Pastor Waymon Swopes works at his desk during his years as senior pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church. He served as pastor from 1987 until his retirement in 2010.

Pastor Waymon Swopes works at his desk during his years as senior pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church. He served as pastor from 1987 until his retirement in 2010.

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Before the pews, there was a saloon: Greenwood Baptist celebrates 100 years

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
There was something fitting about the timing of Greenwood Baptist Church's 100th anniversary...
Greenwood’s defense played a sensational game holding Central’s high powered offense to just three touchdowns, the Bobcats lowest of the season. photo by Graycee Underhill

Greenwood’s defense played a sensational game holding Central’s high powered offense to just three touchdowns, the Bobcats lowest of the season. photo by Graycee Underhill

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Rangers stand tall against 6A Central in heartbreaking 28-21 loss

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Greenwood Rangers may have come up short on the scoreboard Friday night, but they walked away...
Founding members J.M. King Sr., J.C. Brooks, B.T. Graham and Johnnie Morgan gather around a table with Pastor R.C. Hester for a monthly deacons' meeting at Greenwood Baptist Church in August of 1959.

Founding members J.M. King Sr., J.C. Brooks, B.T. Graham and Johnnie Morgan gather around a table with Pastor R.C. Hester for a monthly deacons' meeting at Greenwood Baptist Church in August of 1959.

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MCUD eyes new Martin County water source ahead of November bond election

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The Midland County Utility District has taken a step toward securing a new water source in Martin County that could provide millions of gallons of water per day to its service area, which includes much of the Greenwood community and Greenwood ISD schools.
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EX-LAWMAN GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE

EX-LAWMAN GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE

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EX-LAWMAN GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
An East Texas jury found a former Sunday school teacher and Prohibition agent guilty of murder on Oct. 19, 1923.
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Part Owner of Texas

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Part Owner of Texas

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Part Owner of Texas NOT MANY CROWS IN CHAPPELL HILL DURING OCTOBER Chappell Hill, a small community near Brenham, started a Scarecrow Festival 49 years ago as a fund raiser for the Historical Society, which sponsored the event.
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Rangerettes sweep Pecos to improve to 6-1 in District

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
GREENWOOD — The Greenwood Rangerettes continued their strong run through district play with a straight-set victory over Pecos. After being pushed in a tight opening set, Greenwood steadily took control of the match.

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Varsity Rangerettes race to runner-up finish at Spring Creek

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Greenwood cross country turned in another strong performance at the Spring Creek HS XC Invitational on Sept. 23 at Spring Creek Park, with the varsity Rangerettes finishing second overall and the varsity Rangers placing seventh in a large field.
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Greenwood Performance Cheer Team Builds Confidence, Community Spirit

Greenwood Performance Cheer Team Builds Confidence, Community Spirit

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Greenwood Performance Cheer Team Builds Confidence, Community Spirit

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
As the Greenwood community prepares for another exciting school year, one organization continues to inspire young athletes while spreading Ranger pride throughout West Texas—the Greenwood Performance Cheer Team.

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Lil' Ranger Nation celebrates first graduating class

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
GREENWOOD - The 4-year-old class at Lil' Ranger Nation, Greenwood ISD's daycare program, celebrated a milestone last week as its students graduated and prepared to begin kindergarten this fall. According to GISD Superintendent Ariel Elliott, there were 13 students in the inaugural graduating class.
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