 2024. This is a recognition program that honors families who have owned and run a continuous agricultural operation for 100 years.