Get your reunion postedinthepaper

STANTON - If you would like get your class reunion information in the newspaper, please contact Julie Snellgrove at 432413-9577 or send an email to juliesnellgrove7@gmail. com!! Come celebrate Stanton’s 100th birthday with a weekend full of events!!

1884 Plaza set for first market this weekend

STANTON - 1884 Farmers Market will kick off the season on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. with the theme Hello, Summer.There will be local vendors, kids' crafts, entertainment by Music with Celeste, Yo Lee's food truck, and Cafesito Bar with coffee.

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. May 11 - BBQ Chicken Breast, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Wheat Bread Pudding.

Cotton Quick Take

Friday’s jobs report is the main event. Expectations are fairly neutral, so the reaction will matter more than the number itself. The dollar will be key to watch – strength there would likely lean against export-heavy commodities like cotton, while any weakness could be supportive.

From Boots to Boardroom 60 Years of Excellence

First National Bank 

Marler shines, Garden City rallies to Runner-Up finish at State Golf Tournament

LEANDER — Excellence, resilience, and a final-day surge defined a memorable showing for both Grady and Garden City at the UIL Class 1A Girls State Golf Tournament, held at the scenic Crystal Falls Golf Club.

Fixin’ to Happen

1884 Plaza set for first marketSTANTON - 1884 Farmers Market will kick off the season on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. with the theme Hello, Summer.There will be local vendors, kids' crafts, entertainment by Music with Celeste, Yo Lee's food truck, and Cafesito Bar with coffee.

Reserve your spot in this years graduation edition

MARTIN/GLASSCOCK - The Martin County Messenger will publish its annual Graduation Edition on May 21, 2026, recognizing graduates from Stanton, Grady and Garden City.

Stanton search tied to alleged Sureños gang member leads to seizure of guns, explosives

MARTIN COUNTY - Homeland Security investigators and the Martin County Sheriff’s Office carried out a search Tuesday morning at a Stanton-area oilfield man camp connected to a Midland County man already facing federal gun charges tied to an illegal “Glock switch” shipped from China.