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Leilah Hernandez Act almost official

AUSTIN - A statewide active shooter alert system is almost official. State Representative Brooks Landgraf’s House Bill 103, which would create the Texas Active Shooter Alert System, passed unanimously out of the Texas Senate on Wednesday.

Alamo Pressure Pumping

Alamo Pressure Pumping was named Business of the Year during the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Laurel Silva

Laurel Silva was given an award Outstanding Community Service during the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Freddy Olivarez presented the award.

Don’t cut down those ‘dead’ oak trees just yet

WEST TEXAS - Three months after Winter Storm Uri blasted Texas with a week of freezing temperatures, many landowners are concerned the cold weather killed their oak trees.

The 2021 Chamber of Commerce

The 2021 Chamber of Commerce selection for Stanton ISD Educator of the Year is Andrea Harp. Superintendent Dr. Merl Brandon presented the awards.

New, increased incentives could benefit many West Texans land owners

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will open CRP enrollment with higher payment rates, new incentives and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation. Additionally, the agency is announcing investments in partnerships to increase climate-smart agriculture.

The City of Stanton work crew

The City of Stanton work crew received an award for Outstanding Community Service during the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Grady ISD announces fifth six-weeks honor roll lists

GRADY - Grady ISD has released the names of its students with grades qualifying for the 5th sixweeks honor roll lists.

Restored windmill returns to Martin County

STANTON - The tower on the Connell house lawn is no longer empty, the windmill has returned! The windmill was sent for repairs in September of 2019. On Monday, April 19, 2021, the newly restored windmill was once again placed in position in front of the historic home on Convent Street.

On April 13 and 14

On April 13 and 14, both the Stanton Middle School Symphonic Band and the Stanton High School 'Best Band Herd' earned a Division 1 rating from all 6 six judges at the UIL Region 6 Concert and Sightreading Contest in Crane, TX.