Knox County News-Courier

HEAVY SMOKE Thick smoke from hundreds of smoldering rubber tires filled the air and shut down a portion of highway 222 in Knox County Thursday afternoon. There were no buildings involved, and the fire was covered to the south side of the highway.

County and fire departments join forces to keep fire under control

Story And Photos By Troy Parton

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body Willdfires—many sparked by lightning strikes during hot, dry weather— have...

Honoring the Stars and Stripes

With Memorial Day

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body The following information was submitted by News-Courier reader Marilyn Coffman,...

Moguls take silver at State track meet

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The UIL 1A State Track Meet took place on May 16 at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin. In recent years, the University of Texas has become a marquee destination for UIL sports.

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Knox notes

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body GRADUATION EXERCISES, CLASS OF 2026 BENJAMIN HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 22, 7 p.m.

The Route 66 Centennial Kicks Off

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body It probably took longer for the army of NBC-TV producers and grips and camera...

KNOX AGING CENTER LUNCH MENUS Week of May 25–29, 2026

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body MONDAY, MAY 25 CLOSED • Happy Memorial Day!

Schools & Sports

Valedictorian • Addisyn Meinzer

HIGH SCHOOL

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Guidelines for display of the U.S.

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body flag are readily available on several websites, including the Veterans of...

Sanchez named to SNHU President’s List

News Staff

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body STAFF REPORTS MANCHESTER, NH— Angel Sanchez of Munday, Texas, has been named...

Obituaries

Johnnie Augustus “Gus”Dormier, 1946–2026

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Body Johnnie Augustus “Gus” Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord...

Shirlie Yvonne Whitaker,1937–2026

Shirlie Yvonne Whitaker, 1937–2026

News Staff

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Body Shirlie Yvonne Whitaker, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.

Hiram Lee Whitaker

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body Hiram Lee Whitaker, beloved husband, father and friend, passed quietly in his...

lifestyle

WITH A PASTA MACHINE, I have used this lasagna recipe for years, tweaking it from time to time. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Ya gotta love lasagna

Angelina L

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body I’ve tried my hand at making pasta dough—nothing complicated, just a very basic...

Knox County Hospital District Recognizes EMS Week

Knox County Hospital

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Body District joins communities across the nation in recognizing National EMS Week,...

FAMILY FAVORITE Chicken Tinga tacos is one dish I will always drop everything and make for my own son. Enjoy food made fresh! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Family, food and memories

Angelina L

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.