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HOWARD (HOWIE) SHANNON, number 13 in a University of North Texas Eagles jersey, sets up for a shot in 1943. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/ metadc271218/: accessed April 29, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections

HOWARD (HOWIE) SHANNON, number 13 in a University of North Texas Eagles jersey, sets up for a shot in 1943. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/ metadc271218/: accessed April 29, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections

First All-American from K-State was once a Munday Mogul

Troy Parton |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body With the NCAA men’s basketball tournament coming to a close recently, and the Munday Moguls celebrating a historic UIL playoff run, it seemed like the perfect time to dig up a piece of Knox County history. (The editors have apologized that there wasn’t space to run this earlier!

Kendall Moore

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body City of residence: Munday, Texas Bio and educational background: I completed my high school education at Abilene High School. I went on to get my diesel mechanic license at Texas State Technical College.Work background: I am currently a truck driver for R.A.S. Trucking.

Junior Reyes

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body City of residence: Munday, Texas Education: Munday CISD Work background: Transport supervisor (corrections facility) Family: Beth Reyes, wife; kids Isaiah Reyes, Hayven Reyes, Jax Reyes, Iverson Reyes Interests: Sporting events, Family trips, attending concerts, playing cornhole...
Leon Schmidt took 5th place in boys pole vault at the area track meet last week at Chillicothe. | SHERI BATY

Leon Schmidt took 5th place in boys pole vault at the area track meet last week at Chillicothe. | SHERI BATY

BENJAMIN TRACK AT AREA

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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The Benjamin One Act Play company of“Kimberly Akimbo”was to compete at the regional One Act Play competition Thursday, April 23 in San Angelo. Look for results on the News-Courier’s Facebook page and read complete coverage in next week’s newspaper. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Benjamin One Act Play company of“Kimberly Akimbo”was to compete at the regional One Act Play competition Thursday, April 23 in San Angelo. Look for results on the News-Courier’s Facebook page and read complete coverage in next week’s newspaper. | COURTESY PHOTO

REGIONAL OAP

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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KNOXCITYSOFTBALLSENIORNIGHT Graduating seniors, from left, are Naveah Martinez, Savannah Friddle, K’Lee Grimsley, Aubrey Lerma and Gabi Martinez. | SHERI BATY

KNOXCITYSOFTBALLSENIORNIGHT Graduating seniors, from left, are Naveah Martinez, Savannah Friddle, K’Lee Grimsley, Aubrey Lerma and Gabi Martinez. | SHERI BATY

Houndettes close out softball with biggest win of the season

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body Coach Ricky Villanueva’s Knox City Houndettes decided to save the best for last in their final outing of the year April 14, taking down playoff-bound Vernon Northside. Knox City upset the Indians, 28-24, in the highest run count of the season for the Houndettes.
At the area track meet last week in Chillicothe, the Greyhounds advanced three girls to regional competition, including taking 1st place in the shot put. | SHERI BATY

At the area track meet last week in Chillicothe, the Greyhounds advanced three girls to regional competition, including taking 1st place in the shot put. | SHERI BATY

KNOX CITY ADVANCES TO REGIONAL

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Congratulations go to the Munday boys track and field team and their coaches for winning 2nd place last week at the area meet in Chillicothe. The Munday girls team placed 3rd overall. Several will be headed to regionals in Abilene on May 1-2. | COURTESY PHOTO

Congratulations go to the Munday boys track and field team and their coaches for winning 2nd place last week at the area meet in Chillicothe. The Munday girls team placed 3rd overall. Several will be headed to regionals in Abilene on May 1-2. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAY AREA TRACK

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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At the area track meet last week in Chillicothe, the Greyhoundsadvancedthreeboystoregionalcompetition,including 1st place in the high jump for Ja’Riyis Williams. | SHERI BATY

At the area track meet last week in Chillicothe, the Greyhoundsadvancedthreeboystoregionalcompetition,including 1st place in the high jump for Ja’Riyis Williams. | SHERI BATY

ADVANCES TO REGIONALS

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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