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Next Farmers market features car show July 1

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
STANTON - The next farmers market is set for July 1 from 6-8 p.m. and will be 'Cars and Stripes' themed to celebrate independence day. There will be a classic car show and anyone who has one is encouraged to reach out and attend the market to show off and have fun.
Fryar named head football coach, athletic director at Garden City

Fryar named head football coach, athletic director at Garden City

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Fryar named head football coach, athletic director at Garden City

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
GLASSCOCK COUNTY Glasscock County ISD has officially promoted Clayton Fryar to be the district’s new head football coach and athletic director, following the resignation of Jeff Jones at the end of the school year. The promotion was approved by the school board during its June 10 meeting.

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Class off ‘75 to celebrate 50th Reunion

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
STANTON - The Stanton high School Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 50th Class Reunion this year at Old Settlers. They graduated with 41 students, and five classmates are deceased. They are expecting 20 this year as they celebrate their 50th.
The Messenger talks to FBI about rise in oilfield theft

The Messenger talks to FBI about rise in oilfield theft

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The Messenger talks to FBI about rise in oilfield theft

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
MARTIN COUNTY Oilfield theft in the Permian Basin is becoming more frequent and more organized, according to the FBI.

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Inaugural memorial golf tournament set for Aug. 8 in Odessa

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
STANTON - The First Responder Families of West Texas will be hosting the inaugural Danny Ireton Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Cattle Cox Company on Aug. 8 at Ratliff Ranch in Odessa.The tournament will be a four-man scramble with prizes for top teams, closest to pin and longest drive.
Team ropers compete in a World Series of Team Roping event last weekend, at the new Martin County Community Complex, which will hold its official grand opening June 28.

Team ropers compete in a World Series of Team Roping event last weekend, at the new Martin County Community Complex, which will hold its official grand opening June 28.

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Community complex to host grand opening next weekend; event calendar now open

Martin County
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Martin County is set to celebrate the official opening of its brand-new community complex, capping off a nearly three-year construction project that’s already brought in crowds, agility dogs and roping horses.The public is invited to the grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m.
Hard work pays off: Garden City livestock judging team earns spot at nationals

Hard work pays off: Garden City livestock judging team earns spot at nationals

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Hard work pays off: Garden City livestock judging team earns spot at nationals

College Station
Thursday, June 19, 2025
After years of dedication, early mornings, and long drives across Texas, the Garden City High School livestock judging team is heading to a national competition for the very first time.

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Fixin’ to Happen

Stanton
Thursday, June 19, 2025
- The Stanton high School Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 50th Class Reunion this year at Old Settlers. They graduated with 41 students, and five classmates are deceased. They are expecting 20 this year as they celebrate their 50th.

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Governor Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Laws In Denton

Denton
Thursday, June 19, 2025
— Governor Greg Abbott last week signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse.“When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000,” said Governor Abbott.
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