BEST OF SHOW Flow Fitness earned Best of Show honors and a $125 prize in the 2026 Post Stampede Rodeo parade. | RUSS MORRIS
GIRL SCOUTS Post Girl Scouts invite area families to learn more about scouting, make new friends and join in upcoming activities on Friday, Aug. 14. | COURTESY PHOTO
COMMUNITY SUPPORT Jake Hantz, representing Atmos Energy, presented a $25,000 donation to the Post Volunteer Fire Department, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to supporting local first responders and strengthening the community. From left are Hantz, Brandi Price, Jimmy Valdez, Nora Caballero, Elsa Longoria, Kevin Larpenter, Derrick Smith, Bradie Armstrong and Steven Rocha. See ATMOS, page 8. | COURTESY PHOTO
GENERATIONS OF TRADITION Post Stampede Rodeo volunteers prepared for the action in the arena during the 86th annual event. | AMY MASON PENNELL
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The 86th annual Post Stampede Rodeo concluded Saturday, Aug. 8, following three nights of rodeo action Aug. 6–8 in Post.
SCOUTING SERVICE Megan Sila, district director for Scouting America’s Northwest Texas Council, served as guest speaker at the Post Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday, Aug. 4. | COURTESY PHOTO
JERSEY DAY Southland Eagles football players wore their favorite jerseys Aug. 4 while putting in work on the field as they prepare for the upcoming season. | COURTESY PHOTO
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