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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body CITY OF BENJAMIN City council meeting, Thursday, Sept. 10, (second Thursdays monthly), 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 303 S Hinton St., Benjamin; (940) 459-3131CITY OF KNOX CITY City council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 15 (third Tuesdays monthly except December), 5:30 p.m.

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KNOX AGING CENTER LUNCH MENUS

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body August 21–28, 2026FRIDAY, AUGUST 21Grilled Chicken on Bun, Lettuce/Tomato, Sweet Potato, Fries, BarMONDAY, AUGUST 24Salisbury Steak w/Brown Gravy, Egg Noodles, Tuscan Blend Veggies, Hot Roll, Fruit CocktailTUESDAY, AUGUST 25Pulled Prok on Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Apple...
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body It’s so easy to hit deleteWaiting rooms. Will there be one at the Pearly Gates? Will everybody be on their phones?I’m thinking of that line in “Sixteen Tons”—“Saint Peter, don’t you call me ’cause I can’t go; I owe my soul to the company store.
SALAD,WESTERNSTYLE The typical green leafy salads are always welcomed—but why not think outside the salad bowl? This version of cornbread salad is probably like no other. | | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

SALAD,WESTERNSTYLE The typical green leafy salads are always welcomed—but why not think outside the salad bowl? This version of cornbread salad is probably like no other. | | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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The Heirloom Kitchen

Angelina L
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body Think you can’t use cornbread in a salad? Think againSalads are a summermainstay when fresh garden vegetables are abundant and readily available in their raw state. And we seem to have plenty of warm days to come this season to enjoy them.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body WEEK with Pastor Kim NorwoodA new door opensFor over a year now, it has been my distinct privilege to write my“Thought for the Week.”Some of you have reached out to me and asked why you have not seen my column for many weeks.
FIRST YEAR BENJAMIN TEACHER Nicki Eckman is looking forward to challenging and changing lives for thirdgrade students in Mustang Land. | TROY PARTON

FIRST YEAR BENJAMIN TEACHER Nicki Eckman is looking forward to challenging and changing lives for thirdgrade students in Mustang Land. | TROY PARTON

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Benjamin ISD welcomes new employees

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body Several news faces will be seen in the halls of Benjamin ISD’s schools this year.Nicki Eckman will be teaching third grade this year, after serving Knox City students for seven years as an educational aide.
JAKE COWEN

JAKE COWEN

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Jake Cowen of Benjamin appointed to Cattlemen’s Beef Board

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Body Jake Cowen of Benjamin, Texas, has been appointed to the Denver- based Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). Cowen was nominated by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). The CBB is responsible for guiding the national Beef Checkoff Program.

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Knox notes

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body TAKE OUT TUESDAY continues providing free lunches to the community on Tuesdays in July (21, 28) at 12 noon at the Munday Church of Christ, 330 N. 3rd Ave., Munday. Pickup is at the south entrance of the church. (Note that this is the event formerly known as“Lunches of Love.
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