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Grady Wildcats face another tough test Friday

Grady

Thursday, August 20, 2026

- The Grady Wildcats are back at work after completing their first scrimmage of the season, and the...

Bond construction is happening all around the GCISD campus. The district has published a map on their website showing the parent drop-off and pick-up lane, traffic routes, and construction areas. Traffic routes remain the same as last year.

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Area school districts show gains in 2026 TEA ratings

West Texas

Thursday, August 20, 2026

- The Texas Education Agency released its 2026 A-F accountability ratings Friday, Aug.

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Martin County Jail meets state standards following annual inspection

Martincounty

Thursday, August 20, 2026

- The Martin County Jail has received a Certificate of Compliance from the Texas Commission on Jail...

Heavy machinery has arrived and construction on the new Stanton Middle School has begun. The school is expected to be completed by summer of 2028.

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McAllen man killed in three-truck crash on I-20 in Martin County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

- A 64-year-old McAllen man was killed and two other drivers were injured early Friday morning in a three-truck crash on Interstate 20 in Martin County, west of Stanton near the Midland County line.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred on Aug. 14 around 1 a.m.

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Fixin’ to Happen

Austin

Thursday, August 20, 2026

– The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hosting a public forum Aug.

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Cotton Quick Take

News Staff

Thursday, August 20, 2026

With the August USDA report now behind us, attention shifts back to what is happening in the field.

What’s happening at the Complex STANTON - 8/15 Zia Team Roping – 11 a.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/18 - Tray Paul Team Roping – 7 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/20 - Grable Open Team Roping Practice – 6 p.m. start in indoor arena – Free Admission 8/21-8/23 - Mathews Land & Cattle World Series Team Roping - Both Arenas Friday – 5 p.m. start Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. start

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