Is Benjamin’s Coach Nathan Hayes leaving for other pastures?Talk began to swirl this week on social media following a post from the high school sports website Big Country Blitz that Hayes was entertaining an offer from Baird ISD to join their staff as facilities director and athletic director.If…
TWO KNOX SCHOOLS advance in Tuesday’s Bi-District OAP contest held in Aspermont. The cast and crew of Benjamin’s “The Ballad of Maria Marten” directed by Cody Propps, along with Munday’s “The Storm in the Barn” directed by Karen Longan are moving on to the Area contest to be held April 11, 2024 at…
MUNDAY - As a life long resident of this wonderful town, I stand before you today with a deep-rooted commitment to our community. My name is Ray Serrato, and I have dedicated myself to the cause of enhancing Munday’s cleanliness and safety.One of my primary goals is to address the long standing…
BENJAMIN – A light turnout for the Town Hall meeting on Mar. 19 at the AgriLife Extension office in Benjamin didn’t slow State Representative James Frank from commenting to a wide range of questions on topics from the costs of health insurance, medical costs, sustainable energy, the school voucher…
KNOX COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office reported that on Mar. 10, Deputy Garza of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department was working traffic on Hwy 277. Around midnight Deputy Garza observed a vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop. After doing a roadside interview Deputy Garza obtained consent to…
MUNDAY – The Munday City Council met in regular session on Mar. 12 and introduced newly hired Chief of Police Dusty Bryant. Chief Bryant is familiar with the area as he was Police Chief in Crowell. He served a short stint in the Houston police force prior to coming to Munday. The Bryant family…
MUNDAY - Joyce Sanders is a candidate for Munday City Council in the election slated for May 4. She is running for the 1 year (unexpired) term and is the only candidate running against incumbent Trey Singleton for this 1 year (unexpired) position.Joyce is a long-time resident of Munday and wants to…
Knox City’s cast and crew of“These Shining Lives”directed byTerra Martinez and Nicki Eckman fought a hard battle but were not able to advance. Cast member Briley Barnard came away with Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Lizzie Martinez was awarded All Star Cast.
SPOTLIGHT ON KCHS VS QUANAH
CHILDRESS – Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street.Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet. Riley, a Great Dane, was killed on what was supposed to be…