Law enforcement makes a handful of December arrests

MARTIN COUNTY - On Dec. 5, 2024, Stanton Police officers arrested Valeria Rosas, 20 of Stanton, for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3LT 28G, Prohibited Substance Corr/ Civ Com Facility-Attempt, and Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 GT=4G LT 400G.On Dec.

Start searching for recipes, the soup cook-off will be Feb. 8

- It’s getting close to time to find out who has the best recipe in Texas as the 35th Annual Great Texas Soup Cook-Off draws near.This year’s event will be Feb. 8 at the Martin County Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m.

Local exhibitors ready for annual county shows

- It’s the New Year and that means one thing in West Texas, annual County Livestock Shows.Glasscock County will kick things off this year with its 88th Annual Livestock Show at 8 a.m. on Jan. 10 with the Sheep Show.

Midland County Announces Warrant Roundup

Midland County officials are gearing up for a major warrant roundup beginning January 1, 2025. According to an official notice from Midland County Warrant Services, law enforcement will actively search for individuals with outstanding warrants.

Texas Ends Annual Vehicle Inspections in 2025

A new Texas law will eliminate the requirement for safety inspections on personal vehicles.

Shaw and Carmen

I was impressed how many of these cattle were so hard to herd and pen. It all related to their past experience. They had many bad manners when it came to being herded and moved. I thought I would do some experimenting and see if I could gentle them some to people.

TEXANS SETTLED THEIR DIFFERENCES WITH DUELS

Mortally wounded in a Christmas Eve duel at Gonzales, Virginian Reuben Ross survived the Battle of San Jacinto only to die on Christmas Day 1839.The deadly dispute began two months earlier, when Ross challenged Henry McCulloch, brother of the famous Ben, to a duel on behalf of an offended friend.

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. Breast, Black-Eyed Peas,Seasoned Greens, Cornbread,Tropical Fruit Cup.

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