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Local Students Named to ACU Dean's Honor Roll in Fall 2024

ABILENE - Abilene Christian University announced Dean's Honor Roll students for the Fall 2024 semester. Students earn Dean's Honor Roll recognition by achieving a 3.6 or higher GPA while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.Briley Harrell, a sophomore Nursing major from Stanton.

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. February 10- Grilled Chicken Breast, Black-Eyed Peas, Seasoned Greens, Cornbread, Tropical Fruit Cup.
Cotton Quick Take

Cotton Quick Take

Cotton Quick Take

Disappointing news pressured the cotton market to new lows this week, while a steady flow of economic data produced volatility in financial markets. Is there relief in sight for cotton prices? Get QuickTake’s read on the week’s events in five minutes.

MCLL registration now open for 2025

Martin County Little League is excited to announce the 2025 Spring Baseball Registration is now open.Online is available now through Feb. 16.In person will be Feb. 1 from 9am-12pm at the Stanton Middle School Gym.Cost is $100 per player.

Soup cook-off just around the corner

- It’s almost time to find out who has the best recipe in Texas as the 35th Annual Great Texas Soup Cook-Off is just around the corner.This year’s event will be Feb. 8 at the Martin County Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m.
Eskew siblings have big day at Fort Worth Stock Show

Eskew siblings have big day at Fort Worth Stock Show

Eskew siblings have big day at Fort Worth Stock Show

– Monty Eskew, a 4-H member from Tarzan, earned Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, Reserve Champion Senior Heifer and Showmanship Champion with GKB Tanks Lady Kesley 804L 10 [PV] in the Brangus heifer division at the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) on January 25.
Stanton Football Sees Culture Shift Under Griffin and Arista

Stanton Football Sees Culture Shift Under Griffin and Arista

Stanton Football Sees Culture Shift Under Griffin and Arista

- Stanton High School’s football program received a major honor as head coach and athletic director Gary Griffin and defensive coordinator Steven Arista were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) as Football Coach of the Year and Assistant Football Coach of the Year for...

Midland ISD Police Department: Investigator Lupe Alcorta

- Investigator Lupe Alcorta has 14 years of experience in law enforcement and investigations including stops in Martin County and the City of Stanton.Alcorta began his career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a correctional officer.