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SOUTHLAND EAGLES The Southland Eagles played Petersburg Buffaloes for their Homecoming game and lost to Petersburg by a score of 64-38. The Eagles have a record of 2-3 and now look to face the Loop Longhorns on October 10. | EMILY GORDON PHOTO

SOUTHLAND EAGLES The Southland Eagles played Petersburg Buffaloes for their Homecoming game and lost to Petersburg by a score of 64-38. The Eagles have a record of 2-3 and now look to face the Loop Longhorns on October 10. | EMILY GORDON PHOTO

Southland falls to Petersburg in home action

The Southland Eagles returned home last Friday to welcome the Petersburg Buffaloes for their week 4 matchup.The Eagles came into the week with a 2-2 record following a loss to the Lorenzo Hornets and were looking to gain momentum before their upcoming bye week.
JULIA CHILDS

JULIA CHILDS

Physical, personnel changes under way at Post Dispatch

DOWNTOWN OFFICE CLOSED TEMPORARILY DURING CONSTRUCTIONIf you’ve turned an eagle eye on the pages of recent Post Dispatch issues, we hope you’ve taken note of some fresh bylines.But you’ve certainly taken note of some absences.
UNDEFEATED The Post Antelopes are walking with their heads up following a grand victory from Friday night’s game with the Farewell Steers and a score of 59-6. | KHLOE SMITH PHOTO

UNDEFEATED The Post Antelopes are walking with their heads up following a grand victory from Friday night’s game with the Farewell Steers and a score of 59-6. | KHLOE SMITH PHOTO

Bold Gold sear Steers in home gridiron action

The Post Bold Gold seared the Farwell Steers in a blazing victory last Friday night with a score of 59-6. The Bold Gold are now 5-0 on the season following the victory last week.For the first time since the 2020 season, the Antelopes are undefeated heading into the bye week.

POST NOTES

Upcoming events September 30 Post Elementary family and community book fair. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 501 S Avenue K. For questions, please call the office at (806) 495-3414October 1 8th Day Customs opens in their new location at 201 E. Main Street on first floor.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

During the week of Sept. 13 – Sept. 18, 2024, The Post Municipal Court collected from 10 cases with a total of $2,674.60 in fines and fees.• Kellam, Chase: Speeding 70/55 mph zone- $331.50• Kellam, Chase: Violate promise to appear- $421.20• Burkes, Melissa: Failure to appear- $395.
Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Johnny Appleseed Day, Sept. 26

Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero, a legend, and also a real person.Johnny Appleseed was the moniker of John Chapman, born in Leominster, Mass., on Sept. 26, 1774. Johnny Appleseed Day is celebrated on September 26 in memory of Chapman’s birthday.John Chapman, a.k.a.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Jenni Dale Lord and the Jenni Dale Lord Band were the special guest entertainers for the Community Recovery Center’s annual roundup fundraiser at the Ragtown Gospel Theater, Saturday, Sept. 14. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Jenni Dale Lord and the Jenni Dale Lord Band were the special guest entertainers for the Community Recovery Center’s annual roundup fundraiser at the Ragtown Gospel Theater, Saturday, Sept. 14. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

Community Recovery Center hosts 18th annual roundup fundraiser

Backin1982, theCommunity Recovery Center (CRC) was established as The City/ County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program. Their goal is to help individuals and their families tackle challenges associated with alcohol and drug abuse and its effects, all without the need to travel far for assistance.
NEW A/C Garza County Emergency Medical Service Director Rodney Tidwell requested financial assistance from the County, City, and the Healthcare District. All three entities have responded with $2,500 to help offset the expense of the new $10,500 garage A/C unit. This unit helps keep the trucks that are stocked with medicine cooled to prevent spoiling. Tidwell told the Dispatch that the other option was to install a new A/C unit in each ambulance, which would have cost 10k per truck. | PAUL GIBSON PHOTO

NEW A/C Garza County Emergency Medical Service Director Rodney Tidwell requested financial assistance from the County, City, and the Healthcare District. All three entities have responded with $2,500 to help offset the expense of the new $10,500 garage A/C unit. This unit helps keep the trucks that are stocked with medicine cooled to prevent spoiling. Tidwell told the Dispatch that the other option was to install a new A/C unit in each ambulance, which would have cost 10k per truck. | PAUL GIBSON PHOTO

Garza Co. seeks solution to loss of 25-year agreement with MTC

Garza County Commissioners Court met Monday, September 23 for a regular meeting. Judge Lee Norman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.