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Cotton Quick Take

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The cotton market posted five consecutive days of losses, weighed down by weather and broader market headwinds. Although the trade war continues, there are signs that tariff relief may be on the horizon. Still, the ongoing conflict contributed to disappointing economic data throughout the week.

Abbott, Chihuahua Governor Meet to Talk Border Security, Economic Growth

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Abbott, Chihuahua Governor Meet to Talk Border Security, Economic Growth

Austin

Thursday, May 8, 2025

- Texas Governor Greg Abbott met on Wednesday, May 7 with Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván at the Governor’s Mansion to talk about border security and ways to grow the economy between Texas and the neighboring Mexican state.

Regenia Hunt was honored at the Annual Chamber Banquet as she was presented the Outstanding Community Service Award

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Area athletes wrap up track season at Austin

Austin

Thursday, May 8, 2025

– It was a big week for several area athletes that competed at the UIL State Track and Field State Championships at Mike A Myers Stadium on the University of Texas campus in Austin.Competing in Class 3A were Stanton Buffaloes Kolie Madison and Jake Benedict.

Stanton community overwhelmingly passes bond

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Stanton community overwhelmingly passes bond

Stanton

Thursday, May 8, 2025

– There will be a new middle school built in Stanton and extensive changes to Stanton Elementary in the coming years as Stanton ISD Proposition A passed by an overwhelming majority.Stanton ISD school district residents voted 201 For and 51 Against to approve the bond by 79.76%.

Glasscock County FFA members competed at the State FFA Contests in Lubbock last weekend. The teams were Cotton, Food Science, Entomology, and Plant ID. Cotton (pictured) - Sterling, Kelton, Grady, Caleb S. - 5th in the state! (Out of 153 teams) Food Science - Ella, Landry B., Melanie G., Joslyn - 34th in the state, 2nd in Area 2 Entomology - Sydnee, Emily, Sophie - 33rd in the state, 2nd in Area 2 Plant ID - Katelyn E., Clayton, Wyatt, Kannon, Riley H. - 35th in State, 3rd in Area 2

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Glasscock County FFA

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Glasscock County FFA

Lady Bearkats crowned Class 1A State Champions

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Lady Bearkats crowned Class 1A State Champions

Leander

Thursday, May 1, 2025

- The best Class A golfers in Texas made their way to Leander this week for the UIL State Golf Championships at Crystal Falls Golf Club.After the first day of competition, Utopia had the team lead followed by Garden City and Grady.

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Convent to host free community concert May 3

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

STANTON - Looking for something to do this weekend, head over to the 1884 Plaza in Stanton for a free community event.The Convent Board is excited to announce Stateline Band will be in town for a community wide concert on May 3, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.Not wanting to cook dinner?

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Fixin’ to Happen

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

STANTON - The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District will be hosting its 2025 Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on Tuesday, May 13th from 6 pm to 7 pm.The workshop will take place at the PBUWCD office located at 708 W St. Peter Street in Stanton, TX.

Martin County Joins Region in Mourning Fallen Dawson County Deputy

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Martin County Joins Region in Mourning Fallen Dawson County Deputy

News Staff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

The law enforcement community across West Texas is mourning the loss of Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez, 42, who was killed in the line of duty on April 22 after being struck during a traffic stop.

WWII Hero Finally Comes Home After 83 Years

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WWII Hero Finally Comes Home After 83 Years

O’donnell

Thursday, May 1, 2025

— After more than 80 years, Sgt. R.L. Tyler has finally returned home.Tyler served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was part of the Headquarters Squadron of the 19th Bombardment Group. In April 1942, after the U.S.

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