Cotton Quick Take

Body Markets were active this week, with cotton holding steady in a narrow range as traders watched mixed weather conditions, strong export shipments, and ongoing trade news. With key reports and inflation data on the horizon, where do prices go from here?

Fixin’ to Happen

Body A flag retirement ceremony will be held at 1884 Plaza (Convent) 301 E. Carpenter; Stanton on Saturday, June 14 at 6 pm.

Community rallies for Greenwood father injured in fire

Body Jeremy Heatley has been a steady presence in Greenwood’s youth sports, coaching baseball and football and serving on the Little League board. He is known as someone who shows up—for kids, for families, and for the community.

Odessa man dies in wreck on Hwy 158

Body A man was killed in a crash Monday on State Highway 158 near County Road 1110, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, the crash happened around noon on June 9 and involved a 2024 Ram 2500 and a 2007 Freightliner pulling a trailer.

Abbott signs bill giving schools more money, bigger teacher raises

Body - Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law that will give Texas public schools a major funding boost and provide pay raises for teachers and school staff. The new law, known as House Bill 2, adds $8.5 billion in funding for public education across the state.

Next farmer’s market will be Luau themed

Body - The 1884 Plaza’s next farmers and makers market on June 17 will be Hawaiian Luau themed. This market will run from 6 p.m.

World series roping event at complex all weekend

Body - Matthew’s Land and Cattle will host a World Series of Roping event this weekend at the Martin County Complex. Friday, noon - ~5p.m.