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LARGECROWDINATTENDENCE Benjamin ISD staff and students, along with many special visitors, were in attendance to honor the memory and legacy of the late Coach Don Haskins for the grand opening and dedication of the Don Haskins Gym Sept. 25, 2025. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTOS

LARGECROWDINATTENDENCE Benjamin ISD staff and students, along with many special visitors, were in attendance to honor the memory and legacy of the late Coach Don Haskins for the grand opening and dedication of the Don Haskins Gym Sept. 25, 2025. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTOS

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SPOTLIGHT ON DEDICATION OF BENJAMIN ISD DON HASKINS GYM

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
SPOTLIGHT ON DEDICATION OF BENJAMIN ISD DON HASKINS GYM
The Heirloom Kitchen

The Heirloom Kitchen

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The Heirloom Kitchen

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L ARUE Do you ever have that lone piece of fruit rolling around in your fruit bowl?
Canning the harvest

Canning the harvest

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Canning the harvest

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEYVegetables and fall fruit just keep coming. Gardeners can preserve their produce for later use by canning.Canning used to be a staple culinary practice done by our mothers or grandmothers.
Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

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Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Corn tortillas are easier to make than flour tortillas and there isn’t anything that compares to the amazing aroma and flavor.One might be surprised that there are only two ingredients in a corn tortilla, but that’s it, masa harina and warm water.
Bemused by “peruse”

Bemused by “peruse”

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Bemused by “peruse”

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Trick question:Do you usually read my column thoroughly, or do you just peruse it?I couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our topic: commonly misused words. “Peruse” is on a list of 75.The word “peruse” I heard first circa 1967 from a college boyfriend.

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Benjamin cheer hosts sweet little fundraiser

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Benjamin cheerleaders are selling Nothing Bundt Cakes as a fundraiser for their program.Each mini bundt cake is $8 and available in several flavors including chocolate, chocolate chip, red velvet, white chocolate raspberry, lemon, carrot, classic vanilla, Oreo, cookies and cream, confetti, and...

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Copper Breaks State Park Program Calendar

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025Friday, 9/12• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Solar Viewing, 3:30pSaturday, 9/13• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing, 3:30pFriday, 9/19• Meet the Longhorns, 2:00p• Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time, 3:30p• *Night Hike: 8:30pSaturday, 9/20• Meet the Longhorns,...
Healthy no-sugar breakfast option

Healthy no-sugar breakfast option

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Healthy no-sugar breakfast option

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
MUESLIISAPERFECTMORNING SNACK withwholesomenutrition that fuels your day and supports yourhealth.Homemademuesliis a delicious, natural alternative to sugary cereals and granola. Plus, making it yourself means you control what goes in, no added sugars or artificial ingredients.
Back talk a navigator?

Back talk a navigator?

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Back talk a navigator?

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Back talk a navigator?Survivor. That’s me. What else do you call someone who successfully drives through Dallas at rush hour?Did we take the right route? I’m not sure. Was I on a toll road? I’ll find out when I get the bill.I just know we made it. My friend-employee Terri was with me.
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