Martin County Messenger

06/12/2025

JOIN US JUNE 23RD AT 11 AM to 1:30 PM
If you or someone you know is affected by aphasia, join us at MCHD to connect with a representative from the Aphasia Center of West Texas and learn about communication resources.

06/11/2025

🚨Martin County Emergency Planning Meeting – Tuesday, June 17
📍 The new community center – 909 Millhollan Way in Stanton
🕙 10 a.m.

The county is working to restart its Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and you’re invited to take part.

Emergency Management Coordinator Chase Stiles is working to rebuild the committee, typically made up of members of local emergency services.

“This is kind of a rebuilding meeting,” Stiles said. “We need to stay on top of emergency plans for the county.”

The public is welcome to ask questions, share concerns, and provide input.

“If you’re part of the community, we want to hear from you. Come ask questions, share concerns, help us plan.”

05/04/2025

Stanton ISD Bond PASSES
Final vote count: 201 in favor, 51 against.

05/01/2025

GRADY STUDENT SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CRASH WITH SAND TRUCK

A Grady ISD student sustained life-threatening injuries on Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a sand truck in Martin County. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and family members, the teenager was leaving his driveway on County Road 3100, near Highway 137, en route to play basketball with a friend when his pickup was hit by an oncoming truck. He was thrown from the vehicle and became pinned beneath it, with the cab and frame reportedly pressing down on his head and chest. He was airlifted to the hospital in Odessa, where he is intubated but in stable condition. DPS is investigating the crash.

04/29/2025

TRUMP SIGNS NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER: TRUCK DRIVERS MUST SPEAK ENGLISH CLEARLY

🚛 We've broken down the basics based on information from the White House and U.S. Department of Transportation websites. Here's what you need to know:

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, April 28, that makes it clear: truck drivers in America must be able to speak and understand English.

There’s already a federal rule that says truckers need to know enough English to read road signs, talk to law enforcement, and fill out reports, but it hasn’t been strictly enforced in recent years. Trump’s order tells the Department of Transportation to start cracking down. If a driver can’t show they know enough English, they could now be taken off the road immediately.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, in part:
“If a driver can’t read signs or talk to officers, they’re not qualified to drive a big rig in America.”

The order also directs the Secretary of Transportation and the head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take action within the next 60 days. They must:

➡️Rescind the old 2016 “English Language Proficiency Testing and Enforcement Policy”

➡️Issue new guidance for inspections to make sure drivers truly meet English-language requirements under federal law.

The order also pushes for a review of commercial driver’s licenses, especially those issued to non-citizens, to double-check that they’re valid and properly vetted.

04/22/2025

Stanton’s Jake Benedict and Kolie Madison will be going to Austin on April 30 to compete in the State Track and Field Meet.
There will be a big sendoff next Wednesday starting at 8:15 am from the high school field house.
They will head to elementary on 137, turning on Broadway street, passing by the elementary/JH playground where all the students will be cheering.
They will then turn on college street, turn east on Business 20, and head towards Big Spring.

04/15/2025

It’s that time of the year where we highlight and celebrate our graduates from Stanton, Grady, and Garden City high schools.
If you own a business and want to do a congralatory ad, call or email us for more information.
Senior parents, we love to see those early year and baby photos. Send us one or two photos and a special message. Ads start at $50.
Deadline to be included is May 10. The special edition will come out May 15.
For more information:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 432-296-0550

We accept cash, check, credit card, Venmo, PayPal, and CashApp.

03/25/2025

Don't forget about the FREE bike helmet and vaccine clinic happening today through Thursday (March 25-27) from 10am-6pm at the community center. Kids who attend will receive a free bike helmet and coloring book on bike safety!

03/25/2025

Don't forget about the FREE vaccine and bike helmet clinic at the community center happening today through Thursday (March 25-27) from 10am-6pm. Kids who attend will receive a free bike helmet and coloring book on bike safety!

03/22/2025

🚲 Free bike helmet and vaccine clinic next week! 💉

📍Location: Martin County Community Center

📅 Dates: Tuesday March 25 - Thursday March 27

⌚️Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Vaccines are free and will include, Flu, MMR, DTAP, PCV,. HEP A, HEPB, HIB and IPV (both Pediatric and adult vaccines).

⭐️ Bonus: Kids who attend will receive a free bike helmet and coloring book on bike safety.

03/01/2025

Garden City Bearkats are the Region II Campions.
They beat Water Valley tonight 40-38 at the Junnell Center at Angelo State University.

Next up: Class A DI State Semi-Final
Garden City
vs
Valley
Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
United Spirit Arena, Lubbock

02/18/2025