Siren test planned Thursday across Martin County

MARTIN COUNTY - Martin County Emergency Management will conduct its monthly tornado siren test Apr. 2, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The test, which is conducted monthly, will be part of a statewide drill in coordination with the Texas Department of Emergency Management.

Caregiver support group to launch in Martin, Dawson counties this month

Caregiver support group to launch in Martin, Dawson counties this month WEST TEXAS Caregivers in Martin and Dawson counties will have the opportunity to join a new support group through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

LEE TRAPS BLUE CRABS

Part Owner of TexasLee Knezek of Matagorda likes being a fisherman.“Being self-employed and on the water every day and watching God’s creation, you can’t put a price on that.

CAROLINA CASANOVA CASUALTY OF TEXAS FEUD

Midshipman Robert Potter resigned from the U.S. Navy on Mar. 20, 1821 and headed home to North Carolina to raise a little hell.When the ex-sailor was not studying the law, he was raking the Tar Heel elite over the coals.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one? --Getting Old Dear Getting, If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy laws.

Because He Loves Us He Has a Plan #1

And Jesus started to talk to them in parables ----[ that is,] With compassion and illustrations. A man planted a vineyard, and put a hedge about it, and dug a pit for the wine press, and built a tower, and let it out [ for rent ] to vinedressers, and went into another country. [Mark 12:1 Amp.

Cotton QuickTake

March 16, 2026 The Week Ahead Markets will be closely watching developments in the Middle East this week, with attention also turning to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision.

Weekly artifact spotlight: 1900s ranching-era medal

The Messenger is featuring artifacts from the Martin County Historical Museum as the museum’s board prepares to unveil its newly renovated interior this summer.