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Cornerstone Programs reported two suicide attempts in December at GCRJDC

Cornerstone Programs reported two suicide attempts in December at GCRJDC

Cornerstone Programs reported two suicide attempts in December at GCRJDC

During the public comments portion of the Juvenile Board of Garza County’s regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, a Lubbock attorney brought information about two recent instances of attempted suicide at the county’s Regional Juvenile Center.

Public Facilities Corporation special meeting

Curtis Hudman, president of the Public Facilities Corporation (PFC) called a meeting for Jan. 9 to discuss and make possible action to retain legal services with Allison, Bass and Magee L.L.P.
Updated election filings for City Council, Healthcare, school board races

Updated election filings for City Council, Healthcare, school board races

Updated election filings for City Council, Healthcare, school board races

Candidates seeking seats on either the Post ISD school board, the City Council, or the Garza County Health Care Board began filings last week. For the May 3 election, filings will continue through Feb. 14. The last day to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy will be Tuesday, Feb. 18.
ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’ wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

ELECTED TX SPEAKER State Rep. Dustin Burrows was administered the oath of office as Speaker of the Texas House by Secretary of State Jane Nelson (right) during opening day ceremonies on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, as Burrows’ wife, Elisabeth (in white dress), and children look on. | BOB DAEMMRICH FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Lubbock’s Burrows, elected Texas House speaker Jan. 14, seeks bipartisan support in new role

JAMES BARRAGÁN AND JASPER SCHERER | THE TEXAS TRIBUNE AUSTIN— When Democratic lawmakers cast their votes for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, the vast majority of them saw a clear choice between two Republicans.On the one hand was Rep.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP

During the Garza County Junior Livestock Association dinner and sale, the Premier Autos of Texas team had an opportunity to spend time with members of the GCJLA at the livestock show. They witnessed the hard work and love the kids had put into their animal projects. The team was inspired.
WILDFLOWER QUILT

WILDFLOWER QUILT

WILDFLOWER QUILT

The Garza County Junior Livestock Homemaking Division sewed a quilt in their first year for a raffle. During the Livestock Sale on Thursday, Jan. 16, RaeAnna Dennison won the quilt raffle drawing. Dennison was not present but at home with her new baby.

POST NOTES

Upcoming events Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayPublic and Civic Meeting Garza County Commissioners’ Court is scheduled to meet on Monday, January 27, at 9 a.m. at the County Courthouse, 300 West MainPost City Council Next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
2025 POST JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS

2025 POST JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS

2025 POST JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Heifer: Macy Gilliland Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Annie Bassinger Grand Champion Steer: Macy Gilliland - Heavy Weight Exotic Steer Reserve Grand Champion Steer - Macy Gilliland - Medium Weight Exotic SteerGrand Champion Swine: Thomas Gomez - Medium Weight Hamp Reserve Grand...

Growth in holiness

The last of the four cardinal virtues for us to examine is fortitude. This unique virtue relates to every other cardinal virtue directly. So, fortitude is vital for us to properly develop in nearly every aspect of life. It’s the ability to stand up to that which is difficult.
PEE-WEE DIVISION

PEE-WEE DIVISION

PEE-WEE DIVISION

With every livestock show, Garza County has saved a place for the Pee-Wee littles who have big hearts for animals. The Pee-Wee exhibitors led pigs around the ring Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11, during the GCJLA show.