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Fixin’ to Happen

- It’s almost time to file an application for a place on the ballot to be a council person for the City of Stanton General Election.Filing starts on Jan. 15, 2025 and goes through Feb. 14, 2025.To file in person, go City Hall at 102 West School St. in Stanton.Applications can be mailed to P.O.
Lady Buffs win annual Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic, Alvizo takes top individual honor

Lady Buffs win annual Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic, Alvizo takes top individual honor

Lady Buffs win annual Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic, Alvizo takes top individual honor

– The Lady Buffaloes are once again basketball royalty after being crowned champions at the annual Pinkey Jones Hooptown Tournament in Stanton last weekend and freshman point guard Lauren Alvizo is the queen of the castle winning tournament MVP.

Former Stanton coach to be inducted into hall of fame

- The Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Class recently announced its Induction Class of 2025.Bill Grissom of Winters was the leading rusher at McMurry as a junior and senior in 1963 and 1964, and was among the survivors of the belly-landing plane crash involving the McMurry football team.

Good information to know about the Messenger

has some important information to update.There will be a new telephone number to call for all reasons: advertising, news, billing, and even the occasional complaint. Call the publisher, David Butler, at 432-296-0550.
The Stanton High School band performed Christmas songs

The Stanton High School band performed Christmas songs

The Stanton High School band performed Christmas songs

The Stanton High School band performed Christmas songs for the large crowds at the 3rd Annual Carmelite Christmas at the 1884 Plaza in Stanton on Tuesday night.
The Martin County Convent

The Martin County Convent

The Martin County Convent

The Martin County Convent board has recently setup its new nativity scene at the 1884 Plaza. The new chapel is nearing completion as he outside has been fully bricked.

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. Sauce, Green Beans, Tossed Salad,Garlic Bread, Key Lime Pie.

Fixin’ to Happen

- The legendary SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo will pack in the entertainment with two after Rodeo Dances for the 2025 run from Jan 2 – 11. Four musical artists will take the stage for the concerts set on Friday, January 3 and 10 in barn “g” at the Ector County Coliseum.

Extraordinary nurses to be recognized at local hospital

- On January 1st, 2025 – Nurses at Martin County Hospital District will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses . The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.