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Knox County Aging Center Menus

News Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Menus for week of Nov. 20-24 Monday: Baked ham, black eyed peas, spinach, hot roll, dessert. Tuesday: Beef stew, pinto beans, salad, cornbread, fruit crisp. Wednesday: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Thursday: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Friday: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
WTCWINNINGWELDERS Patricio Araya and Samuel Hernandez (front row, from left) took first place in the recent Welding Showdown in Alvin, Texas. The welding team and instructors (back row, from left), were Rowdy Atkins, Kayden Kelly, Alejandro Ruiz, Jeff Stewart, and Jeffrey Stewart (not pictured is Brody Nelson). | COURTESY PHOTO

WTCWINNINGWELDERS Patricio Araya and Samuel Hernandez (front row, from left) took first place in the recent Welding Showdown in Alvin, Texas. The welding team and instructors (back row, from left), were Rowdy Atkins, Kayden Kelly, Alejandro Ruiz, Jeff Stewart, and Jeffrey Stewart (not pictured is Brody Nelson). | COURTESY PHOTO

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Western Texas College welding students earn first-place awards at competition

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body ALVIN—TwoWesternTexasCollegewelding students took home first-place honors from the Gulf Coast Community College Welding Showdown held in Alvin on Saturday, Nov. 4. Samuel Hernandez and Patricio Araya earned first-place honors for their categories.
MUNDAY FFA HONORS Congratulations go to Munday FFA members on the results of the district competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAY FFA HONORS Congratulations go to Munday FFA members on the results of the district competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Congratulations to Munday FFA

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Final District FFA results AreaAdvancing Teams   2nd place Sr Spanish Creed-Paula Oliver 2nd place Greenhand Spanish Creed-Edger Perez Overall Team Placings 3rd Greenhand Ag Advocacy- Addyson Evans, Maeley Evans, Kinley Rocha, Brooke Urbanczyk 3rd Greenhand Chapter...
AREA-BOUND The Benjamin Mustangs are headed to the Area Championship Friday night in Hamlin against Newcastle, after defeating Motley County 52-6 at bi-district last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

AREA-BOUND The Benjamin Mustangs are headed to the Area Championship Friday night in Hamlin against Newcastle, after defeating Motley County 52-6 at bi-district last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Mustangs gallop to playoff win, but huge test looms

Doug Hensley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Benjamin opened defense of its Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County and serving notice the Mustangs will not be an easy out this postseason.
CHAMPS The Greyhounds raise the Bi-District championship trophy. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

CHAMPS The Greyhounds raise the Bi-District championship trophy. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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Greyhounds thump Kangaroos, shift focus to Happy

Doughensley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Knox City faced a different kind of opponent in their playoff opener last Friday, but the final result was familiar. “I thought things went well,” head coach Caleb Callaway said. “We played well offensively and defensively and found a way to stay focused.
Lady Stangs return to Region II tournament with straight-set win over Electra

Lady Stangs return to Region II tournament with straight-set win over Electra

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Lady Stangs return to Region II tournament with straight-set win over Electra

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body Last week’s five-set nerve-wracking area match had an upside for Benjamin. November 2, the Lady Mustangs were within one set of elimination as Garner led 2-1. Two hard-fought sets later, Benjamin hoisted the area trophy to set up Tuesday night’s match with Electra.
Five-set thriller goes Rankin’s way

Five-set thriller goes Rankin’s way

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Five-set thriller goes Rankin’s way

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body Saturday’sareacontestwasare-matchfrom2022thatCoach Kate Brown and the Knox City Houndettes wanted. Thematchwentthelimit,withRankintakingsetsone(20-25) andthree(21-25)andtheHoundettesfightingtoliterallyeventhe match in sets two (25-18) and four (25-21).
PLAYOFF-BOUND The Benjamin Mustangs won their district last week with a 56-8 victory over Crowell. As the defending state champs they enter the postseason with the momentum of a district championship and an undefeated regular season.

PLAYOFF-BOUND The Benjamin Mustangs won their district last week with a 56-8 victory over Crowell. As the defending state champs they enter the postseason with the momentum of a district championship and an undefeated regular season.

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Benjamin quells Crowell in showdown for league title

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body It was billed as an epic clash for the District 6-1A six-man title, and the Benjamin Mustangs were more than ready for the moment.
Greyhounds claim district title, wrap up 10-0 season

Greyhounds claim district title, wrap up 10-0 season

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Greyhounds claim district title, wrap up 10-0 season

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body Knox City scored 52 points in the opening quarter at home against the Spur Bulldogs and never looked back last Friday night as the Greyhounds secured the District 4-1A six-man championship and a perfect 10-0 regular-season mark.
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