Cotton Quick Take

January 12, 2026 The broader macro backdrop turned more cautious over the weekend after reports that the Fed was subpoenaed by the U.S. government, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile policy environment.

Fire shuts down Stanton Post Office; residents frustrated with no timeline for reopening

- The Stanton Post Office is temporarily closed following an HVAC fire on Friday, Jan. 9, leaving residents without local access to mail services or P.O. boxes and raising concerns about safety and accessibility.According to the U.S.

First Methodist Church of Stanton Hosting Free Christian Comedy Night

STANTON - The First Methodist Church of Stanton will host a free, family-friendly evening featuring Christian comedian Bob Smiley on Saturday, Jan. 24.The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Activity Center, 302 E. Saint Anna St.

Martin County overhauls election office as primary approaches

- A recent decision to eliminate the Martin County election administrator’s office and transfer election duties to the county clerk has prompted questions and differing accounts from county officials about how the change came about.

MCHD to Celebrate Grand Opening of Building 2 on Jan. 22

- Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) will celebrate the grand opening of its new Family Clinic and Therapy Services, a major expansion designed to increase access to care, support future growth, and better serve patients across Martin County and the surrounding region.

Seniors take final bow at Glasscock County Livestock Show

- Students entered the ring last weekend to show off their hard work for judges at the 89th annual Glasscock County Junior Livestock Show.The show kicked off Friday at 8 a.m. on a rolling schedule with the lamb show. The goat, swine, heifer/steer and rabbit shows followed.

ASU Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

SAN ANGELO - Angelo State University in San Angelo, has announced the students achieving the Dean's List designation for the 2025 fall sem.ester To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Cotton Quick Take

January 5, 2026 Holiday trading carried through year-end as markets looked ahead to 2026. The year started off relatively quiet, but geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela could inject some volatility into energy markets.

Martin County Complex Releases Weekly Calendar

MARTIN COUNTY - With a full slate of activities on the calendar, the Martin County Complex has announced its lineup of events for the upcoming week, inviting the community to take part in a range of avents. Sunday, January 11 Tray Paul Open Team Roping 10 a.m.