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The Coincidence of the Quarters

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Body DON THOMPSONHave you ever had an unusual, odd thing happen that stays in your memory and you’ve always wondered what it meant? Was it just a coincidence? What were the odds of this thing actually happening? I’m sure we’ve all experienced something like this in our lifetimes.

The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Body Time for me to organize my life. My plan calls for cattle supplementtubs.Oursareblue.In case you don’t know about supplement tubs, they’re free unless you count what the supplement costs — about $70 pertub.

Spiced sweet potatoes, black beans good pair

News Staff

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Body Sweet potatoes and black beans make a stunning pair when matched with a savory, spicy seasoning. This base is good for making burritos, tacos, and grain bowls, to name a few.One of my favorite ways to serve this mixture is as a taco filling.

Care of Magical Creatures Day

Amanda Burbank |

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Body “ One of the joys of childhood was an afternoon in the library, to browse and bring home a pile of books.” - Noam Chomsky Saturday July 20 the library hosted Care of Magical Creatures Day at the library.

NATUREOATMILK Thisplant-basedmilkthatyoucanmakeathomeis asupersimpleprocessthatoffersthecleanestversionsandaresimply made with oatmeal and filtered water. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Nature's plant-based milk offer healthy options

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Body I must admit, I kind of agreed with the nay-sayers who said the term “milk” should not be used to describe a beverage that is derived from plants. Nut milks like cashew and almond, oat milk, and soy milk are only a few of the many varieties that have gained popularity of late.

MAGICAL CREATURES Michael Burbank reveals another magical creature at the Munday City-County Library Summer reading program. | AMANDA BURBANK PHOTO

Outdoor safety tips for hot summer days

Knox City - As Temperatures

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Body KNOX CITY - As temperatures and the heat index continue to soar to triple digits this summer, it’s crucial to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.

COMMENTARY HANABA MUNN WELCH

Minions, the Cyclops, roaches

News Staff

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Body Is there a cockroach defense league? They could use one.When grandchildren visited recently, I saw the latest Minions film with them. I’m not the best person to quiz regarding the plot. Ask them. Plots aren’t my thing. Besides, the seats were comfy, and I caught a few winks.

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book in the seven-book series by J.K. Rowling is featured this week. | GOODREADS PHOTO

Who’s ready for a prize party?

Amanda Burbank |

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Body “I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid, and I think a great deal of that grew out of the fact that I had a chance to read a lot.

Guilt Free Peanut Butter Cookies make healthy snacks

News Staff

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Body Flourless cookies seem to be a trend that is staying with us. I’ve made my own versions of the peanut butter variety many times over the past few years. So, I’m always trying to come up with a new way to make them, maybe with the addition of oats, raisins, or peanuts.

Life-saving blood drive scheduled July 25

Knox City – The Nationwide Blood Shortage

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Body KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTcontinues to impact our communities in our area, and Knox County Hospital District (KCHD) is stepping up to address this critical need.

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