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Stanton ISD teacher Gaby Hernandez, right, and her younger brother survived the July 11 fire that destroyed Hernandez's first home in Midland. Her brother was burned while trying to fight the fire before being rescued by a passerby.

Stanton ISD teacher Gaby Hernandez, right, and her younger brother survived the July 11 fire that destroyed Hernandez's first home in Midland. Her brother was burned while trying to fight the fire before being rescued by a passerby.

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Stanton teacher grateful for community after losing first home in fast-moving fire

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
MIDLAND - For Gaby Hernandez, buying her first home was one of the proudest moments of her life.She worked hard. She saved her money. In December, she finally became a homeowner.Less than a year later, that home was gone.

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Museum windmills receive repairs

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Historical Museum’s two historic windmills recently received repairs to help preserve two of the county’s most recognizable landmarks.New wooden blades were installed on the Standard windmill at the museum in Stanton and the Eclipse windmill at the nearby Connell House.

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Glasscock County Sheriff's Office reports June activity

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
GLASSCOCK COUNTY - The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office responded to 41 calls for service during the month of June while deputies also remained active with traffic enforcement throughout the county.

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Martin County Historical Museum now open weekdays

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Historical Museum is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.Visitors can explore exhibits featured in the museum's first phase of renovations that include displays and artifacts from the county's 150-year history.

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Free self-defense class Aug. 8

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Chamber will host a free self-defense class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.The class is open to the public. Participants can reserve a spot with a $20 refundable deposit or by calling the chamber office at 432-466-4914. Space is limited.

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Free family movie night Aug. 5

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Chamber of Commerce will host a free family movie night Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the First Methodist Activity Center (The MAC).Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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Stanton back-to-school drive to offer free haircuts Aug. 8.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - Evie's Styles and Thirsty Bird boutique will host a Back-to-School Drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 in downtown Stanton at 205 N. St. Peter St.The event will offer free haircuts for children. Families are asked to bring school supplies or hygiene essentials to receive a free haircut.
Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.

Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.

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Former Stanton student begins pro baseball journey as 71st pick in MLB Draft

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
SHINER - Ryan Peterson’s baseball journey started in Stanton.On July 11, that journey reached another milestone when the Miami Marlins selected the former Sam Houston State pitcher with the 71st overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft.
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