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A fresh welcome for Stanton. The two Welcome to Stanton signs along I-20, one on the east side of town and one on the west side, were replaced last week ahead of the city's centennial celebration. The updated design keeps much of the familiar look while adding recognition for all of Stanton's state champions.

A fresh welcome for Stanton. The two Welcome to Stanton signs along I-20, one on the east side of town and one on the west side, were replaced last week ahead of the city's centennial celebration. The updated design keeps much of the familiar look while adding recognition for all of Stanton's state champions.

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New Welcome to Stanton signs go up ahead of centennial celebration

Stanton
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- After months of discussion and community debate, Stanton's new welcome signs are finally in place.The signs were installed last week by Lone Star Signs. Smaller pieces were put up Wednesday, and the installation was finished Thursday, just in time for Stanton's centennial celebration.

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Class Reunions being announced for Old Settlers

Class Of 1988
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Class of 1988 will meet at the home of Reggie and Kristi Franklin on Friday, July 10th at 7:00pm for dinner, fellowship, and float decorating. They will meet at the Methodist church on Saturday morning to ride in the parade. After that, they will join the festivities at the community center.
Light; Revelation

Light; Revelation

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Light; Revelation

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
“You are the Light of the world. A city that is sat on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candle stick; and it gives Light unto all that are in the house.
THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

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THE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGE

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Part Owner of TexasTHE GREAT DEBATERS OF WILEY COLLEGEDr, Larry Acker knows the story of the great debaters of Wiley College in Marshall.“Back in the 1930s Wiley College had a debate team that was beating every university they went up against.

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The Savvy Senior

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical bills. What can I do?

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ONE-EYED PILOT SET FLYING RECORDS

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Wiley Post and his Australian navigator landed in New York City on Jul. 1, 1931 completing an epic aroundthe- world flight in recordbreaking time.Two states claimed Wiley Hardeman Post as a native son.

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Cotton QuickTake

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
June 29, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton enters a holidayshortened week with several major market-moving events on the calendar. Industry watchers are eager to get their hands on Tuesday’s USDA Acreage Report, followed by Thursday’s U.S.

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Free dementia education series begins July 8

Stanton
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- The Martin County Hospital District and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are partnering to offer a free four-week educational series designed to help residents better understand dementia, Alzheimer's disease and the challenges families face after a diagnosis.

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Martin County museum opens first phase of long-awaited renovation

Stanton
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- After nearly four years of planning, construction and thousands of hours of volunteer work, the Martin County Historical Museum is inviting the public to celebrate the opening of the first phase of its renovation project.
Oscar Perez, 35, is charged with aggravated kidnapping causing bodily injury and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 6 assault and kidnapping of his girlfriend in Martin County. Booking photo courtesy of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. (This photo has been digitally enhanced)

Oscar Perez, 35, is charged with aggravated kidnapping causing bodily injury and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the June 6 assault and kidnapping of his girlfriend in Martin County. Booking photo courtesy of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. (This photo has been digitally enhanced)

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Friend’s 911 call helps Martin County law enforcement rescue kidnapped woman

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
MARTIN COUNTY - A 911 call, a cellphone tracking app and the swift response of Martin County sheriff’s deputies and a Stanton police officer helped save a woman’s life after investigators say her boyfriend kidnapped her, beat and choked her, repeatedly threatened to kill her and fled with her in...
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