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Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

Call a day in advance by 4 p.m. for reservations 756-2791. Guests under 60 will be charged $8 per plate. Guests over 60 and their spouse eat free with a suggested donation of $3. August 26 - Ham & Butter Beans, Turnip Greens, Cornbread, Chocolate Cake w/Icing.

COTTON MARKET WEEKLY

The December futures contract lost 9 points for the week ending August 15, settling at 67.15 cents per pound. On Wednesday, a new low settlement price of 67.05 was established.A surprise cut to U.S. production on the WASDE report briefly boosted the market, but the momentum was unsustainable.

Stanton cross county runs at memorial relay

ANDREWS – A cloud of dust covered the Andrews Baseball Complex last Saturday as hundreds of cross country athletes from 23 schools competed in the Derek Hernandez Memorial Relay The Buffaloes had two girls teams and two boys 50-196 (10-11/4)teams compete.
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Alcohol, violence send five more to Martin County jail

MARTIN COUNTY - The Stanton Police Department had another busy week with numerous calls for service with some resulting in arrests.On Aug. 15, officers picked up Lila Shay Castillo, 41 of Stanton.
Produced water ponds, constructed by Martin Water, and Circle 6 Baptist Camp, top, in Lenorah on Feb. 24, 2024. The Railroad Commission approved the construction of the ponds, used to treat and recycle produced water from fracking, next to the Circle 6 Baptist Camp in the Permian Basin. Credit: Julian Mancha for The Texas Tribune/Inside Climate News

Produced water ponds, constructed by Martin Water, and Circle 6 Baptist Camp, top, in Lenorah on Feb. 24, 2024. The Railroad Commission approved the construction of the ponds, used to treat and recycle produced water from fracking, next to the Circle 6 Baptist Camp in the Permian Basin. Credit: Julian Mancha for The Texas Tribune/Inside Climate News

Railroad Commission Approves Toxic Waste Ponds Next to Baptist Camp

By Martha Pskowski Inside Climate News EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been edited for length. You can read the complete original article on Inside Climate News https://insideclimatenews.
WHO DO WE WORK FOR?

WHO DO WE WORK FOR?

WHO DO WE WORK FOR?

WHO DO WE WORK FOR?Since the time of Adam and Eve, because of their choice to disobey the command to not eat of the tree in the center of the garden, punishment came upon all mankind.

Fixin’ to Happen

- The 1884 Plaza (Martin County Convent) will host another Farmers & Makers Market on Aug. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.Albert Hall will be providing entertainment, and The Chatty Mule will be serving up delicious food.

Glasscock County calls for service for July

- The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office recently released the stats for it Calls for Service for the Month of July.The sheriff’s office took 41 calls and wrote a total of 162 citations.With school starting that number will go up exponentially. Remember to slow down in school zones.
Conserve Water – Eliminate Water Thirsty Brush

Conserve Water – Eliminate Water Thirsty Brush

Conserve Water – Eliminate Water Thirsty Brush

– When we hear “invasive species in Texas,” we tend to think about feral hogs, Africanized bees and maybe even zebra mussels. It’s not very often our minds jump to plants, trees and shrubs as invasive species.
Concrete for the new EMS barn is poured and construction is ready to continue.

Concrete for the new EMS barn is poured and construction is ready to continue.

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

– Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2024-25 season.