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DOWNTOWN FUNDRAISER The GCJLA Winner’s Circle fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon, 127 E. Main St. in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

DOWNTOWN FUNDRAISER The GCJLA Winner’s Circle fundraiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Main Street Saloon, 127 E. Main St. in Post. | COURTESY PHOTO

GCJLA Gala to bring street dance, barbecue and live music to downtown Post

The Garza County Junior Livestock Association will hold its annual Winner’s Circle fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, bringing live music, barbecue, dancing and a live auction to downtown Post in support of local agriculture youth.
LASTING LEGACY Family and friends surrounded Post football hero Jack Kirkpatrick during the halftime ceremony dedicating the field at Jimmie Redman Memorial Stadium in his honor during Post’s homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. | SOFIA MORENO

LASTING LEGACY Family and friends surrounded Post football hero Jack Kirkpatrick during the halftime ceremony dedicating the field at Jimmie Redman Memorial Stadium in his honor during Post’s homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. | SOFIA MORENO

Post alum Jack Kirkpatrick honored at halftime of Bold Gold homecoming

Jack Kirkpatrick of Post’s Class of 1952 was officially honored at halftime of Bold Gold homecoming. The Bold Gold legend rode “shotgun” on the trainer cart to the 25-yard line.There, he was met by friends and family as Post ISD officially dedicated the football field in his name.
GRIDIRON GRIT The Bold Gold Offensive line prepared for the snap during Post’s 56-7 homecoming victory over Lubbock Trinity Christian last week. | SOFIA MORENO

GRIDIRON GRIT The Bold Gold Offensive line prepared for the snap during Post’s 56-7 homecoming victory over Lubbock Trinity Christian last week. | SOFIA MORENO

#7 Bold Gold outrun Trinity Christian 56-7

The #7 Bold Gold Antelopes had a successful Homecoming outing last week as they defeated Lubbock Trinity Christian 56–7.The Antelopes’ defense dominated the game by forcing three turnovers and held the Lions to a 30% conversion rate on third down.
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER From West Texas to the New York City skyline, honoring the lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. | POST DISPATCH

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER From West Texas to the New York City skyline, honoring the lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. | POST DISPATCH

From West Texas, we remember

Twenty-five years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, but there are some days a nation does not outgrow.For those of us in smalltown West Texas, New York City seemed a world away. The Pentagon was hundreds of miles from our homes, and many had never heard of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
HONORING THE FALLEN Post–Garza County EMS members Blake Locknane, Fernanda Vera, Meagan Pantuso and Patrick Pantuso participated in the Dallas Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 5, honoring first responders who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. | COURTESY PHOTO

HONORING THE FALLEN Post–Garza County EMS members Blake Locknane, Fernanda Vera, Meagan Pantuso and Patrick Pantuso participated in the Dallas Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 5, honoring first responders who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. | COURTESY PHOTO

Post–Garza County EMS members honor fallen first responders at Dallas Stair Climb

Four members of Post-Garza County EMS participated in the Dallas Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 5, honoring first responders who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
WTC COLLEGE FAIR COMING UP Isrell Lawson, WTC’s Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, speaks with prospective students at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair. | COURTESY PHOTO

WTC COLLEGE FAIR COMING UP Isrell Lawson, WTC’s Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, speaks with prospective students at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair. | COURTESY PHOTO

Western Texas College to host 2026 College Fair Sept. 24

SNYDER— Western Texas College invites area high school students, families, adult learners, community members and current WTC students considering transfer to explore their options at the 2026 Western Texas College Fair. The event takes place Thursday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.