Sale tax allotments reflect a slowdown in spending

AUSTIN_ Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems, and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 0.4 percent more than in May 2023.Net Payments this period to cities is $788,655,532.

What In The World is Going On?

In chapter four of Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, we are introduced to the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam. Most of the world’s oil is produced and controlled by Arab nations and most of their citizens subscribe to Islam. Dr.

The 501

What’s in your trunk? No spare tire? Either you were desperate for money and sold yours or, more likely, you bought a new car that doesn’t have one. Not even a “donut” spare. We could research the no-spare trend, but too much information squelches speculation.

The issue of public silence in the governmental body

I Could be Wrong, but... ANNA GIBSON Theever-decliningvoter participation from repercussions like the allegedly stolen presidential election in 2020 has increased a lack of balance in economic and political voices. Where inequality is high, many citizens don’t feel they have a voice.

City of Post hires Public Works Director/Dog Catcher

The City of Post hired Michael Cole as the Public Works Director on April 1, 2024. His responsibilities include supervising five city employees who care for the parks, streets, cemetery and airport maintenance. In addition, he will also be the animal control officer and code enforcement officer.

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCH Faucets, swings, goatheads and roadkill Do you have a favorite outdoor water faucet? If it’s one from your childhood, it’s probably imbued with memories of summertime fun. My current favorite is the one that mostly doesn’t freeze in winter. It evokes many memories.

The promise

Spring has brought the blessings of rain and the trauma of storms (twisters) in the past two weeks. Nature has her way of soothing us and scaring us. These are times, too, when the rainbow may grace the sky after such events. We know the promise it represents to those of the Christian faith.

High-end electrical users could strain grid

AUSTIN—The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week.

Remembering the Verbena community

If you travel 15 miles northeast of Post, you will enter the community of Verbena. Before Garza County was formed, this community had a church and a growing population.

Early voting underway in local elections

AUSTIN— Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live. There are various ways to learn what is on the local ballot.