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VETERANS HONOR “This impressive monument honors all Knox County veterans from the Spanish-American War through current conflicts,”according to theTexas Historical Commission.“The center arch is flanked by ten granite slabs. County Veteran’s Day program held at this location each year.” | TEXASTIMETRAVEL.COM

VETERANS HONOR “This impressive monument honors all Knox County veterans from the Spanish-American War through current conflicts,”according to theTexas Historical Commission.“The center arch is flanked by ten granite slabs. County Veteran’s Day program held at this location each year.” | TEXASTIMETRAVEL.COM

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Do you know a KC veteran?

Don Thompson |
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body Do you know a Knox County veteran whose name should be listed on the veterans memorial in Benjamin? The Knox County Veterans Memorial at the intersection of U.S. 82 and Hwy. 6 in Benjamin endeavors to list all known veterans of Knox County.
DISAPPOINTING LOSS FOR MOGULS The Munday Moguls had a disappointing loss last Friday night against the Hamlin Pied Pipers, 14-48. FULL STORY, PAGE 8 | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

DISAPPOINTING LOSS FOR MOGULS The Munday Moguls had a disappointing loss last Friday night against the Hamlin Pied Pipers, 14-48. FULL STORY, PAGE 8 | LACI BOWMAN PHOTO

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DISAPPOINTING LOSS FOR MOGULS

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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NOT THE GREYHOUNDS’ NIGHT The Greyhound offensive line creates a hole for Zander Abila during Friday night’s game against the Jaybirds. Ultimately the Jaybirds outscored the Greyhounds with a final score of 0-56. FULL STORY, PAGE 8 | SHERI BATY PHOTO

NOT THE GREYHOUNDS’ NIGHT The Greyhound offensive line creates a hole for Zander Abila during Friday night’s game against the Jaybirds. Ultimately the Jaybirds outscored the Greyhounds with a final score of 0-56. FULL STORY, PAGE 8 | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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NOT THE GREYHOUNDS’ NIGHT

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Knox City approves budget and new tax rate

Compiled From Unapproved Minutes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body The Knox City council met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 16, during which they approved the budget and its amendments for the 2025-26 year and set the proposed tax rate of 0.85532. No one was present for the public hearing regarding either of these items.

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Munday council hears public concern

Compiled From Unapproved Minutes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body The Munday City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 12, during which the council heard public comment from two city residents.During Open Forum, Kyle Bibb expressed that the storm siren at the City Park needed to be updated.

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Benjamin school board tours new gym

Compiled From Minutes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body The Benjamin ISD board of trustees met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 11, during which they discussed phases two and three of the gymnasium project.Order proposals for phase two and the change of order proposals to phase three were approved.
KC–O’B SUPERINTENDENT Colin Howeth was among five in the state named a finalist for Superintendent of theYear. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

KC–O’B SUPERINTENDENT Colin Howeth was among five in the state named a finalist for Superintendent of theYear. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

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Knox City–O’Brien superintendent selected as finalist for professional honor

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body Knox City-O’Brien CISD Superintendent Colin Howeth was recently named a finalist for the Texas Association of School Boards 2025 Superintendent of the Year award. The winner was announced at the Sept. 12 Texas Education Conference held in Houston.
Sharing the wheel

Sharing the wheel

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Sharing the wheel

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body Shed a Little LightThis week I’ll turn it over to a guest columnist. Recently, I wrote about how we used to give and take directions without the use of today’s technology.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body with Pastor Kim Norwood“Thank God for lice”!
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