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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
THOUGHT FOR THEwith Pastor Kim Norwood“Open mouth…insert foot”After listening to the interviews that news reporters conducted among the protesters on “No Kings” day, I realized afresh that we ought to be thankful that we live in a country where people are free to say what they think...even without...

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Knox notes

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
ANNUAL FALL REVIVAL NOV. 7-9KNOX CITY REVIVAL Knox City’s First Baptist Church annual fall revival will be Nov. 7-9 at 6 p.m. each night, and 11 a.m. Sunday morning with Rodney Watson, director of missions of Double Mountain Baptist Association, bringing the message.
Why fall baking is the apple of your eye and everyone else’s too

Why fall baking is the apple of your eye and everyone else’s too

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Why fall baking is the apple of your eye and everyone else’s too

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
With fall in the air, I have baking with apples on my mind. If you find yourself searching for a quick, last-minute dessert for the quickly approaching holidays, I’ve got one that will be a crowd-pleaser, and it makes for a stunning presentation.
Books, bicycle, books

Books, bicycle, books

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Books, bicycle, books

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The 501Books, books, books.If your collection is oversized and you’re feeling guilty about owning all those tomes, join the book club.I refer not to the book-of the-month club or some equivalent thereof. You’ve been there.
GOODSEASONANTICIPATED TexasParksandWildlifeDepartment biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

GOODSEASONANTICIPATED TexasParksandWildlifeDepartment biologists are encouraged by the numbers in this year’s roadside quail surveys and anticipate a good season for hunters. especially in the Rolling Plains. | TPWD PHOTO

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Quail surveys raise expectations for another quality hunting season

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Quail hunting season kicks off on Nov. 1 in Texas, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey revealed some encouraging population numbers heading into opening day.
SENIOR AG ADVOCACY Munday’s Kinley Rocha, Brook Urbanczyk, Cody Rae Hunter and Aaralynn Taylor placed seventh in Senior Ag Advocacy at the FFA LDE Contest at Tarleton State University in Stephenville on Wednesday, Oct. 22. | COURTESY PHOTO

SENIOR AG ADVOCACY Munday’s Kinley Rocha, Brook Urbanczyk, Cody Rae Hunter and Aaralynn Taylor placed seventh in Senior Ag Advocacy at the FFA LDE Contest at Tarleton State University in Stephenville on Wednesday, Oct. 22. | COURTESY PHOTO

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MUNDAY FFA

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Benjamin ISD board makes changes for Phase 3 construction

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Benjamin ISD board of trustees met Monday, Oct. 13in regular session, during which they heard construction updates on the new gym.To begin the meeting, there was a student recognition for the junior high, junior varsity and varsity cross country teams.E. Paul Bownds gave the construction...
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

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | NEWS-COURIERThe Knox County 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...
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