THE SWASHBUCKLING BANDIT KING

The unprecedented manhunt entered its fifth week on Aug. 19, 1934 with two of the six escapees from Texas’ Death Row still on the loose.

SAN ANGELO’S FAMOUS CLOCK SHOP

Part Owner of Texas SAN ANGELO’S FAMOUS CLOCK SHOPMartin Valis repairs clocks and watches at his shop in downtown San Angelo.“One day I work on watches and the next day I work on clocks. It just all depends on what needs to be done next.”He’s been repairing clocks and watches fiftyseven years.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home, but just received a hefty $1,050 bill from the ambulance company. Doesn’t Medicare cover ambulance rides?

Cotton QuickTake

AUGUST 11, 2025 The Week Ahead With the new marketing year just underway, Tuesday’s USDA supply and demand update will be closely watched for changes to the production outlook.

Fixin’ to Happen

- The Martin County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first-ever Chamber Gala.The event will be Saturday, September 13, from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Martin County Convent / 1884 Plaza.It will be an Evening of Elegance & Community.

Stanton business helps give Texas Tech stadium a bold new look

- If you walk up to Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock this football season, you’ll notice something new before you even get inside. Two big black-and-red pumpjacks, the kind you normally see in the West Texas oilfields, are now sitting proudly on the green space outside the gates.

Cotton Quick Take

AUGUST 1, 2025 Cotton prices moved lower this week, as soft demand, tariff uncertainty, and broader market pressure kept futures on the defensive. With the new crop year underway and macro risks still swirling, will cotton find fresh direction or stay stuck in the summer slump?