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Junior high Wildcats take down Cougars

– The junior high Grady Wildcats put on a superb performance Monday night beating the visiting Klondike Cougars by double digits.Grady opened the contest with a 10-4 run and held 15-10 lead at halftime.
2025 Martin County Stock Show exhibitors.

2025 Martin County Stock Show exhibitors.

PBUWCD to begin annual area water level measurements

Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) personnel are set to begin their annual depth-towater level measurements.The data collected helps determine the effect of the 2024 pumping on groundwater levels in the aquifers within the district.

Local Congressmen fight to protect women’s sports

— Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) voted to pass legislation that will protect female athletes in Texas and across America.
Jason Mahan and his father John Mahan.

Jason Mahan and his father John Mahan.

Stanton’s Giant Gun: A Collaboration of Craftsmanship and Vision

- Driving along I-20 at the corner of Highway 137, you can't help but notice an extraordinary sight: a gigantic pistol, standing tall and proudly, crafted by local welders Jason Mahan for Kevin Cook, the owner of The Martin County Armory in Stanton.
Celebrating 70 Years of Love, Faith & Music

Celebrating 70 Years of Love, Faith & Music

Celebrating 70 Years of Love, Faith & Music

- On Jan. 21, 1955, Charles and LaRue Pierce were united in marriage at Courtney Baptist Church in the Courtney Community, surrounded by friends and family who celebrated the beginning of their lifelong journey together.
Daniel Woodward exhibited the Grand Champion Single Rabbit at the 2025 Martin County Stock Show. More champion photos to be publish in the coming weeks

Daniel Woodward exhibited the Grand Champion Single Rabbit at the 2025 Martin County Stock Show. More champion photos to be publish in the coming weeks

Stone, Wagner, Collier, Woodward, Alberts, Borgstedt, and Stone crowned grand champions

Dozens of exhibitors entered the show ring last weekend for the 2025 Martin County Livestock Show.Jade Stone, Patton Wagner, Cooper Collier, Daniel Woodward, Lillian Alberts, Channing Borgstedt, and Roxton Stone took Grand Champion Honors with their respective animals.
Madame Motley

Madame Motley

Madame Motley

I was feeling pretty good about the progress me and the puppies were making. We had all the country below the rim cleaned. At least the best I could tell with all my comings and goings to the HQ and back to my camp at the rock house. I had seen no sign below the rim.
A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER

A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER

A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER

You never know what’s going to happen when you go fishing In Alaska. Some fishermen up there are set netters.“They set their nets out,” says Joe Bob Brewster who ranches around Crystal Falls just outside of Breckenridge. He calls his ranch NPR, No problem Ranch.
God Has Set Us  Up To Succeed

God Has Set Us Up To Succeed

God Has Set Us Up To Succeed

Up To SucceedPraying about this “New Year,” seeking God for direction, and knowing that the number twenty has several meanings that could all work together for our benefit.
FOR ONCE THE INDIANS WIN A BATTLE

FOR ONCE THE INDIANS WIN A BATTLE

FOR ONCE THE INDIANS WIN A BATTLE

Although everything was in their favor, the Kickapoos, who were only passing through West Texas en route to Mexico, went out of their way to avoid a fight on Jan. 8, 1865.