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Stanton coach Cody Hogan watches his varsity offense and defense take reps during the first week of football practices. The Buffaloes are a young teams with only seven returning starters on offense and defense combined.

Stanton coach Cody Hogan watches his varsity offense and defense take reps during the first week of football practices. The Buffaloes are a young teams with only seven returning starters on offense and defense combined.

Stanton, Grady, Garden City excited for new seasons

News Staff
Thursday, August 5, 2021
WEST TEXAS - Football season is finally here as teams all across the state took the field for the first practices of 2021. At Stanton, coach Cody Hogan reported 57 kids the first week.

Football season is just around the corner

News Staff
Thursday, July 29, 2021
MARTIN COUNTY - Stanton and Grady football players will report for the first day of practice on Aug. 2. The first week will be strictly conditioning and noncontact activities. No contact equipment except for helmets will be worn during these practices. Starting on Aug.
Fishing Report

Fishing Report

Fishing Report

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Panhandle Plains Region Week of July 14, 2021 Alan Henry GOOD. Water clear 76 degrees; 1.12 feet high. Black bass remain good at daylight on topwater and shallower than 8 feet.

Football, cross country practices set to begin in a couple weeks

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
MARTIN COUNTY - Many athletes from Stanton and Grady have been hitting the gym this summer in preparation for their upcoming football and cross county seasons. “We have averaged over 30 boys and 30 girls showing up to workouts each day,” said Stanton Athletic Director Cody Hogan.
Coaches from the Norman Elite Football Camp taught the young players how to secure the football while working on lateral movements.

Coaches from the Norman Elite Football Camp taught the young players how to secure the football while working on lateral movements.

Oil prices predicted to reach triple digits

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
MARTIN COUNTY - Oil futures rose Wednesday, with Brent prices trading above the key $75 mark, as U.S. crude supplies declined by nearly eight million barrels to mark their fifth weekly fall in a row. The string of crudeoil supply draws shows the strength of the U.S.

Golf Gadgets That Can Help Older Golfers

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any golfing equipment that can help older golfers? My dad, who’s 76, loves to play golf, but arthritis in his hands has made griping the club challenging, and his fragile lower back makes stooping over to tee-up or retrieve the ball a problem too.
Martin County 4-H competitors

Martin County 4-H competitors

Martin County 4-H competitors

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Martin County 4-H competitors Ashlynn Peugh and Briley Harrell recently participated in the 4-H State Roundup. (Right) - Peugh finished 6th in Animal Science Educational Presentation (Left) Harrell finished 7th in Choreographed Routine
Shiner sophomore Ryan Peterson slides into third base during the regional championship victory over Sabinal last week in Jourdanton. by Howard Esse

Shiner sophomore Ryan Peterson slides into third base during the regional championship victory over Sabinal last week in Jourdanton. by Howard Esse

Shiner crushes Sabinal to win regional crown

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
JOURDANTON — Shiner waited 17 years to get back to the state tournament. The Comanches weren’t about to let some bad weather deter their opportunity.
The Martin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the May 2021 Business of the Month is Redneck Metal Buildings. Redneck Metal Buildings is a big supporter of the Chamber and other businesses. Redneck Metal Buildings hosted their first Redneck Roundup Car and Truck Show April 10th with a huge attendance. Redneck Roundup raised $50,000 and donated it to the charity “Gifts of Hope” serving cancer patients and their families offering support, lodging, information and networking.

The Martin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the May 2021 Business of the Month is Redneck Metal Buildings. Redneck Metal Buildings is a big supporter of the Chamber and other businesses. Redneck Metal Buildings hosted their first Redneck Roundup Car and Truck Show April 10th with a huge attendance. Redneck Roundup raised $50,000 and donated it to the charity “Gifts of Hope” serving cancer patients and their families offering support, lodging, information and networking.

Local students, 4-Hers compete at state competitions

News Staff
Thursday, June 3, 2021
AUSTIN - Martin County has been represented well at the state level for several weeks with the most recent being on May 25-26 at the State UIL Speech and Debate tournament. Debate is the League’s longest-running contest, dating back to 1910.
Martin County may have wrapped up

Martin County may have wrapped up

Martin County may have wrapped up

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Martin County may have wrapped up its little league season, but several players are continuing to practice in preparation for summer all-star tournaments.
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