Kentucky Derby

Saturday May 4, 2024 was the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. Run for the Roses. It has been run every year on the first Saturday of May , except the year Covid moved it to September.

Farmer’s market set for Apr. 5

STANTON - Howdy folks! Swing by the 1884 Plaza next Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. for a night of wild west themed fun! Gear up in your best old western outfits and take “wanted” pictures with a photo op. There will have a horseshoe tossing contest, cornhole, and sheriff badges for the kiddos!

Dear Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda, Dry eye is a very common problem that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. But you don’t have to just put up with it.

Stanton Junior Represents Martin County at State Capitol in the TYLA Ag Advocacy Academy

AUSTIN - Martin County 4-H member and Stanton High School junior, Brayden Bryan, recently returned from a prestigious opportunity at the Texas Capitol in Austin, where she represented the future of agriculture as a Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture Ambassador at the Ag Advocacy Academy.

Cotton QuickTake

JULY 25, 2025 Cotton prices held steady again this week, lacking clear direction from global export trade. With the marketing year nearing its end and broader markets gaining strength, will cotton follow suit or continue to drift sideways? Get QuickTake’s read on the week’s events in five minutes.

Three arrested; deputies seize meth, cocaine & heroin in Stanton raid

MARTIN COUNTY Martin County deputies say a Thursday afternoon raid at a home on East Broadway and Florence led to one of the biggest drug seizures in county history.

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. July 28 - Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Macaroni/ Ham salad, Wheat Crackers, Golden Glow Salad, Fresh Fruit.