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Heavy machinery has arrived and construction on the new Stanton Middle School has begun. The school is expected to be completed by summer of 2028.

Heavy machinery has arrived and construction on the new Stanton Middle School has begun. The school is expected to be completed by summer of 2028.

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McAllen man killed in three-truck crash on I-20 in Martin County

Martin County
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- A 64-year-old McAllen man was killed and two other drivers were injured early Friday morning in a three-truck crash on Interstate 20 in Martin County, west of Stanton near the Midland County line.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred on Aug. 14 around 1 a.m.
Josh Colunga stands with his wife and children after receiving his Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Hall of Fame award in Wichita Falls. Colunga, a 2011 Garden City graduate and former running back, was part of the Bearkats’ back-to-back state championship teams in 2009 and 2010.

Josh Colunga stands with his wife and children after receiving his Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Hall of Fame award in Wichita Falls. Colunga, a 2011 Garden City graduate and former running back, was part of the Bearkats’ back-to-back state championship teams in 2009 and 2010.

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Former Bearkat Josh Colunga inducted into Texas Six-Man Hall of Fame

Garden City
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Garden City graduate Josh Colunga was inducted into the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June, an honor that brought back memories of state championships, former coaches, family and the small six-man football community he grew up in.

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Stanton ISD begins new school year with growth, new leadership and construction

Stanton
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Students at Stanton ISD headed back to class Wednesday as the district began a new school year with higher enrollment, new campus leadership and work underway for a new middle school.Superintendent Jan McCown said one of the things she looks forward to most each year is seeing students return.
What’s happening at the Complex STANTON - 8/15 Zia Team Roping – 11 a.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/18 - Tray Paul Team Roping – 7 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/20 - Grable Open Team Roping Practice – 6 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/21-8/23 - Mathews Land & Cattle World Series Team Roping - Both Arenas Friday – 5 p.m. start Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. start

What’s happening at the Complex STANTON - 8/15 Zia Team Roping – 11 a.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/18 - Tray Paul Team Roping – 7 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/20 - Grable Open Team Roping Practice – 6 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/21-8/23 - Mathews Land & Cattle World Series Team Roping - Both Arenas Friday – 5 p.m. start Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. start

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Fixin’ to Happen

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
What’s happening at the ComplexSTANTON - 8/15 - Zia Team Roping – 11 a.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/18 - Tray Paul Team Roping – 7 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/20 - Grable Open Team Roping Practice – 6 p.m.
God Has Confidence in You

God Has Confidence in You

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God Has Confidence in You

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
I love America and I love the people in America. This is the greatest nation in the world. This is one nation under God. We have the right to pursue happiness as long as it doesn’t infringe on another’s rights.We are a nation who was founded on Judao Christian principles.
THE SPEECH CHORUS

THE SPEECH CHORUS

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THE SPEECH CHORUS

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Part Owner of Texas THE SPEECH CHORUSYears ago I directed a speech chorus for a church in Big Spring. It was composed of about 10 teenagers, most of them in high school. They were eager to do something different. We did some unusual presentations of Bible verses.These were top flight individuals.

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THE HIGH-FLYING GENIUS BEHIND KAEPA SHOES

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Breaking a 54-year silence, an ex-priest best known as the creator of the Kaepa brand athletic shoe revealed his role in the UT tower tragedy in the Aug. 6, 2020 edition of the San Antonio Express-News.

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The Savvy Senior

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher.

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Cotton QuickTake

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
August 3, 2026 Cotton heads into the week with crop conditions, export demand, and next week’s August supply and demand report in focus, while Friday’s U.S. employment report highlights the week’s macro calendar.Crop conditions will remain front and center as the U.S.

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Sports physicals and Immunizations Available Wednesdays

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
MARTIN COUNTY - Express Care is offering walk-in sports physicals and immunizations for students ages 6 to 18 every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Appointments are also available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 432-607-3243.
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