Last week Stanton Elementary School

1st place -- Aria Chapa from Mrs. Baker’s 2nd grade class 2nd Place -- Layla Parks from Mrs. Porter’s 2nd grade class 3rd Place -- Kylie Finley from Mrs. Ezell’s 5th grade class

Martin County Chamber of Commerce

Martin County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the Ackerly Fire Department’s new Firehouse. The Ackerly Fire Department is the primary response for the top third of Martin County. The bottom third of Dawson County.

GLASSCOCK COUNTY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Jensyn Kemp, dressed as Elf on the Shelf, tries to ring a prize with Ella and Darcy Braden working the ring toss booth.

Deputy Colin Porto

Deputy Colin Porto was presented with a Life Saving Award from Martin County Sheriff Brad Ingram. This is the second such award Porto has received since being employed by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Stanton Elementary students

Stanton Elementary students had an exciting day learning about all the different first responders. Here they are asking questions about Air Evac Lifeteam. The demonstrations were part of Red Ribbon Week.

McAnally, Beasley exchange vows in August ceremony

STANTON - Sage McAnally, daughter of Brandon and Kim McAnally married Cody Beasley, son of Randy and Brenna Beasley, on Aug. 14, 2021, in a beautiful ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Stanton. Officiating the vows was Pastor Leandro Gonzales of Lenorah Baptist Church.

Business of the Month

The Martin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the October 2021 Business of the Month is The Corner Day Spa and Salon. Pictured are chamber member Robbie Boykin, owners Maggie Newman and Jacee Luxton, chamber president Carla Ingram, and chamber member Nancy Bradshaw.

Garden City junior high blanks Marfa 20-0

GARDEN CITY – The junior high Bearkats dusted Marfa 20-0 for a homecoming victory last week. Miles Halfmann got Garden City off to a strong start with an interception on first series of game. He would eventually score the first touchdown with a 12 yard run.

December Futures Finish 581 Points Up for The Week

• Stocks Struggled in Sideways Motion Until Thursday • Rains Delay Harvest to Slowest Pace Since 2013 • October Crop Production and WASDE Reports Next Week Futures prices stalled slightly last Friday after making another fresh high.

Stanton FFA hosts El Rancho District Greenhand Day

STANTON - Over 260 Freshmen and FFA Advisors from 10 school districts converged on Stanton High School to participate in the annual El Rancho District Greenhand Day. The freshmen were treated to games, fellowship and pizza.