Martin County first responders were dispatched to another major wreck this week. This accident occurred on Monday morning on Hwy 349. The driver of the truck hit the back of a semi-trailer and was transported to an area hospital serious injuries, not life threatening.

Martin County first responders were dispatched to another major wreck this week. This accident occurred on Monday morning on Hwy 349. The driver of the truck hit the back of a semi-trailer and was transported to an area hospital serious injuries, not life threatening.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.

Ryan Peterson signs with the Miami Marlins after being selected 71st overall in the 2026 MLB Draft. Peterson, who lived in Stanton until after the seventh grade and whose father, John Peterson, served as athletic director at Stanton ISD, began his professional baseball career last week at the Marlins’ player development complex in Jupiter, Florida.

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Former Stanton student begins pro baseball journey as 71st pick in MLB Draft

Thursday, July 23, 2026

SHINER - Ryan Peterson’s baseball journey started in Stanton.On July 11, that journey reached another milestone when the Miami Marlins selected the former Sam Houston State pitcher with the 71st overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft.

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Free family movie night Aug. 5

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Chamber of Commerce will host a free family movie night Wednesday, Aug.

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Free self-defense class Aug. 8

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
STANTON - The Martin County Chamber will host a free self-defense class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The Stanton Varsity Buffalo Cheerleaders attended Cheer Camp at Angelo State University on July 12–15 and earned Excellent Blue Ribbons for both the Camp Routine and Spirit Routine evaluations, was Named Medium Varsity Spirit Routine Champions at Camp Championships and Buffy also brought home the Crowd Leader/Spirit Raiser Trophy.

The Stanton Varsity Buffalo Cheerleaders attended Cheer Camp at Angelo State University on July 12–15 and earned Excellent Blue Ribbons for both the Camp Routine and Spirit Routine evaluations, was Named Medium Varsity Spirit Routine Champions at Camp Championships and Buffy also brought home the Crowd Leader/Spirit Raiser Trophy.

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The Stanton Varsity Buffalo Cheerleaders

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Stanton FFA

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
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