Stanton graduate continues family tradition of service

— Just a few months after walking across the stage as a Stanton High School graduate, Valentino “Tino” Rodriquez has reached another milestone — this time as a sailor in the United States Navy.Rodriquez, 18, graduated from Navy boot camp Sept.

Healthy Kids Running Series returns to Midland for 11th consecutive session

- Children from the wider Midland-area will have another opportunity to get moving, have fun and experience the excitement of running this fall as the Healthy Kids Running Series returns to Sidwell Park for its 11th consecutive session.

Sixteen Glasscock County 4-H

Sixteen Glasscock County 4-H members traveled to Alpine to attend the Texas 4-H District 6 Senior Leadership Lab at Sul Ross University.

SNEAK PEEK

The Martin County Historical Museum will unveil the first phase of its renovations from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 10. Among the new exhibits is this display highlighting the history of the Texas and Pacific Railroad and its role in shaping the region after its arrival in the late 1800s.

Stanton FFA

Stanton FFA members Kambrie Anderson and Brayden Bryan were recognized during the 2026 Texas FFA State Convention for earning the prestigious Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded to student members by the Texas FFA Association.

Martin County 4-H members earn leadership positions at district conference

- Three Martin County 4-H members attended the Texas 4-H District 6 Leadership Lab this summer at Sul Ross University in Alpine, where two were elected to district leadership positions.

Local high school students set sights on medical careers at summer camp

STANTON – Five ambitious Stanton High School Health Science students are trading a portion of their summer break for scrubs and stethoscopes. These local scholars were selected to attend a summer camp at Sul Ross University.

Stanton Elementary celebrates fifth six-weeks honor roll and perfect attendance

- Stanton Elementary recognized the hard work and dedication of its students for the fifth six-weeks grading period, releasing the A Honor Roll, AB Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance lists for Semester 2, Cycle 2.

Lenorah family searching for missing pet tortoise Shelly

- A Lenorah family is asking for help after their pet African tortoise went missing over the weekend.Shelly, who the family calls “Shell,” belongs to Heather Christon and her family, who live near SH 176 and County Road 3301.

Stanton FFA

Stanton FFA members turned in strong performances at the District FFA Speaking Contest, earning multiple top finishes and advancing several students to the Area competition. In Exempt Speaking, Kambrie Anderson placed 2nd and qualified for Area competition, while Ryleigh Ramirez finished 5th.