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Wildfire chances increasing across state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Help Keep Kids Safe In School Zones With These Simple Steps

CHILDRESS – Texas students are about to strap on their favorite backpacks filled with supplies and the hope of a new year, and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.

Welcome to Post, Knox readers

As of this week, The Post Dispatch and The Knox County News-Courier have become a part of a group of newspapers that includes The Texas Spur, The Caprock Courier and The Floyd County Hesperian- Beacon.

2023 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

2023 Community Calendar

SPUR VISITOR CENTER, 101 Hill Street at Burlington Avenue, is operated by the Spur Area Chamber of Commerce and open during regular hours Tuesday–Saturday. Vistiors seeking information on the area may email spurchamber@gmail.com or call (806) 271-3097.

Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial

AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.

Bipartisan legislation supports institutions fundamental to hometown communities

AMERICA’S NEWSPAPERS | NEWSPAPERS.ORG New legislation to support local newsrooms and local advertisers has been introduced in the 118th Congress.

Fishing Report for week of July 19

Lake Alan Henry Location: 28 miles west of Clairemont on the Double Mountain of the Brazos River FAIR. Water clear; 86 degrees; 2.82 feet below pool. Fishing patterns remain as steady as the heat. Crappie are fair night fishing under green lights, or using minnow in 42 feet of water over brush.

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.