Greenwood band takes on New York, performs at Carnegie Hall

Spring break came and went a month ago, but a group of Greenwood students is still relishing a trip of a lifetime.

Applications open for GISD pre-K program

GREENWOOD Greenwood ISD has opened applications for its prekindergarten program for the 2026-27 school year. Applications opened April 6 and are being accepted at the Greenwood Elementary front office.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down.

The Race We Run

A Cloud of witnesses: This is talking about the Heroes, The hall of Faith in Chapter 11. of Hebrews. Who set an example for all of history! Now, people in heaven are not looking down on us , witnessing what we are doing, if they were, they would be weeping and very unhappy.

JOAQUIN: MOTORCYCLE MECCA

Part Owner of Texas JOAQUIN: MOTORCYCLE MECCA It’s amazing what you find in small towns. Joaquin, on the eastern edge of Texas, has a world class motorcycle museum.

DID BOOTH FIND A HIDING PLACE IN TEXAS?

On Apr. 14, 1865, five days after Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, a 26 year old member of the “first family of the American stage” murdered Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.

Cotton QuickTake

April 6, 2026 The Week Ahead Markets remain driven by geopolitics and energy, with Middle East tensions and inflation data in focus. Crude oil continues to lead the macro narrative as escalating Middle East conflict keeps energy markets elevated and sentiment highly reactive to headlines.

Greenwood garage sale returns for seventh year

GREENWOOD Greenwood homes are gearing up for the seventh annual community garage sale, scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This year, at least 60 families have signed up to host a sale. Sales begin at 8 a.m., rain or shine, but as in previous years, each family decides how long to remain open.

Free trash dropoff April 11

MIDLAND COUNTY - Midland County will host a countywide trash dropoff event Saturday, giving residents a chance to safely dispose of items that are often difficult to get rid of. The event is scheduled for April 11 from 9 a.m.