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TURF’S UP! Post ISD will formally dedicate Jack Kirkpatrick Field at halftime of the Bold Gold homecoming game Friday, Sept. 4, honoring the Post and Texas Tech football legend and longtime community pillar. | COURTESY PHOTO

TURF’S UP! Post ISD will formally dedicate Jack Kirkpatrick Field at halftime of the Bold Gold homecoming game Friday, Sept. 4, honoring the Post and Texas Tech football legend and longtime community pillar. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Post ISD to dedicate football field to Jack Kirkpatrick

Russ Morris |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
In May 2026, the Post ISD board of trustees received an anonymous donation for the naming rights to its school football field. The person selected to hold the rights to the football field is Bold Gold and Red Raider legend Jack Kirkpatrick.
Garza commissioners take key actions in August meeting

Garza commissioners take key actions in August meeting

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Garza commissioners take key actions in August meeting

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
At its regular session Aug. 21, 2026, the Garza County commissioners court addressed a range of critical county matters, from budget adoption to law enforcement support and community partnerships.The meeting opened with a public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.
Garza Volunteer Expo invites organizations and community members to connect, serve, make an impact

Garza Volunteer Expo invites organizations and community members to connect, serve, make an impact

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Garza Volunteer Expo invites organizations and community members to connect, serve, make an impact

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Post Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local nonprofits, churches, civic groups, community organizations and other groups that rely on volunteers to participate in the Garza County Volunteer Expo, taking place Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at the Post Community Center.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE The new Blessing Box, provided by Ricky and Joanna Walters, is located in front of the Post Rotary Club building and offers food and other necessities to those in need. | COURTESY PHOTO

COMMUNITY RESOURCE The new Blessing Box, provided by Ricky and Joanna Walters, is located in front of the Post Rotary Club building and offers food and other necessities to those in need. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Blessing Box offers community resources in Post

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, September 3, 2026
A new Blessing Box is now available in Post, providing community members with a place to give or receive food and other needed items.Ricky and Joanna Walters provided the Blessing Box as a community resource. The box is set up in front of the Post Rotary Club building, 113 W. Main St.

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POST NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.
Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests

Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests

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Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
August 17–23, 2026GARZA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTS SANDOVAL, JONATHAN POSS CS PG2 GT=1G LT4G BOND $15,000 CASTILLO, CHRISTY WARRANT SERVED- POSS CSPG1/1-B GT=4G LT200G AXXOL, ANDERS ELMER WARRANT SERVED FTA/ DWI BAC GT=0.

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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
During the week of August 14–20, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from eleven cases, with a total of $2,826.10 in fines and fees.• Austin, John Speeding 67/55 mph zone, $254.00• Cannon, Charles Speeding 45/35 mph zone, $234.00• Carrillo, Anthony Expired Registration, $175.
If you’ve got peaches— make peach bread!

If you’ve got peaches— make peach bread!

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If you’ve got peaches— make peach bread!

Bytes Angelina L
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and when you have peaches, make peach bread. I learned an avid reader of the column simply swaps diced peaches for the grated zucchini in the zucchini bread recipe I’ve written about—brilliant.
Devastating rose rosette disease

Devastating rose rosette disease

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Devastating rose rosette disease

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
From the gardenThe August 14 column in these pages was devoted to spider mites, the damage they cause, and how to manage the mites. The focus of today’s is another mite, the microscopic eriophyid mite that transmits a virus specific to roses.
Strong Dove population numbers anticipated as hunters fly toward opening day

Strong Dove population numbers anticipated as hunters fly toward opening day

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Strong Dove population numbers anticipated as hunters fly toward opening day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
TPWDFor a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again.
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