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ELECTION RESULTS MAY 2, 2026

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Body City of BenjaminIN UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE CITY OF City of Benjamin, Kelsey Makayla Tatum has defeated Janet Reed 19 votes to 15 for mayor.
STATE BOUND Knox City’s Audri Perez qualified for the state track meet, finishing in 3rd place in the Region 2A track meet and winning the wild card. She will be competing in Austin May 14-16. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND Knox City’s Audri Perez qualified for the state track meet, finishing in 3rd place in the Region 2A track meet and winning the wild card. She will be competing in Austin May 14-16. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE BOUND

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Knox notes

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Body GRADUATION EXERCISES, CLASS OF 2026 BENJAMIN HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 22, 7 p.m., Don Haskins Gym KNOXCITYHIGHSCHOOLSATURDAY,MAY16,7p.m.,BakerAuditorium MUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 15, 7 p.m.
STATE BOUND Benjamin’s Keegan Hayes advanced to state tennis and was to compete in San Antonio on Thursday, May 7 (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND Benjamin’s Keegan Hayes advanced to state tennis and was to compete in San Antonio on Thursday, May 7 (results not available at press time). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Knox County Hospital District celebrates Nurses Week 2026

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body Knox County Hospital District is proud to recognize Nurses Week 2026, May 6–12, as a time to honor the skill, compassion, and commitment of nurses serving patients, residents, and families across the district, including those at Munday Nursing Center.

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Area food bank to construct new facility

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is launching a capital campaign to construct a new facility. The new facility will be transformative in addressing hunger in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Haskell, Jack, Knox, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger and Young County.
BIONIC ISTHEWATCHWORD Bluebonnet Detention Center laundry workerTristan Boles has made a name for himself through hard work and professionalism, his supervisors say. | COURTESY PHOTO

BIONIC ISTHEWATCHWORD Bluebonnet Detention Center laundry workerTristan Boles has made a name for himself through hard work and professionalism, his supervisors say. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Bluebonnet staff, residents praise staffer for exceptional service

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body “I see him being able to eventually grow as far as he wants to go,” says Marcello Villegas, facility administrator of the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas.He’s speaking of Tristan Boles, who is a laundry worker at the center. At least he is now, as of this writing.
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