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Stanton
- The Martin County Senior Center will welcome the new year with a time-honored local tradition when it hosts its Annual New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Lunch on Thursday, January 1, 2025, in Stanton.The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Cotton QuickTake
News Staff
December 29, 2025 The Santa rally has held so far this week, with improving markets helping breathe some life back into the ag complex.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Marisela Juarez, 38, of Stanton, was arrested on a felony charge of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.
Stanton woman arrested for felony DWI with child in vehicle
Stanton
- A Stanton woman was arrested late Sunday after police said she was driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, which is a felony offense under Texas law..The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Dec. 28 after the Stanton Police Department received a report of a reckless driver.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stanton police chief resigns; city council to meet Tuesday to discuss interim leadership
Stanton
- Joe Morales resigned as Stanton’s police chief on Monday, Dec. 29, according to Morales and Mayor Sally Poteet.The City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, to address the leadership transition.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Danny and Billie Fryar pose next to Santa and Mrs. Claus at the senior center Christmas party. Each guest received a bag of gifts purchased with funds raised by The Corner Day Spa & Salon.
Local business raises $4,500 to provide Christmas gifts for local seniors
Stanton
The Martin County Senior Center held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 9 to celebrate the holiday season with local seniors and staff.The party took place at the new Stanton Community Center and included a catered meal.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Evidence recovered from the vehicle during the drug investigation, including methamphetamine, scales and cash. Deputies found additional meth and paraphernalia in a motel room.
Tip leads deputies to meth bust at Stanton motel
Stanton
- Two women were arrested and 186 grams of methamphetamine were seized Saturday in Stanton after law enforcement officers searched a motel room and a vehicle seen leaving the property, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Randy Cozart said his office received a tip on Dec.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Scholarship opportunity announced
Martin County
- The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District is proud to be sponsoring their annual scholarship essay contest for graduating seniors who are planning to attend college or trade school.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Annual New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Lunch returns to Martin County Senior Center
Stanton
- The Martin County Senior Center will welcome the new year with a time-honored local tradition when it hosts its Annual New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Lunch on Thursday, January 1, 2025, in Stanton.The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Water district set to collect well measurements
Permian Basin
Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) personnel are set to begin their annual depthto- water level measurements.The data collected helps determine the effect of the 2024 pumping on groundwater levels in the aquifers within the district.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Several new Texas laws set to take effect Jan. 1
Texas
- A number of new state laws will go into effect in Texas on Jan. 1 after being approved during the 2025 legislative session and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.The new laws cover a range of topics, including immigration enforcement, business taxes, evictions and technology.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025