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Members of the Martin County 4-H recently competed in the 4-H District 6 Food Challenge. Pictured are Extension Agent Kade Hunter, Junior Team members Hadley Springer, Lorelei Wagner, Prestyn Borgstedt and Hattie Creech. The Junior Team placed 2nd in the District 6 4-H Food Challenge in Garden City, on Dec. 9.

Members of the Martin County 4-H recently competed in the 4-H District 6 Food Challenge. Pictured are Extension Agent Kade Hunter, Junior Team members Hadley Springer, Lorelei Wagner, Prestyn Borgstedt and Hattie Creech. The Junior Team placed 2nd in the District 6 4-H Food Challenge in Garden City, on Dec. 9.

Glasscock County junior livestock show just around the corner

- As the start of 2025 draws near, so does the The 88th Annual Glasscock County Junior Livestock Show.In just a couple weeks, exhibitors will enter the show ring with their animals and present their hard work for the judges.The stock show kicks off on January 10 at 8 a.m. with the Sheep Show.
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Cotton Quick Take

Bearish sentiment persisted in the cotton market as March futures hit a lifetime low.Stock markets were mixed following the Fed’s interest rate cut and reports of strong economic growth. How will markets respond to these unfolding events and a potential government shutdown in the week ahead?
Garden City’s Lacy Seidenberger is the Grand Champion at Piggin In the Permian at the Horseshoe in Midland.

Garden City’s Lacy Seidenberger is the Grand Champion at Piggin In the Permian at the Horseshoe in Midland.

Seidenberger wins top honors at Piggin’in the Permian

- Hundreds of exhibitors found their way to the Horseshoe Arena on Dec. 6 for the 21ast Annual Piggin’ in the Permian.The jackpot included a 10-breed format: Berkshire Duroc Hamp Hereford Poland Spot York WOPB Light Cross Dark Cross.When the doors opened on Dec.
Stanton winner Aubree DeLeon (5th Grade) pictured with Brianna Allred (PBUWCD Education Coordinator)

Stanton winner Aubree DeLeon (5th Grade) pictured with Brianna Allred (PBUWCD Education Coordinator)

Water district announces calendar contest winners

- The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District is excited to announce the top 12 winning candidates for this year’s calendar contest! The four schools in the water district are Forsan, Grady, Sands and Stanton.
Grady Winners

Grady Winners

Grady Winners

Sands Winners. Left to Right: Emmalyn Miles (4th Grade), Gerherd Neufeld (5th Grade), Shylo Mitchell (4th Grade Teacher), Mia Solis (5th Grade), Brianna Allred (PBUWCD Education Coordinator), Cree Howard (5th Grade) and Michele Stinson (5th Grade Teacher)

Sands Winners. Left to Right: Emmalyn Miles (4th Grade), Gerherd Neufeld (5th Grade), Shylo Mitchell (4th Grade Teacher), Mia Solis (5th Grade), Brianna Allred (PBUWCD Education Coordinator), Cree Howard (5th Grade) and Michele Stinson (5th Grade Teacher)

Sands Winners. Left

Grady wins elementary, junior high district meet

– Students at Grady Elementary and Grady Junior High had stellar performances at the District UIL meet last week winning both divisions.Elementary1. Grady – 629.5 2. Borden County – 597 3. Klondike – 487 4. Sands – 189.5 5. Loop – 127 6. Dawson – 119 Junior High 1. Grady – 1193.2 2.

Lady Kats stay perfect in district play

GARDEN CITY - The Lady Kats of Garden City have climbed to the top of the district standings with two more victories last week to stay undefeated at 3-0.First was a hard fought win that was closer than the eight point spread, a 48-40 battle against Irion County.Scorers for the Lady Kats: K.

Grady holds on the beat Odessa Compass

GRADY - It was an epic junior varsity contest between the Grady Wildcats and the Odessa Compass Academy Cougars last Friday at the Wildcat Gymnasium.The Wildcats dominated the first three quarters, starting with a 16-7 first quarter and 26-16 halftime lead.