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LASAGNA SOUP All the comforting flavors of lasagna come together in this cozy, one-pot soup—perfect for busy holiday nights. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

LASAGNA SOUP All the comforting flavors of lasagna come together in this cozy, one-pot soup—perfect for busy holiday nights. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Cozy, one-pot lasagna soup

Angelina L
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Even during the holiday season, we need simple, nourishing meals to put together quickly. And like most people, my family loves lasagna.
PVT. JOHN MITCHELL HOLT was selected as this year’s Gold Star Honoree for the Veterans Program hosted by the Wichita–Brazos Museum at the Veteran’s Memorial Building on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

PVT. JOHN MITCHELL HOLT was selected as this year’s Gold Star Honoree for the Veterans Program hosted by the Wichita–Brazos Museum at the Veteran’s Memorial Building on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Private Holt chosen as Gold Star Honoree during Wichita-Brazos Museum Veterans Day program

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TheKnoxCounty Historical Commission, in conjunction with the Wichita-Brazos Museum in Benjamin, is preparing for the community’s annual Veterans Memorial Program on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building.This year’s Gold Star Honoree is Private John Mitchell Holt, from...
DAY Someofthestudentsfrom Benjamin Junior High School were out over the weekend placing flags on the graves of veterans at the cemetery in preparation of Veterans Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

DAY Someofthestudentsfrom Benjamin Junior High School were out over the weekend placing flags on the graves of veterans at the cemetery in preparation of Veterans Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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PREPARING FOR VETERANS

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
NEW INSTALLATION & ARTIST TALK Angel Fernandez unveils a striking new sculpture: a 5-foot-wide flower made from painted white tires mounted on a post.“Tires have become a central symbol inmywork—ever-presentinthedesertlandscape,wheretheymark boundaries, erase traces, and linger as quiet witnesses to human activity,”she said.“They embody both endurance and deterioration, reflectingthedualityofsurvivalinaplacewhereeverymaterialholds meaning and every object tells a story.” | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW INSTALLATION & ARTIST TALK Angel Fernandez unveils a striking new sculpture: a 5-foot-wide flower made from painted white tires mounted on a post.“Tires have become a central symbol inmywork—ever-presentinthedesertlandscape,wheretheymark boundaries, erase traces, and linger as quiet witnesses to human activity,”she said.“They embody both endurance and deterioration, reflectingthedualityofsurvivalinaplacewhereeverymaterialholds meaning and every object tells a story.” | COURTESY PHOTO

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Meet artists at Big Country Arts Celebration this Saturday

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | NEWS-COURIERThe Big Country Arts Celebration at the Jim Bob Art Park north of Benjamin is right around the corner and will kick off Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m. With activities of all genres for all ages, this is an event you won’t want to miss.Join Brenda McKinney for a...
Children from Benjamin Elementary School showed up in costume last Friday for Trick or Treat at the Knox County courthouse in Benjamin. | COURTESY PHOTO

Children from Benjamin Elementary School showed up in costume last Friday for Trick or Treat at the Knox County courthouse in Benjamin. | COURTESY PHOTO

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HALLOWEEN FUN

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Munday Lions Club held its annual Pancake Supper before Friday night’s game when the MundayMogulshostedtheSeymourPanthers. | DONTHOMPSON PHOTO

The Munday Lions Club held its annual Pancake Supper before Friday night’s game when the MundayMogulshostedtheSeymourPanthers. | DONTHOMPSON PHOTO

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EVERYBODY LOVES PANCAKES

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Menus for week of Nov. 3-7MONDAY Chicken Bruschetta, egg noodles, green beans, garlic bread, cookieTUESDAY Deli sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pasta salad, potato chips, yogurtWEDNESDAY Chicken fajita, Spanish rice, Mexican squash, tortilla, brownieTHURSDAY Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas and carrots,...
Halloween isn’t the only scary part of October

Halloween isn’t the only scary part of October

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Halloween isn’t the only scary part of October

Kay Ellington
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
I know now exactly why they call it a cancer “journey.”The week between Christmas 2024 and New Year’s 2025 I was with family in Dallas when I received a call from the UMC Breast Imaging Center that I needed a follow-up mammogram.
KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025

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KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Knox City PD Knox City PD responded to 39 police-related calls for service and activities during the month of September 2025. .SEPTEMBER ARRESTS• 09/06/2025, Travis Heard, DWLI w/ previous convictions, PR Bond by Judge Oliver• 09/07/2025, Darnell Callwood, Indecent Exposure and Unlawful...
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