KYLER STRONG 13-year-old Kyler Smith is receiving community support through a GoFundMe campaign and a medical expense account at Peoples Bank following his diagnosis with T-cell lymphoma. | COURTESY PHOTO
Post ready to celebrate nation’s 250th
FLAG RETIREMENT Chuck Ratliff, from left, Braxton Reiter and Steve Tidwell participate in the VFW Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 28, respectfully retiring worn American flags in accordance with long-standing military tradition. | LACEY REITER
Garza County Judge Lee Norman recently administered the oath of qualification to County Judge-elect Ted Weems, who is unopposed on the November ballot, certifying that Weems meets the legal qualifications to serve as county judge. | COURTESY PHOTO
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Mother Road ‘Test’
Texas first state to mandate Bible
Speak out today for a Route
SECTIONAL RUN The Post Little League 11/12 Lady Lopes advanced to Sectionals after winning the District 38 championship, where they were defeated by Monahans. | COURTESY PHOTO
Micronutrients are essential
Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece
“The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has continued east after our tragic loss, knowing Dr. Baker's passion for education and experience... especially when it came to Route 66,” posted leaders of the caravan on the event’s Facebook page June 13. “We carry his memory with us as well as his zeal for adventure.” | ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL CARAVAN
Catherine Estelle “Cathy” Cook, 1967–2026
Gloria Annette Trout, 1938–2026
Joe John Bland, 1944–2025