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Knox notes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TAKE OUT TUESDAY continues providing free lunches to the community on Tuesdays in July (21, 28) at 12 noon at the Munday Church of Christ, 330 N. 3rd Ave., Munday. Pickup is at the south entrance of the church.
Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

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Texas Tribune charts data centers across state

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
In its ongoing coverage of data center trends across the Lone Star State, the nonprofit Texas Tribune has compiled and mapped a database of planned and active facilities, identifying at least 248 new projects driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

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KNOX AGING CENTER LUNCH MENUS

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
August 14–21, 2026FRIDAY, AUGUST 14Hamburger on Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Apricot CobblerMONDAY, AUGUST 10Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Biscuit, YogurtTUESDAY, AUGUST 11Sweet & Sour Pork, Fluffy rice, Carrots, Bread, ApricotsWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12Meatloaf, Mashed...
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Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
COMMENTARYIf your mind is blank, check Facebook. You can end up blanker.Or can you? “Blanker” should not be a word—not even for taking potshots at oft-maligned Facebook. “Blanker” falls in the same category as “uniquer.” But if Spellcheck lets you spell whatever, then it’s a bona fide word.

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Knox County Hospital District offers practical back-to-school guidance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
HEALTHY ROUTINES HELP FAMILIES START THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONGKNOX CITY— As families prepare for another school year, Knox County Hospital District is encouraging parents and students to make healthy routines, personal safety and preventive care part of their back-to-school plans.The transition from...
BACK-TO-SCHOOLBATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BACK-TO-SCHOOLBATCHES of these decadent cookies will make any young student in your house rush home for an afternoon treat. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Angelina L
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM210 E D St., Munday, TX 76371 940-422-5271I’m not sure I’ve ever met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like, but this jazzedup version is at the top of the list.
ASPHALTREADY Funded by theTexas Department of Agriculture, this road will soon be covered in asphalt; the packed down road base is ready and waiting. | TROY PARTON

ASPHALTREADY Funded by theTexas Department of Agriculture, this road will soon be covered in asphalt; the packed down road base is ready and waiting. | TROY PARTON

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Knox City’s Avenue F soon to be paved

Story And Photos By Troy Parton
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Progressisbeingmade on the Avenue F paving project in Knox City. The old road has been removed and new drainage cut. The contractor, Raydon Inc., has put down base, watereds, and packed the base. The next step will be applying the asphalt hot mix.
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