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What about that flag?

Karen Longan, Mayor Of Munday, Texas
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, The Star-Spangled Banner…What does the U.S. flag symbolize, and why does it matter?Our elementary school lessons taught about Betsy Ross sewing a flag for George Washington.
KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

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KNOX CITY POLICE REPORT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body Source: Chief Richard CandelariaAPRIL 2026 ARRESTS• Dakota Gonzalez, assault causing bodily injury/family member, bond $2,500• Carlos Nunez, possession of controlled substance PG 1 >= 200 G, Knox County Arrest Warrant, bond $25,000• Richard Sexton, criminal trespass, 2...
Lemony chicken cutlets

Lemony chicken cutlets

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTOA complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking.
The 501

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The 501

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them!
“This is our newest addition for the community!” posted the good folks at B1983 Coffee in downtown Knox City this week.“We have stocked it with various books (including children’s books) that we have acquired. We want everyone to take advantage of this and come find a book that might interest you and share one back for others to enjoy. It’s on the sidewalk and accessible 24/7.” | FACEBOOK

“This is our newest addition for the community!” posted the good folks at B1983 Coffee in downtown Knox City this week.“We have stocked it with various books (including children’s books) that we have acquired. We want everyone to take advantage of this and come find a book that might interest you and share one back for others to enjoy. It’s on the sidewalk and accessible 24/7.” | FACEBOOK

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INTRODUCING THE 1983 BOOK EXCHANGE

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body The official Route 66 centennial organization in the U.S. is The Road Ahead Partnership, chaired by William Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.
Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

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Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body BARBARA BRANNON AND KAY ELLINGTONOn April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER inDivision 10,thestate’ssmallestcirculation weeklynewspapers, wasThePostDispatch, afirstfortheGarzaCountynewspaper. Claiming thehonorsfortheDispatch wassportsjournalist RussMorris(above,attheawards luncheon inDallasJune20).Sweepstakes isawarded tothecompeting newspaper withthehighest scoreofpointswonthatyearinallcoverage categories.

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER inDivision 10,thestate’ssmallestcirculation weeklynewspapers, wasThePostDispatch, afirstfortheGarzaCountynewspaper. Claiming thehonorsfortheDispatch wassportsjournalist RussMorris(above,attheawards luncheon inDallasJune20).Sweepstakes isawarded tothecompeting newspaper withthehighest scoreofpointswonthatyearinallcoverage categories.

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2025 newspaper issues

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body At the annual convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in Dallas, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among the state's participating daily, semi-weekly, and weekly...
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