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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. Mar. 30 - Meatloaf, mashed Potatoes, Okra & Tomatoes, Fruited Gelatin, Chocolate Brownie.Mar.
A device installed inside a fuel pump at the Horseshoe convenience store allowed suspects to bypass the system and dispense diesel without paying, according to the sheriff's office.

A device installed inside a fuel pump at the Horseshoe convenience store allowed suspects to bypass the system and dispense diesel without paying, according to the sheriff's office.

A device installed inside a fuel pump

Cotton Quick Take

Cotton Quick Take

Cotton Quick Take

March 23, 2026 The Week Ahead Markets are being led by geopolitics, with Middle East developments continuing to overshadow fundamentals.Markets continue to be driven by conflict in the Middle East, with geopolitical developments remaining front and center.
Bearkats cxcel at TMSCA State Meet

Bearkats cxcel at TMSCA State Meet

Bearkats cxcel at TMSCA State Meet

GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Math and Science Team turned in an impressive showing at the 2026 TMSCA State Meet, bringing home multiple team honors and standout individual performances against the top academic competitors in Class 1A.

Grady Junior High girls run at Ira meet

IRA — The Grady Junior High girls track teams delivered a strong showing at the Ira track meet before Spring Break, with the A team finishing runner-up and the B team capturing the division championship.

Stanton powerlifters compete at 3AD2 State Championship

EDINBURG — Stanton High School’s girls’ powerlifting team competed at the 3AD2 State Championship on March 19, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena, showcasing strong performances across multiple weight classes.

Grady girls claim team title at Ira track meet

IRA — The Grady High School girls track team turned in a dominant performance before Spring Break, capturing the overall team championship at the Ira track meet behind a balanced effort across running and field events.
Two arrested in Martin County diesel theft ring; sheriff’s office believes more involved

Two arrested in Martin County diesel theft ring; sheriff’s office believes more involved

Two arrested in Martin County diesel theft ring; sheriff’s office believes more involved

MARTIN COUNTY - What started as a problem at the pump has turned into two felony arrests and a larger criminal investigation for the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, after thousands of dollars in diesel fuel were stolen from the Horseshoe convenience store on Highway 176.
Good Friday service Apr. 3

Good Friday service Apr. 3

Good Friday service Apr. 3

STANTON - A Community Good Friday Service will be held in St. Joseph's Chapel at 1884 Plaza on Apr. 3, beginning at 6 PM. Bobby Wilson, pastor of First Methodist Church of Stanton, will lead the service. We invite everyone to attend.On Apr.
Stanton’s current sign on the west side of town. Four proposed designs for the new Stanton welcome sign were posted for public input on the Martin County Historical Museum’s Facebook page, sparking debate over recognition of Stanton’s 1997 state championship football team.

Stanton’s current sign on the west side of town. Four proposed designs for the new Stanton welcome sign were posted for public input on the Martin County Historical Museum’s Facebook page, sparking debate over recognition of Stanton’s 1997 state championship football team.

Community divided over new I-20 welcome sign

STANTON - What started as an effort to freshen up the fading 'Welcome to Stanton' billboard ahead of Stanton's 100th birthday celebration has turned into a debate about community identity, school pride and how best to represent the town’s history.