Take me out to the ball game

“Well, it took me 17 years to get 3,000 hits in baseball, and I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.” -Hank Aaron Youmayfallintothecampof“baseballisthemostboring sport known to man.” Fair enough.

People of Justiceburg

On his Facebook page, I saw a segment of Pete Christy’s on little towns or burgs around the South Plains. He did an excellent job of including one or two from each county. The two from Garza County were Close City and Justiceburg.

This country needs another resurrection

Palm Sunday Bible class at East Side Church of Christ meant we were going to get use rubber cement. That liquid adhesive smelled so good, slathering it onto the brush was in itself a religious experience.

Past Easter Egg Hunts

I can’t believe it is Easter already! It seems like last week we were celebrating Christmas. One of the most popular children’s events at Easter has always been Easter egg hunts. There have been family, church and school hunts since Post was founded.

Taking a stand against public information blackouts

Shining light on our government through public information helpsusaskquestionsofelectedofficials—andholdthem accountable. Sunshine Week, taking place March 10-16, recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.

Women who made history in Garza County – Part III

Women have made history in Garza County in many different ways. This week, we are looking at first responders, including dispatchers at the Sheriff ’s office and EMTs. These are the women who take the first call for any emergencies in the county.

Did you vote?

Schools require 70% on r eport cards to pass. We expect medical professionals and mechanics to perform at a 100% level of care when it comes to our bodies and our v ehicles. Think 10% of your salary would pay the bills? I guarantee if you only put in 10% effort into your job, you would be fired.

Women who made history in Garza County – Part II

Few women living in Garza Countyhaveimpactedthe community as the nursing profession. The close relationships a nurse has within the community and the relationships they build can sometimes be a blessing. In a close-knit community, nurses may better view their patients’lifestylesandconditions.

Take a hike to Anthony, Texas, for Leap Year Festival

It’s that time. An added day to keep the Gregorian Calendar happy so that all is well in mathematics of the Earth’s rotation around the sun (which is exactly 365.25 days). The Leap Year Capital of the World is just a few hours west, nestled near the scenic Franklin Mountains.

Shoot it!

Little Dribbler sbasketball has several things happening at once. Kids are being told to look, pass, shoot, dribble, jump, grab and steal. It’s a tall order for these short humans. When you do have someone who actually can run and dribble and shoot, the issue then becomes one of ball management.