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MIDLAND - Rep. Tom Craddick of Midland, who represents Martin County has been recognized with the “Legislator of the Year” award by AAA Texas for his work in passing the statewide ban on texting while driving.

“I am extremely flattered by this recognition from AAA Texas,” Craddick said. “My sincere appreciation goes to AAA Texas for this award and for their part in helping to support and pass House Bill 62. There is no doubt in my mind that a statewide ban on texting while driving will help to keep our roadways safer, prevent crashes, and save lives.”

Authored by Rep. Tom Craddick and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, House Bill 62 will go into effect on Friday, September 1, 2017. Drivers will face up to a $99 fine for first time offenses if they use a portable wireless communication device to: read, write, or send an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped.

MOODY AFB, GEORGIA - Chief Master Sergeant Guillermo (Willie) Castillo, Jr. was born in Stanton to Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Castillo Sr. He attended schools in Stanton until his senior year when the family moved to McGregor, where he graduated high school.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1986 after graduating high school.

He has an extensive and diverse background in fighter and bomber weapons, loading and aircraft maintenance on many different aircrafts.

He was deployed to locations in England, Kuwait and Afghanistan in support of Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom.

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MARTIN COUNTY -It’s time to prepare for the 2017/2018 major stock show sheep and goat validations

Validations for both sheep and goats need to be done between Aug. 14 and Aug. 30.

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MARTIN COUNTY -It’s time to prepare for the 2017/2018 major stock show sheep and goat validations Validations for both sheep and goats need to be done between Aug. 14 and Aug. 30.

Sheep and goat validation tag orders are $15 per head

Locally, the effort will be to make Aug. 18 as the deadline with payment due at time of tag order.

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STANTON - Sixth grade student orientation for Stanton Middle School, is planned at the school starting at 6 pm, Aug. 17 zat the Stanton Middle School gymnasium.

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STANTON - Eight-year-old Evan Montez is trying to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation by writing names on stars and taking donations in return.

Eight years back, Montez and his family were blessed by the Make A Wish Foundation with a trip to Disney World in Florida for his brother Angel.

The trip would not have been possible without the foundation’s efforts.

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Home sites available in Stanton’s Buffalo Addition

Luke Dillard, Builder *Texas Tech University *U.S. Air Force Veteran *Married to Melissa with four children - Quinn, Jaycee, Kennedy and Mason

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ODESSA - Johnny Salgado, formerly of Stanton, is looking to hit the big time with his music.

Salgado, whose industry name is Mr. Sicccness, started recording his hopeful hits from his house in Stanton before moving to Odessa eight months ago.

He currently sells his songs with digital distributors like itunes and spotify and has been selling his music internationally to Japan, Australia, England, Canada, Mexico as well as here in the United States of America.

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SHAWNEE, OKLA - Delani Wood of Tarzan is putting on a competitive showing during this week’s International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, OK.

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STANTON - The Old Fashion County Fair, hosted by the Martin County AgriLife Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Committee, was considered by many a huge success.

The fair drew over 60 entries with 34 in the youth division and 33 adult entries.

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