Dalby Unit grand opening honors legacy of former county judge
A NEW BEGINNING
RIBBON FOR REOPENING TCDJ board members and special guests joined together Feb. 24 to cut the ribbon for reopening Post’s shuttered facility, marking a new chapter for the Giles W. Dalby Unit. | TDCJ PHOTO
HONORABLE JUDGE NORMAN addressed attendees during the facility’s grand opening ceremony. | TDCJ PHOTO
GILES DALBY, JR. shared personal memories of his father, highlighting the late judge’s dedication to the community and the facility’s impact. | TDCJ PHOTO
INSIDE THE FACILITY murals such as this one depict aspects of local history and life, such as the heritage of Post. The facility’s gym, for instance, features brightly colored representations of basketball figures. | TDCJ PHOTO
SEN. CHARLES PERRY was among the dignitaries presenting remarks at the Feb. 24, 2026 reopening of Post’s Giles W. Dalby correctional facility The Texas State Senator for District 28 emphasized the significance of the Giles W. Dalby Unit to the community and the state. | TDCJ PHOTO
REBEKAH ODOM of Post performed National Anthem and sang “Amazing Grace” during the grand reopening ceremony. | TDCJ PHOTO
The grand opening of the Giles W. Dalby Unit on Feb. 24, 2026, marked a milestone for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a celebration of the late Giles W. Dalby’s enduring legacy.
Named after the former Garza County judge, who served in that capacity for 34 years starting in 1971, the facility stands as a testament to Dalby’s vision and commitment to his community. His efforts led to the…
