Cotton QuickTake

Body The cotton market posted five consecutive days of losses, weighed down by weather and broader market headwinds. Although the trade war continues, there are signs that tariff relief may be on the horizon.

Abbott, Chihuahua Governor Meet to Talk Border Security, Economic Growth

Body - Texas Governor Greg Abbott met on Wednesday, May 7 with Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván at the Governor’s Mansion to talk about border security and ways to grow the economy between Texas and the neighboring Mexican state.

New Jail on Schedule for 2026, Animal Shelter Under Consideration

Body Nearly a year into construction, the new Midland County jail is progressing as planned. Drivers passing the site at County Road 1140 and 110 can see crews working on concrete columns and the support slabs that will form the building’s foundation.

Area athletes wrap up track season at Austin

Body – It was a big week for several area athletes that competed at the UIL State Track and Field State Championships at Mike A Myers Stadium on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Greenwood had a total of three athletes competing in Class 4A.

Fixin’ to Happen

Body Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17! GREENWOOD - Don't miss one of the best farmers markets in West Texas — the 307 Farmers Market will feature more than 50 vendors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PBUWCD hosts 2025 Rainwater Harvesting Workshop May 13

Body STANTON - The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District will host its 2025 Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on May 13 from 6 pm to 7 pm at 708 W St. Peter Street in Stanton.

Jerry Taylor

Body Jerry Taylor has Randy Wiegel, Dow Jones, and Cotton Elliott all captivated in a storytelling circle. Jerry is the only one without his hat. It had been a long day at Salt Flat and Rowdy’s wagon was mighty comfy. A fine auditorium for Jerry to tell his stories in.

SAM IS MAKING A MOVIE

Body Part Owner of Texas SAM IS MAKING A MOVIE Sam Williamson of Dallas is making his first big movie. It’s about a woman in the Big Bend who was kidnapped and held hostage for16 hours.