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Stanton High School crowned Tino Rodriguez and Gabriela Bustillos the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. photo by Madi Mabry

Stanton High School crowned Tino Rodriguez and Gabriela Bustillos the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. photo by Madi Mabry

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Deputy responds to gunfire call near livestock

- A Martin County property owner recently called the sheriff’s office after hearing gunfire near his livestock and worrying the shots were too close.Deputy David Huerta responded to the call last Wednesday around 7:30 p.m.
Folks admiring classic cars at a past Redneck Roundup Car & Truck Show in Stanton. The show returns Oct. 11 for its fifth year and is expected to bring in about 400 cars and trucks. Proceeds benefit Gifts of Hope, which supports cancer patients and their families across the Permian Basin.

Folks admiring classic cars at a past Redneck Roundup Car & Truck Show in Stanton. The show returns Oct. 11 for its fifth year and is expected to bring in about 400 cars and trucks. Proceeds benefit Gifts of Hope, which supports cancer patients and their families across the Permian Basin.

Folks admiring classic cars at a past Redneck Roundup Car & Truck Show in Stanton

LEPC discusses emergency supplies, public training at latest meeting

Martin County Emergency Management Coordinator Chase Stiles says emergency preparedness is moving in the right direction, but there’s still work to do. At the most recent Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting on Sept.

Sitting In the Dark

We were sitting in the living room, when suddenly it happened, the lights went out. My wife and I found ourselves in total darkness. We talked about what to do; she would get the matches if I would light the candle on the living room mantle.

PBUWCD Announces Annual Water Level Changes

Each year, the water district conducts measurements on their observation wells throughout Martin and Howard counties. The results of those measurements help determine the annual change of the aquifers in this area.The difference of the average water level measurements from 20242025 is -0.

Senior Citizens Lunch Menu

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. Sept. 29 - Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle, French Fries, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Fruited Gelatin.Sept.

Cotton Quick Take

Unpredictable. Interesting. Pick your adjective to describe the data flow this week, which includes multiple inflation readings and personal income. We’re also watching developments in Congress on government funding, as current funding is set to expire on September 30.
A Garden City High School reporter interviews a fellow student for the latest edition of the school’s new weekly paper, GCHS weekly.

A Garden City High School reporter interviews a fellow student for the latest edition of the school’s new weekly paper, GCHS weekly.

Garden City students launch weekly newspaper

By Sydnee Gully Excitement is buzzing through the halls of Garden City ISD as students launch their very own newspaper, GCHS Weekly. This studentled club gives students the opportunity to express their voices and showcase their talents.
100th birthday celebration, cookbook release to honor Bud Lindsey

100th birthday celebration, cookbook release to honor Bud Lindsey

100th birthday celebration, cookbook release to honor Bud Lindsey

STANTON - On Oct. 1, the Martin County Senior Citizens Center will mark what would have been Bud Lindsey’s 100th birthday. Lindsey, a World War II veteran and longtime Stanton resident, died in his sleep on Veterans Day in 2024. He was 99.