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Ackerly Student-Athlete Named to LSC Commissioner's Honor Roll at ASU

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
SAN ANGELO - Nearly 200 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Landry Morrow of Ackerly, have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for their academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester.
Martin County Junior Livestock Show Showcases Youth Excellence at New Community Complex

Martin County Junior Livestock Show Showcases Youth Excellence at New Community Complex

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Martin County Junior Livestock Show Showcases Youth Excellence at New Community Complex

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County Junior Livestock Show was held January 16–17 at the New Martin County Community Complex, bringing together local youth exhibitors, families and supporters for two days of competition, education and celebration of agricultural tradition.

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Start searching for recipes, the soup cook-off will be Feb. 21

Stanton
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- The countdown is on to discover who truly has the best soup recipe in Texas as the 36th Annual Great Texas Soup Cook-Off approaches.This year’s beloved community tradition will take place Feb. 21, at the Martin County Community Center, 301 St. Theresa, with tasting scheduled from 5:30–7 p.m.
The Stanton Fire Department and Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at an RV park west of Stanton on the north I-20 service road. The flames spread to a pickup truck next to the RV, but firefighters were contained the blaze before it reached any other RVs. Officials say there were no injuries and the cause of the fire wasn't immediately known.

The Stanton Fire Department and Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at an RV park west of Stanton on the north I-20 service road. The flames spread to a pickup truck next to the RV, but firefighters were contained the blaze before it reached any other RVs. Officials say there were no injuries and the cause of the fire wasn't immediately known.

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The Stanton Fire Department

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Stanton Fire Department and Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at an RV park west of Stanton on the north I-20 service road. The flames spread to a pickup truck next to the RV, but firefighters were contained the blaze before it reached any other RVs.

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Martin County Hospital District unveils new 90,000-square-foot facility

Martin County
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- After several years of planning and nearly two years of construction, the Martin County Hospital District is giving the public a sneak peek at its brand-new, stateof- the-art, 90,000-square-foot Family Clinic and therapy services building.It's more than just a major additiontotheMCHDcampus.
Cleanup crews were spotted outside the Stanton Post Office on Sunday and Monday. Workers were seen emptying mop buckets near the building. Cleanup was completed by Monday afternoon, but as of now, there’s still no update on when repairs will begin.

Cleanup crews were spotted outside the Stanton Post Office on Sunday and Monday. Workers were seen emptying mop buckets near the building. Cleanup was completed by Monday afternoon, but as of now, there’s still no update on when repairs will begin.

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Frustration grows as post office closure stretches into second week

Stanton
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- It’s been nearly two weeks since an HVAC fire shut down the Stanton Post Office on Jan. 9, and while some progress is being made, frustrated residents are still without regular access to mail and packages, and clear answers have been hard to come by.After the fire, the U.S.

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FMC Comedy Night Postponed

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
STANTON - The First Methodist Church of Stanton has postponed its Christian comedian night with Bob Smiley due to the high probability of inclement weather Saturday.Church leaders are looking to reschedule the event as it will provide a night of fun, uplifting local gathering for families.
Garden City senior Miles Halfmann

Garden City senior Miles Halfmann

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Garden City senior Miles Halfmann

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Garden City senior Miles Halfmann earned the Top Hand Award during his final appearance at the Glasscock County Livestock Show.

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Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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. Jan. 19 - Combination Burrito, Spanish Rice, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Salsa, Blushing Pears.Jan.
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