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BENJAMIN FIELD DAY Earlier this week Benjamin Elementary students jumped their way through the last week of school at a field day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BENJAMIN FIELD DAY Earlier this week Benjamin Elementary students jumped their way through the last week of school at a field day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BENJAMIN FIELD DAY

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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BENJAMIN ATTENDANCE PARTY When you have great attendance, you get rewarded with a party—at least at Benjamin! For 69 Benjamin students, an afternoon of fun on water slides was in store on Monday afternoon. The unseasonably hot temperatures came in handy. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BENJAMIN ATTENDANCE PARTY When you have great attendance, you get rewarded with a party—at least at Benjamin! For 69 Benjamin students, an afternoon of fun on water slides was in store on Monday afternoon. The unseasonably hot temperatures came in handy. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BENJAMIN ATTENDANCE PARTY

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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ATKNOXCITYHIGHSCHOOLGRADUATION Valedictorian Coltan Cox gave an inspirational address.

ATKNOXCITYHIGHSCHOOLGRADUATION Valedictorian Coltan Cox gave an inspirational address.

SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body In graduation exercises May 18, 2026, at Knox County High School, there are 10 graduates. A total of $35,000 in local scholarships were awarded to those who applied. Coltan Cox was the valedictorian, and K’Lee Grimsley was the salutatorian.

Sanchez named to SNHU President’s List

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body STAFF REPORTSMANCHESTER, NH— Angel Sanchez of Munday, Texas, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.
Guidelines for display of the U.S.

Guidelines for display of the U.S.

Guidelines for display of the U.S.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body flag are readily available on several websites, including the Veterans of ForeignWars, the American Legion, and of course the US Flag Code on USA.gov. A brief summary from www.VFW.org is reprinted below.U.S. flag at peak, above any other flag.GroupedU.S.
Moguls take silver at State track meet

Moguls take silver at State track meet

Moguls take silver at State track meet

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The UIL 1A State Track Meet took place on May 16 at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas at Austin. In recent years, the University of Texas has become a marquee destination for UIL sports.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Body Week of May 18–22, 2026MONDAY, MAY 18Lasagna, Brussels Sprouts, Salad Garlic Bread, Angel Food CakeTUESDAY, MAY 19Chicken, Spaghetti, Broccoli Garlic Bread, Apple CrispWEDNESDAY, MAY 20Goulash, Green Peas Carrots, Cornbread, Lemon PuddingTHURSDAY, MAY 21Chili Cheese Dog, Pork &...
STATE BOUND Knox City’s Audri Perez qualified for the state track meet, finishing in 3rd place in the Region 2A track meet and winning the wild card. She will be competing in Austin May 14-16. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND Knox City’s Audri Perez qualified for the state track meet, finishing in 3rd place in the Region 2A track meet and winning the wild card. She will be competing in Austin May 14-16. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE BOUND

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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