Oscar Perez, 35, is charged with aggravated kidnapping causing bodily injury and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 6 assault and kidnapping of his girlfriend in Martin County. Booking photo courtesy of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. (This photo has been digitally enhanced)

Oscar Perez, 35, is charged with aggravated kidnapping causing bodily injury and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 6 assault and kidnapping of his girlfriend in Martin County. Booking photo courtesy of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. (This photo has been digitally enhanced)

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Friend’s 911 call helps Martin County law enforcement rescue kidnapped woman

Thursday, July 2, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY - A 911 call, a cellphone tracking app and the swift response of Martin County sheriff’s deputies and a Stanton police officer helped save a woman’s life after investigators say her boyfriend kidnapped her, beat and choked her, repeatedly threatened to kill her and fled with her in...

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Light; Revelation

Light; Revelation

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Light; Revelation

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
“You are the Light of the world. A city that is sat on a hill cannot be hid.
THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

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THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Part Owner of Texas THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE Dr, Larry Acker knows the story of the...

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The Savvy Senior

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford...
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Last Thursday at Stanton High School, seniors Jonas Rivas (left) and Valentino Rodriguez (right) signed their letters of intent to join the Navy. Both will be leaving to Navy boot camp after graduation. They are pictured with their parents and Father Michael Rodriguez.

Last Thursday at Stanton High School, seniors Jonas Rivas (left) and Valentino Rodriguez (right) signed their letters of intent to join the Navy. Both will be leaving to Navy boot camp after graduation. They are pictured with their parents and Father Michael Rodriguez.

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Last Thursday

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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Garden City Lady Bearkats golf team is the Class 1A State Golf Runner-Up. The team was led by senior Keegan Batla with a 4th place finish.

Garden City Lady Bearkats golf team is the Class 1A State Golf Runner-Up. The team was led by senior Keegan Batla with a 4th place finish.

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Garden City Lady Bearkats

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Garden City Lady Bearkats
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