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Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

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Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body In its ongoing coverage of data center trends across the Lone Star State, the nonprofit Texas Tribune has compiled and mapped a database of planned and active facilities, identifying at least 248 new projects driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

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KNOX AGING CENTER LUNCH MENUS

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body August 14–21, 2026FRIDAY, AUGUST 14Hamburger on Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Apricot CobblerMONDAY, AUGUST 10Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Biscuit, YogurtTUESDAY, AUGUST 11Sweet & Sour Pork, Fluffy rice, Carrots, Bread, ApricotsWEDNESDAY, AUGUST...
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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body COMMENTARYIf your mind is blank, check Facebook. You can end up blanker.Or can you? “Blanker” should not be a word—not even for taking potshots at oft-maligned Facebook. “Blanker” falls in the same category as “uniquer.

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Knox County Hospital District offers practical back-to-school guidance

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body HEALTHY ROUTINES HELP FAMILIES START THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONGKNOX CITY— As families prepare for another school year, Knox County Hospital District is encouraging parents and students to make healthy routines, personal safety and preventive care part of their back-to-school...
BACK-TO-SCHOOLBATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BACK-TO-SCHOOLBATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM210 E D St., Munday, TX 76371 940-422-5271I’m not sure I’ve ever met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like, but this jazzedup version is at the top of the list. The texture and depth of flavor are unmatched.
ASPHALTREADY Funded by theTexas Department of Agriculture, this road will soon be covered in asphalt; the packed down road base is ready and waiting. | TROY PARTON

ASPHALTREADY Funded by theTexas Department of Agriculture, this road will soon be covered in asphalt; the packed down road base is ready and waiting. | TROY PARTON

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Knox City’s Avenue F soon to be paved

Story And Photos By Troy Parton
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body Progressisbeingmade on the Avenue F paving project in Knox City. The old road has been removed and new drainage cut. The contractor, Raydon Inc., has put down base, watereds, and packed the base. The next step will be applying the asphalt hot mix.

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Munday CISD hires employee number 14

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body At the regular meeting of the Munday CISD board of trustees, members approved the employment of Sarah Walters as a half-time teacher at the elementary school.
BRAD WILKINSON JOINS GREYHOUNDS Knox City is relying on the experience of incoming assistant football coach Brad Wilkinson to get them over the hump this season. Wilkinson brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the job—read more about his background, as well as that of other members joining our school staffs this year, in next week’s issue. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRAD WILKINSON JOINS GREYHOUNDS Knox City is relying on the experience of incoming assistant football coach Brad Wilkinson to get them over the hump this season. Wilkinson brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the job—read more about his background, as well as that of other members joining our school staffs this year, in next week’s issue. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox commissioners hear from citizens about abatements

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Body Several concerned citizens of Knox County addressed the Knox County Commissioners Court in Benjamin on Monday, August 10 during the body’s regular meeting.
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