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COMMUNITY INVITATION Garza County residents are invited to attend the institute’s telehealth program kickoff Sept. 1 at the Trailblazers Senior Citizens Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

COMMUNITY INVITATION Garza County residents are invited to attend the institute’s telehealth program kickoff Sept. 1 at the Trailblazers Senior Citizens Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

Garrison Institute on Aging brings telehealth services to Garza County seniors

STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHGarza County is set to welcome an innovative telehealth program aimed at supporting the region’s older adults and their caregivers.

Commissioners discuss budget, personnel and county projects

The Garza County Commissioners Court met July 13, 2026, at the Garza County Courthouse, with County Judge Lee Norman presiding.Department reports highlighted ongoing county projects and operations. Sheriff Michael Isbell reported the county jail housed 80 inmates.
While you’re at the Antelope Wash ’n’Dry doing your laundry, be sure to pick up the latest issue of The Post Dispatch— still just one dollar. | POST DISPATCH

While you’re at the Antelope Wash ’n’Dry doing your laundry, be sure to pick up the latest issue of The Post Dispatch— still just one dollar. | POST DISPATCH

GOOD, CLEAN READING

FROM THE ARCHIVES Jack G. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Zoe, who died in 2019, were pictured in the Post Dispatch on the occasion of their 60th anniversary, in July 2025. | POST DISPATCH

FROM THE ARCHIVES Jack G. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Zoe, who died in 2019, were pictured in the Post Dispatch on the occasion of their 60th anniversary, in July 2025. | POST DISPATCH

Post ISD names football field after Bold Gold legend

In May, the Post ISD board of trustees received an anonymous $100,000 donation for naming rights to the football field at Jimmie Redman Memorial Stadium. The acquisition of the rights helped the school district find a sponsor for the turf project and allowed a perfect fit for the football field.
LOADS OF LOVE Free laundry services, school supply bags, pizza and access to local resources 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 at Antelope Wash and Dry.

LOADS OF LOVE Free laundry services, school supply bags, pizza and access to local resources 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 at Antelope Wash and Dry.

Antelope Wash ’n’ Dry Free Laundry Day slated for July 30 in Post

Post’s Antelope Wash ’n’ Dry laundromat will host its “Loads of Love” Free Laundry Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 301 S. Broadway, providing free laundry services and community resources for local families and individuals, according to organizer Amy Retkenwald.

POST NOTES

Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, July 27, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

During the week of June 26–July 29, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from twelve cases, with a total of $1,618.10 in fines and fees.• Martinez, Ernest Failure to Appear, $403.70• Hair, Kenneth Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, $301.00• Araiza, Adriel Expired Registration, $175.
IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

IN YOUR NEWSPAPER ALL SUMMER LONG

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:Chip Lord—who at age 81 recently provided a fascinating interview via telephone for Anthony Arno’s Route 66 Podcast—spoke at length about how the Ant Farm Collective came about, and how Amarillo, Texas, became the site of the art installation that became a Route 66...