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Knox notes

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body Barbecue BenefitKNOXCITY March 22, barbecue meal to benefit missionaries in Ukraine, at the Knox City Methodist Church fellowship hall. $12 per person; serving begins at 12 noon.Good Friday ServiceKNOX CITY Apr. 3, Knox City Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body Menus for week of March 2-6MONDAY Pork posole, corn and black beans, tortilla chips, cookieTUESDAY Chicken and dumplings, cucumber and tomato salad, green beans, bread, peachesWEDNESDAY Sloppy Joe on a bun, potato salad, corn, dessertTHURSDAY Chicken pasta primavera, brussels...
Texans urged to heed travel

Texans urged to heed travel

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Texans urged to heed travel warnings about Mexico

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body AUSTIN— Texans planning to travel to Mexico or currently visiting there are urged to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State, which advises U.S. citizens to not travel to the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas.
Peanut butter Bundt cake

Peanut butter Bundt cake

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Peanut butter Bundt cake

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to participate in a West Texas peanut tour. The South Plains is home to a robust peanut industry. Texas is one of the largest peanut producing states in the nation.

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A Healthy Texas starts with YOU

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body Walk acrossTexas is a program fromTexas A&M AgriLife Services to encourage adults to get healthy.“The goal is for each team of 8 to walk across Texas together during an 8-week program from March 8 to May 3,” according to KC Jones of Knox County AgriLife. At 5 p.m.

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Speed limits change for Loop 322 in Abilene

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body ABILENE— On March 4, the speed limit on Loop 322 in Abilene was reduced from 75 mph to 65 mph for the whole length of SL 322. This safety measure is a result of a thorough speed zone study that has recently been completed on this stretch of roadway.
LARRY WELCH was the top vote-getter for Knox County judge in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. | COURTESY PHOTO

LARRY WELCH was the top vote-getter for Knox County judge in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Welch emerges winner in 4-way county judge race

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Body In Knox County, (unofficial) election returns were compiled Tuesday night by county and district clerk Jeannie Clark, and in the contested Republican primary race for county judge, Larry Welch has taken the nomination with 325 votes over current appointee Don Thompson, with...
WINNINGWAYS The Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball team won the Area championship Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 by defeating theWestbrookWildcats 56-33.They advanced to the Regional playoff where they defeated the BuenaVista Longhorns 55-42Tuesday, March 3 in Brownfield. They are scheduled to face Water Valley in the Semi-finals Friday, March 6 at Abilene Christian University’s Moody Coliseum. | COURTESY PHOTO

WINNINGWAYS The Munday Moguls varsity boys basketball team won the Area championship Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 by defeating theWestbrookWildcats 56-33.They advanced to the Regional playoff where they defeated the BuenaVista Longhorns 55-42Tuesday, March 3 in Brownfield. They are scheduled to face Water Valley in the Semi-finals Friday, March 6 at Abilene Christian University’s Moody Coliseum. | COURTESY PHOTO

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WINNING WAYS

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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