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Bearkats ready to put preseason work to the test against Water Valley

Garden City
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- The waiting is almost over for the Garden City Bearkats.After weeks of practices, conditioning and preseason scrimmages, Garden City will finally open the 2026 football season Friday night when the Bearkats host Water Valley at 7 p.m.
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Stanton Project Graduation to host Sept. clay shoot

Stanton
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Stanton High School Project Graduation will host a clay shoot fundraiser Sept. 25 at Windwalker Farms, 5850 CR 101 in Midland.Registration begins at 8 a.m., with shooting starting at 9 a.m. Lunch and a prize giveaway will follow the shooting rotation.

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Abbott directs insurance department to take action on rising costs

Austin
Thursday, August 27, 2026
— With homeowners across Texas continuing to face higher insurance bills, Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Department of Insurance to take several steps aimed at making property and casualty insurance more affordable.
The camera on the left side of the road scans vehicle license plates that turn of Hwy 137 onto St. Peter in Stanton. This camera previously helped law enforcement apprehend a murder suspect.

The camera on the left side of the road scans vehicle license plates that turn of Hwy 137 onto St. Peter in Stanton. This camera previously helped law enforcement apprehend a murder suspect.

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Nobody can say for certain how many Flock cameras are still running in Martin County

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
MARTIN COUNTY Cameras mounted on black poles may still be watching traffic pass near Tarzan and Lenorah on State Highway 176, FM 829, or near Martin County’s stretch of Highway 349 — or they may not be.The Martin County Sheriff’s Office isn’t sure.
Martin County 4-H members ride a float during the Old Settler’s Reunion parade in July. The organization is inviting families to learn more about 4-H during its Fall Kickoff enrollment event Sept. 13.

Martin County 4-H members ride a float during the Old Settler’s Reunion parade in July. The organization is inviting families to learn more about 4-H during its Fall Kickoff enrollment event Sept. 13.

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From cooking to rocketry: families invited to learn more about Martin County 4-H at enrollment event

Martin County
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Martin County 4-H will start its new year with a Fall Kickoff event Sunday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Martin County Community Complex.The event is being planned by Colton Ripley, the county's newest extension agent, who started in June.

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Glasscock County 4-H shooting sports to meet Sept. 1

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
GLASSCOCK COUNTY - A 4-H Shooting Sports Information Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. at the Community Center. The meeting is open to students in third through 12th grade interested in participating in one of 4-H's most popular project areas.

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Cotton Quick Take

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
August 17, 2026 After a packed week of USDA and economic data, cotton heads into a quieter stretch with fewer major scheduled catalysts.
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Austin
Thursday, August 20, 2026
HHSC to Host Rural Texas Strong Public Forum– The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a public forum Aug. 19 to provide information and gather feedback on the state’s Rural Texas Strong plan.Texas estimates receiving approximately $1.
Bond construction is happening all around the GCISD campus. The district has published a map on their website showing the parent drop-off and pick-up lane, traffic routes, and construction areas. Traffic routes remain the same as last year.

Bond construction is happening all around the GCISD campus. The district has published a map on their website showing the parent drop-off and pick-up lane, traffic routes, and construction areas. Traffic routes remain the same as last year.

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Area school districts show gains in 2026 TEA ratings

West Texas
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings Friday, Aug. 14, rating 1,202 school districts and 9,105 campuses across the state.Grady ISD and Glasscock County ISD earned A ratings, while Stanton ISD earned a B but improved its overall score.
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