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Knox City Community Calendar

Compiled By Knox City Chamber Of Commerce
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Here’s your Knox City Community Calendar for next week.Only a few more days until we’re back to school! The summer is flying by. Volleyball and band start soon, and Greyhound football kicks off with two-adays.The Knox City Pool is open until Sunday, Aug.
Harness up your time machine

Harness up your time machine

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Harness up your time machine

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body If you need a break from the news of the day, step back in time. Find yourself a different crisis. Different daily challenges. A different drought. A different war. A different ordinary.
ARECENTTREND for preparing“melting potatoes”uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

ARECENTTREND for preparing“melting potatoes”uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Oil, butter and broth enrich these ordinary potatoes

Angelina L
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMWhat’s not to love about the versatile, nutritious potato? There are so many to pick from. The golden variety really shines in this recipe for potato coins.

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Knox County Hospital District encourages heat safety

As Summer Temperatures
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Body Simple precautions can help residents stay safer as summer temperatures risecontinue across Knox County, Knox County Hospital District is encouraging residents to take appropriate precautions, plan ahead and stay aware of the risks that can come with extreme heat.
MANYVERSIONSOFGRANITAS typically made by adding sugar to fruit juice, coffee, or other beverages and pouring the mixture into a baking dish to begin the freezing process. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

MANYVERSIONSOFGRANITAS typically made by adding sugar to fruit juice, coffee, or other beverages and pouring the mixture into a baking dish to begin the freezing process. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Fruity granita another name for Italian ice

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Body ANGELINA L aRUEFruity granita another name for Italian iceWe don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing homemade ice cream to beat the heat this summer. One of these simple icy treats will do the job.
The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Body Degrees of disappointmentThe most regretted college degree choice is journalism. I read that on Facebook.Sociology is second. Today’s journalism majors apparently find it hard to get their dream jobs. Alas.In my college days, I was in awe of all journalism majors.
Lemon meringue cake

Lemon meringue cake

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Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Body TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTONothing says summer like the flavor and scent of fresh lemons. A thirst-quenching sip of tangy lemonade simply shouts summer.

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Men’s Health Month highlights colon cancer screening

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Knox County Hospital District encourages men to begin the conversation with their local providerJune is Men’s Health Month, and Knox County Hospital District is reminding men that preventive care includes more than an annual checkup.
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