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Cotton Quick Take

Cotton Quick Take

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Cotton Quick Take

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body August 3, 2026 Cotton heads into the week with crop conditions, export demand, and next week’s August supply and demand report in focus, while Friday’s U.S. employment report highlights the week’s macro calendar.
Greenwood eighth grader Maili Ruiz, who runs for the Midland Cheetahs Track Club, won two state titles in the 14-and-under girls division at the 2026 TAAFGames of Texas. She won the 800-meter race in 2 minutes, 22.02 seconds and the 1,600-meter race in 5:09.38. Ruiz also helped her 4x400-meter relay team win a silver medal.

Greenwood eighth grader Maili Ruiz, who runs for the Midland Cheetahs Track Club, won two state titles in the 14-and-under girls division at the 2026 TAAFGames of Texas. She won the 800-meter race in 2 minutes, 22.02 seconds and the 1,600-meter race in 5:09.38. Ruiz also helped her 4x400-meter relay team win a silver medal.

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Greenwood athletes compete at 2026 TAAF Games of Texas

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body BRYAN - Several Greenwood athletes competed with the Midland Cheetahs Track Club at the 2026 TAAF Games of Texas State Track Meet in Bryan. The meet was held July 30 through Aug.
Midland County Utility District calls bond election, opens water connections and bulk sales

Midland County Utility District calls bond election, opens water connections and bulk sales

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Midland County Utility District calls bond election, opens water connections and bulk sales

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body MIDLAND COUNTY The Midland County Utility District is asking voters to approve a $299 million bond after voters rejected a $645 million proposal in May 2025. The district’s fivemember board voted in July to place the new proposal on the November ballot.
Jesus Is My Boundary

Jesus Is My Boundary

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Jesus Is My Boundary

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body In the beginning everything was created “ And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist”[Colo. 1:17].

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The Savvy Senior

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth it, and if so, which one do you recommend?
CORVETTES IN JEFFERSON

CORVETTES IN JEFFERSON

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CORVETTES IN JEFFERSON

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Part Owner of Texas CORVETTES IN JEFFERSON “I’ve just been a car guy forever,” says Hollis Shadden of Jefferson. “I was told numerous times that it wouldn’t do me any good to win the lottery because I’d just blow it all on cars.” He bought his first car as a teenager.
FAMOUS INNKEEPER GOT HIS START IN TEXAS

FAMOUS INNKEEPER GOT HIS START IN TEXAS

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FAMOUS INNKEEPER GOT HIS START IN TEXAS

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body On Aug. 4, 1925, Conrad Hilton celebrated the grand opening of the first hotel he built from the ground up and the first he put his name on -- the Dallas Hilton.
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