Stanton mom, teacher creates reading workbooks for young learners

- Rachel Franklin Anderson, a Stanton native and reading specialist, has turned her classroom experience into a new tool for young readers. She recently published two volumes of Point to Read, a workbook series designed to help children build early literacy skills at home.

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 21 - Corn Dog, Mustard, Calico Corn, Broccoli, Pineapple Crisp.

Cotton Quick Take

JULY 11, 2025JULY 11, 2025 Cotton prices were quiet this week, drifting in narrow ranges as traders awaited fresh direction from Friday’s WASDE. Light volume, steady crop conditions, and subdued demand kept the market in a holding pattern.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

The Stanton Elementary announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the School Year 25-26 school year.

Garden City’s Brinkley named MVP at all-star game after comeback season

After a high school basketball journey marked by injury and determination, Texas Brinkley finished strong — earning a scholarship and the Offensive MVP award at the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-Star Game in Wichita Falls in late June.“It was a lot of fun,” Brinkley said about the game.

Martin County schools preparing for new statewide cell phone ban

MARTIN COUNTY - Starting this school year, a new Texas law will ban students from using their cell phones, smartwatches and other personal devices during the school day.

Garden City FCCLA students shine at national conference in Orlando

ORLANDO, FL - The Garden City chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) took 15 students to Orlando, Florida, to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, July 5-9.