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Sheridan to produce and direct Alamo battle film for new museum

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body AUSTIN— The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum in San Antonio will house the most technologically advanced 4D Theater in the world—a state-of-the-art immersive experience designed to recreate the story of the Battle of the Alamo.

THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

With Pastor Kim Norwood

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body Ideas are a lot like grandchildren. No matter how much you like other people’s...you can’t help thinking that yours are the best.

Perry, Frank to hold joint Town Hall meeting April 20 in Munday

Staff Reports

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body State Senator Charles Perry will join State Representative James Frank for a Town Hall meeting in Munday next week. The event is part of a series of meetings Representative Frank is hosting across the 14 counties of House District 69.

ADVANCING TO REGIONAL Benjamin High School’s One Act Play troupe advanced to regional competition with its production of “Kimberly Akimbo.” Regional competitions are slated for April 23 in San Angelo. | TROY PARTON

Benjamin advances to regional One Act Play

Troy Parton |

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body Behind the performance of Lexi True, Benjamin’s production of “Kimberly Akimbo” punched its ticket to the regional contest.

BACKTOBACKCHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Mogulettes girls softball team and coaches on becoming back-to-back softball district champs. | COURTESY PHOTO

BACK TO BACK CHAMPS

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body BACK TO BACK CHAMPS Congratulations go to the Munday Mogulettes girls softball team and coaches on becoming back-to-back softball district champs.

Ballots set for Benjamin mayor race, Munday school board

Staff Reports |

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body THOSE WITH NON-CONTESTED RACES HAVE CANCELLED ELECTIONSBallots have been set for the May 2 city council and school board elections, with only the city of Benjamin and Munday CISD holding elections. Early voting begins Monday, April 20, 2026.

IRONTRAIL This horse—which seems ready to tear off into the canyon—is just one of the works of art you can see at the Jim Bob Art Park and NatureTrail north of Benjamin,Texas. | TROY PARTON PHOTO

Knox County’s Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails to host Earth Day celebration

Troy Parton |

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body The Jim Bob Art Park & Nature Trails will host its fourth annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The park is located just north of Benjamin city limits, approximately 1.75 miles north of the intersection of State Hwy 6 and U.S.

Commissioners decline to adopt resolution on data centers

Troy Parton |

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body For its April agenda, Knox County commissioners considered the adoption of a resolution to be presented to the state legislature during the 2027 regular session, that would give commissioners the ability to have zoning authority and broad land use regulatory powers.

Grand re-opening of Fort Sam Military & Antique Vehicle Museum April 18 in Haskell

Staff Reports

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body The grand opening of a new location for Fort Sam Military & Antique Vehicle Museum is slated for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at U.S. Highway 277 North in Haskell, Texas. Free hot dogs and brisket sandwiches will be served, and admission is free.

Knox notes

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body KNOX CITY AREA YOUTH RALLY First Baptist Church in Knox City, Saturday, April 18, 5 p.m., with guest speakers Jose and Amy Muniz, Jesus Crew Street Ministries. All area youth are invited.MUNDAY REP. JAMES FRANK TOWN HALL Monday, April 20, 10 a.m.

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