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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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The County Commissioners Court signed the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation on Mar. 26, declaring April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Garza County. The proclamation was signed during the Commissioners’ court meeting Tuesday morning at the County Courthouse.

SOUTHLAND LUNCHROOM MENU

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Monday, March 25 Breakfast – French Sticks, Sausage, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans, Bread Stick, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, March 26 Breakfast – Omelet, Biscuit, Bacon, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Tamales, Refried Beans, Rice, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, March 27 Breakfast – Honey Bun, Cheese Cubs, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Pizza Pocket, Corn on the Cob, Veggie Cup, Pudding, Fruit, Milk Thursday, March 28 Breakfast – Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Cheeseburger, Chips, Garnish, Cookie, Fruit, Milk Friday, March 29 – No School .

Hill Country blues

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Springofficiallymakesitsentrythisweek, but the Texas wildflower scene is way ahead of the game this year. If you get the chance in the next three weeks, hit the highways and be prepared for quite the show that bluebonnets have in store for you.

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

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AUSTIN— Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.

Siren testing completed for the city

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Last week, the annual testing of the outdoor emergency sirens was conducted. Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Isbell told the Dispatch that all sirens were operational during the drills. Six sirens inside the city limits were tested for accuracy. The city hall and courthouse sirens had no issues. Additionally, sirens located at 5th and South Ave. Q, 15th and North Ave. R, and Southland worked well during the drills.

Pizza Hut is awarded top 100

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The Post Pizza Hut manager LizRuthgotthemessage thatthePostlocationisoneof the top 100 Pizza Huts in the nation. This is the increase in sales from 2022 to 2023. “In fact, we are in the top 2% of the nation, and an average of 28% increase from the prior year,” states Ruth.

Sharla Hair, Owner & President of H & M Dirt Contractors

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Sharla Hair, a beautiful representation of integrity, married Mike Hair in 1987. In 1989, she started working part-time in the office at H&MDirtContractorsofPost. Beforelong,shewasworking full-time as the office manager. Overtheyears,Mikeand Sharla bought out all but one of the brothers’ shares in the business.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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If you or a family member of any age live anywhere in Garza County you’re welcome to participate. post@wtx.news Carol Tobias Sunday, March 24 Payton Nelson Monday, March 25 AmyWeems Vondi Gradine Braddock Tuesday, March 26 Mitch Day Glenna Reiter Shiloh Braddock Jason Blacklock Jessice Rodriguez Thursday, March 28 John Bill Hedrick Friday, March 29 Zayra Pizana.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

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Monday, March 25 – Creamy Mushroom Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Margarine, Emerald Pears. Tuesday, March 26 – Chicken Fajitas w/Breast Meat, Fajita Vegetables, Chuck Wagon Corn, Spanish Rice, Flour Tortilla, Fruit Cocktail. Wednesday, March 27 – Glazed Meatloaf, Red Bliss Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Breadstick, Country Apple Crisp. Thursday, March 28 – Hot Dog on Bun, Mustard, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Seasoned Broccoli, Pineapple Gelatin. Friday, March 22 – Closed Holiday – Good Friday