Fixin’ to Happen

Next Farmer’s and Makers Market Sept. 2 - 1884 Plaza’s next Farmers and Makers Market will be held Sept. 2, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme of the market will be 'Are You Ready For Some Football?' Wear your favorite football gear and be entered to win a swag bag.

1884 Plaza to host free concert

- Join us at the 1884 Plaza on Sept. 6, for a free fall concert with the Sometimers Band from San Angelo Texas. Gates will open at 7:00 PM.YoLee's BBQ will be set us ready to serve up some tasty BBQ.A complimentary popcorn bar will be set up with a variety of fixings.

Martin County Chamber to host fundraiser

- 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.

5th annual car show coming to new complex

- The 5th Annual Redneck Roundup Car & Truck Show will take place October 11th from8am – 4pm at the new Martin County Community Center at909 Millhollon Way, Stanton.

The Steer Branded by MURDER

This is a local story that has been told by many..... Just a story that is worth repeating.This is a version written by J.Frank Dobie. Many others have written versions of the story, but I like this one. The MURDER STEER became a “Ghost Steer”.

SEVEN YEARS AT SEA

Part Owner of Texas Some people have dreamed of buying a boat and going to sea to experience new places, meet new people and explore some of the wonders of the world.Just leave everything behind and take off for parts unknown. Very few people have done that, but Bill Breeden did.

MID-LIFE CRISIS LEADS TO ROBBING TRAINS

On Aug. 23, 1892, a Gainesville newspaper confirmed the rumored death of a local politician turned train robber.Eugene Franklin Bunch did not fit the stereotype of the late nineteenth century outlaw.

Being Saved #2

Hearing God’s Voice “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” Many places in the Old Testament it is recorded that man heard the voice of God. Once when they refused to be led by the voice of God, God had a donkey speak to them. That got their attention.