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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

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BENJAMIN ATTENDANCE PARTY

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

ATKNOXCITYHIGHSCHOOLGRADUATION Valedictorian Coltan Cox gave an inspirational address.

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SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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.

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Sanchez named to SNHU President’s List

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
STAFF REPORTSMANCHESTER, NH— Angel Sanchez of Munday, Texas, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President’s List.
Guidelines for display of the U.S.

Guidelines for display of the U.S.

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Guidelines for display of the U.S.

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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. flag goes to its own right.
Moguls take silver at State track meet

Moguls take silver at State track meet

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Moguls take silver at State track meet

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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.

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Knox County Aging Center Menus

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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 & Beans Potato Chips,...
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

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STATE BOUND

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
STATE BOUND
AT THE KNOX CITY SCHOOLS’ SPRING MUSIC PROGRAM May 5, Honor Choir members were recognized; from left, Jose Sanchez, Virgil Blackburn, Jordan Carter, Kasadee Grimsley, Angel Purifoy and Hunter Rowland.

AT THE KNOX CITY SCHOOLS’ SPRING MUSIC PROGRAM May 5, Honor Choir members were recognized; from left, Jose Sanchez, Virgil Blackburn, Jordan Carter, Kasadee Grimsley, Angel Purifoy and Hunter Rowland.

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SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY SPRING FLING

Photos By Sheri Baty
Thursday, May 14, 2026
SPRING FLING Knox City Elementary held Spring Fling last week, an interactive music program that coordinates physical activities and introduction music and band.The program is a cooperative effort between Mrs. Katy Carr and Coach Kristen Ruiz.
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