Cotton QuickTake

Market volatility persisted after the Trump Administration’s announcement and subsequent pause of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. Despite facing challenges from outside markets, the cotton market managed to close higher for the week.

Season end review for Martin County 4-H stock show exhibitors

Martin County 4-Her’s had such great success during the 2025 Major Stock Shows!“I wanted to express how proud we are of the kids and their hard work!!” said Isabelle Buitron with the Martin County Extension Office.

Well known Garden City couple passes away after wreck

— A very well known and beloved Garden City couple have died following a crash after a vehicle failed to yield the right of way.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, at about 3:46 p.m., Apr.

Fixin’ to Happen

- What do 3,000 friendly people, 30,000 shoppers, and a few old soreheads have in common? Old Sorehead Trade Daysthat’s what!Stanton will again be hosting Trade Days on Apr. 12 and 13 to buy, sell or trade just about anything!

Voting on new Stanton ISD bond starts Apr. 22

- If you haven’t heard, Stanton ISD has a new bond proposal that will be on the May 2025 ballot.The biggest part of the bond will consist of building a new middle school. It will be located north of the current high school baseball/softball complex and south of the interstate.

Cotton Quick Take

Markets plunged into turmoil following the Trump Administration’s announcement of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The cotton market hit its daily trading limit to close the week under intense riskoff pressure. What’s ahead for cotton as we enter another week of certain uncertainty?

Safety is in Your Hands. Every Dig. Every Time.

WEST TEXAS – Did you know more than 50 percent of outside natural gas leaks are caused by digging or construction that disturbs natural gas pipelines?Even minor damage, such as a nick, scrape, or dent in a pipeline or its coating, can weaken the pipeline and lead to a future leak.