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Cotton QuickTake

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Looking ahead, agricultural markets remain seasonally supported but vulnerable to short-term volatility. The U.S. dollar softness is supportive of exportable commodities like cotton, but a stream of belated economic data may drive sharp price swings.
Polar Express

Polar Express

Polar Express

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Martin County Hospital District’s “Polar Express” float was one of the crowd favorites at the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in Stanton.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Fifty years ago I was working on a ranch that was 100 Thousand acres. Never felt lonely or bored. A man from town showed up and was asking directions to the neighbor’s which was about 30 miles away. We talked a short spell and he was most impressed on how far you could see.

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THE SECRET BEHIND SABINE RIVER BOUNDARY

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A career diplomat told President Andrew Jackson on Dec. 16, 1829 the inside story of how the Sabine River became the dividing line between Louisiana and Spanish territory -- a political bombshell Old Hickory waited 15 years to drop.
Why He Came

Why He Came

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Why He Came

Jannie Linney
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Every year we try and remind ourselves that through all history, many babies have become kings, bur only one King has ever become a baby.
MR. FRITZ IS A WAGON MAKER

MR. FRITZ IS A WAGON MAKER

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MR. FRITZ IS A WAGON MAKER

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Part Owner of Texas MR. FRITZ IS A WAGON MAKER“I love turning a piece of wood into something you can appreciate.”Those words were spoken by Brian Fritz who lives in the rural community of Wesley near Brenham. He restores chuck wagons.“You can get the parts for them pretty easy,” says Brian.

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Stanton ISD Implements New Locker Room Policy Following Senate Bill 8

Stanton
Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Beginning December 4, Senate Bill 8, also known as The Texas Women’s Privacy Act, will officially go into effect across the state.The new law impacts all public school districts and establishes required procedures governing how private spaces—such as locker rooms—may be designated and used.
Glasscock County FFA brings home state title, multiple awards

Glasscock County FFA brings home state title, multiple awards

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Glasscock County FFA brings home state title, multiple awards

Sydnee Gully Huntsville
Thursday, December 11, 2025
— The Glasscock County FFA chapter put its success on the state stage once again, sending eight students to compete in this year’s Texas Leadership Development Events (LDEs). The group, representing several grades and skills, showcased their talents Dec.

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Permian Basin Anti-Gang Center makes 150 arrests, seizes drugs and guns

Permian Basin
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Texas Anti-Gang Center of the Permian Basin says it made more than 150 arrests during its first three months of operation.According to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, TAG made 103 felony arrests and 52 misdemeanor arrests. Officers also seized 10.
Local Cheerleaders Perform at Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Tour

Local Cheerleaders Perform at Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Tour

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Local Cheerleaders Perform at Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Tour

Garden City
Thursday, December 11, 2025
– Garden City Junior High cheerleaders Aubrey Halfmann and Khloee Sanders proudly represented their school and community as participants in the 2025 Varsity Spirit Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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