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Lemony chicken cutlets

Lemony chicken cutlets

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTOA complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake.
The 501

The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them! My husband likes to watch with the volume off.

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DPS Stepping Up Enforcement for America’s 250th Birthday

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
AUSTIN – As Texans gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday.To keep everyone safe more Troopers will be out on the roads, including for the Operation Crash...
“This is our newest addition for the community!” posted the good folks at B1983 Coffee in downtown Knox City this week.“We have stocked it with various books (including children’s books) that we have acquired. We want everyone to take advantage of this and come find a book that might interest you and share one back for others to enjoy. It’s on the sidewalk and accessible 24/7.” | FACEBOOK

“This is our newest addition for the community!” posted the good folks at B1983 Coffee in downtown Knox City this week.“We have stocked it with various books (including children’s books) that we have acquired. We want everyone to take advantage of this and come find a book that might interest you and share one back for others to enjoy. It’s on the sidewalk and accessible 24/7.” | FACEBOOK

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INTRODUCING THE 1983 BOOK EXCHANGE

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The official Route 66 centennial organization in the U.S. is The Road Ahead Partnership, chaired by William Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?
Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

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Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BARBARA BRANNON AND KAY ELLINGTONOn April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.But this outcome was by no...
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER inDivision 10,thestate’ssmallestcirculation weeklynewspapers, wasThePostDispatch, afirstfortheGarzaCountynewspaper. Claiming thehonorsfortheDispatch wassportsjournalist RussMorris(above,attheawards luncheon inDallasJune20).Sweepstakes isawarded tothecompeting newspaper withthehighest scoreofpointswonthatyearinallcoverage categories.

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER inDivision 10,thestate’ssmallestcirculation weeklynewspapers, wasThePostDispatch, afirstfortheGarzaCountynewspaper. Claiming thehonorsfortheDispatch wassportsjournalist RussMorris(above,attheawards luncheon inDallasJune20).Sweepstakes isawarded tothecompeting newspaper withthehighest scoreofpointswonthatyearinallcoverage categories.

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2025 newspaper issues

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
At the annual convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in Dallas, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among the state's participating daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual...
TOSUCCEEDMENDOZA RyanTrash was sworn in as Sheriff by Don Thompson, County Judge following a special meeting of the commissioners court Tuesday morning in Benjamin. Thrash has 12 years of law enforcement experience in Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOSUCCEEDMENDOZA RyanTrash was sworn in as Sheriff by Don Thompson, County Judge following a special meeting of the commissioners court Tuesday morning in Benjamin. Thrash has 12 years of law enforcement experience in Knox County. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox commissioners name Thrash new sheriff

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
In a special meeting, Knox County commissioners named Ryan Thrash as the county’s new sheriff as of June 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Thrash has served as chief deputy, or second in command, the last two years under the late sheriff Chris Mendoza, who died June 23 after battling cancer.Thrash is not new...
52 COUNTIES COME TO VISIT ONE Allison Kendrick of Lubbock, left, executive director of the Texas Plains Trail Region, met with Knox County Judge Don Thompson after the heritage tourism organization’s board meeting in Benjamin June 25. The region covers nearly 50,000 square miles in 52 counties of the Lone

52 COUNTIES COME TO VISIT ONE Allison Kendrick of Lubbock, left, executive director of the Texas Plains Trail Region, met with Knox County Judge Don Thompson after the heritage tourism organization’s board meeting in Benjamin June 25. The region covers nearly 50,000 square miles in 52 counties of the Lone

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Wichita-Brazos Museum hosts Plains Trail quarterly board meeting

Story And Photos By Troy Parton
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The quarterly meeting of the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Plains Trail Region was held in Benjamin June 25, with an emphasis on the Quanah Parker Trail (QPT) efforts taking place over the last couple of years.Along those lines, readers may note that Quanah Parker Day is September 12...
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