Cotton Quick Take

February 2, 2026 Risk appetite is cautious to start February, with policy uncertainty and a busy week of data keeping markets on watch.Markets start the week on a cautious note, with a sharp selloff in precious metals weighing on broader risk sentiment.

Spring and Summer opportunities abound for Glasscock County 4-H Members

- This spring and summer promise to be an exciting and opportunity-filled season for 4-H members, with a wide variety of contests, educational programs, leadership experiences, and educational camps available at the county, district, and state levels.

Guadalupana to host special fundraiser at St. Joseph’s Parish in Stanton

- St. Joseph’s Parish Guadalupanas are hosting a special Valentinethemed fundraiser featuring raffle prizes, gift baskets, and a community breakfast in the church hall. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each for a chance to win one of four Adult Valentine baskets.

Coming up at the county complex

Friday, February 6No Limits Junior Roping Association Youth Event Team Roping Jackpot 7 p.m.

Martin County gears up for March primary as early voting opens Feb. 17

WEST TEXAS - Early voting for the March 3 primary election kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 17, and runs through Friday, Feb. 27.

Stanton Police Department now fully staffed after three new hires

- For the first time in a long while, the Stanton Police Department is fully staffed.Interim Police Chief Dustin Franco confirmed that three new officers have joined the department, bringing the total number of officers to six — the department’s full capacity.

Ponder

As I prayed about moving into the first of this year, I heard the word “Ponder,” in my spirit, Ponder some things, like, what is First in our Life. We “Put time into thinking, Ponder, get established, who and what is first in our life. Number one of the Big 10 came to my mind.

SOME WORDS ABOUT WINTER

I don’t like winter. I don’t like being cold. My fingernails turn blue as soon as the temperature falls below 40 degrees. My energy level falls and all I want to do is curl up in a warm room and read a book. Consequently, we rarely vacationed in cold climates when our children were growing up.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, What treatments are recommended to help with tinnitus? I started noticing a subtle ringing in my ears about 10 years ago, but it’s gotten much more bothersome since I turned 60.