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KNOX CITY PRIDE BAND played for the Knox County Veterans Program in Benjamin on Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTO

KNOX CITY PRIDE BAND played for the Knox County Veterans Program in Benjamin on Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox County Veterans Program

News Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023
DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIER BENJAMIN – Knox County remembered and honoredveteranswithamemorial service on Veterans Day Nov. 11. Veterans Day is a reminder that freedom is never free, and to remember all those that have served.
ON TO AREA The Benjamin Mustangs opened the defense of their Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County in Matador. This week they play Newcastle Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Hamlin for the Area championship game. | COURTESY PHOTO

ON TO AREA The Benjamin Mustangs opened the defense of their Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County in Matador. This week they play Newcastle Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Hamlin for the Area championship game. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Benjamin, KC are bi-district champions

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Benjamin, KC are bi-district champions
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Commissioners approve tax abatement for solar farm

Don Thompson
Thursday, November 16, 2023
BENJAMIN–TheCounty Commissioners met Nov. 13 and approved a tax abatement forZSSPowerLLCthat clears the way for the 450 megawatt solar farm project near Rhineland. Construction is set to begin in 2024 and should be completed by January 2027.
LADY STANGS SEMIFINAL CHAMPS | COURTESY PHOTO

LADY STANGS SEMIFINAL CHAMPS | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Stangs bow out to Harrold in regional championship match

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Benjamin’s #4-ranked volleyball team will make a transition from a court with one big net to the court with two smaller ones. The sting of the threeset loss to the #5 Harrold Hornets denied the Lady Stangs a return trip to the UIL State Tournament, 2025, 23-25, 20-25.
What should you know about RMDs?

What should you know about RMDs?

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What should you know about RMDs?

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?
PLAYOFF-BOUND

PLAYOFF-BOUND

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PLAYOFF-BOUND

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Knox City secured the District 4-1A six-man championship and a perfect 10-0 regular-season mark with a 72-26 victory over Spur Friday night. The Greyhounds open postseason play with a bi-district matchup against Kress. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Paducah.

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Annual Christmas on the Square in Munday set for Nov. 25

Don Thompson
Thursday, November 9, 2023
MUNDAY – Moving Munday Forward is planning events for the Annual Christmas on the Square on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25. Events kick off at 6 p.m. with a Christmas Parade on Main Street. Reliable sources report that both Santa and the Grinch will likely make an appearance.

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Wichita Brazos Museum plans Veterans Day Program for Nov. 11

Mary Jane Young
Thursday, November 9, 2023
BENJAMIN - Plans are complete for the annual Veterans Day Program on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Knox County Veterans Memorial in Benjamin. The Knox City High School Band will begin playing at 10:45 a.m. while the crowd gathers.
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