Knox notes

Body Marlboro Man Volleyball TournamentBENJAMIN-Next Thur.- Sat. Aug. 15, 16 and 17, Benjamin is hosting theMarlboroManVolleyballTournament.Everyoneisencouragedto please come out and support this event. Wear your Benjamin Swag andcheerloud.

First day of school for area schools

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERKNOX COUNTY – Benjamin schools were the first to start this year, opening the doors yesterday, August 8, and will be on a true 4-day per week calendar all through the school year.

July precipitation down from earlier this year

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERKNOX COUNTY - Brandon Carr, Manager at the USDA-NRCS James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City, reported that the abundant precipitation received in earlier months this year fell off and it seems to have dried up in July.

Accountant Walter Coppage of Wichita Falls files to run in TX69

Body Pledges to vote “No” on school vouchersSTAFF REPORTSWichitaFallsaccountant Walter Coppage is on the November 5 ballot for Texas State Representative District 69, challenging incumbent James Frank.

New business in Knox City at historic location

Body KNOXCITY–StevePepper had an idea 25 years ago to open a car wash, but didn’t do it back then so he set the idea aside but never completely forgot it. Years went by, the previous car wash business in Knox City closed so he considered it again a few months ago.

KC Jones receives Superior Service Award

Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIERKNOX COUNTY – Joy Self from Baylor County joined Knox County Judge Stan Wojcik and Munday CISD Student Counselor Christel Shahan in sending letters to Texas A&M AgriLife Director Dr.

Knox notes

Body KnoxCountyAgingCenterMusicProgramKNOX CITY—The Knox County Aging Center monthly musical program has been cancelled for the summer, and will resume the first Tuesday in September.Munday MarketMUNDAY- Saturday Aug.

Munday City-County Library hosts summer reading awards

Body Saturday July 27 the Munday City-County Library hosted the summer reading event awards ceremony. Together the group of young readers read over 600 points, the equivalent to 600 books.

5.1-magnitude quake rattles West Texas

Body SNYDER—Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks has declared a disaster and is requesting assistance from the state after one of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history caused damage across the area Friday morning, July 26, 2024, about 9:28 a.m.

Good luck Grayson!

Body MOVINGFORWARD After three straight 6-man State Championships, one at Strawn and 2 at Benjamin, Grayson Rigdon is moving on to play his Senior Season at 3AD1 Columbus, 11 man football. Rigdon has achieved top honors in 6-man football, he has committed to the Air Force.