MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

During the week of August 30-September 6, 2024, The Post Municipal Court collected from 14 cases with a total of $4,040.30 in fines and fees.• Burkes, Melissa: Expired Driver License- $291.20• Burkes, Melissa: Expired Driver License- $284.70• Ratliff, Christian: Speeding 75/55 mph zone- $383.

Garza County Sheriff’s Office Blotter

DWI 2ND BOND $5,000/ RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT BOND $5,000Wakefield, Amie- DWLI W/ PREV CONV OR SUSPFoxworth, Eric- POSS CS PG2 GT= 4GLT 400G09/02/2024 - 09/08/2024 GARZA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS Reed, Terry Ray- POSS CS PG1/1-B GT= 4GLT 200G BOND $20,000/ CRIMINAL TRESPASS HABIT/...

Fall webworms can defoliate trees short-term

There is a reason the insect Hyphantria cunea has the common name ‘fall webworm.’ Its large silky webs are woven in the fall. Webs look menacing, but infested trees usually recover with little long-term damage.Worms are the larval stage of small white moths.

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease

A Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, expert advises horse owners to take proactive steps to protect their horses after cases of eastern equine encephalitis, EEE, infections in two Houston County horses were confirmed.

Viva Friends launches faith-based child care

In the old First Christian Church on 13th Street in Post, a childcare now resides. Remodeled with fresh paint, flooring, lighthearted decorations, a security system, a privacy fence and playground equipment, the renamed Viva Friends building is now open for serving others.

Commissioners court holds public hearing on tax rate

Before the regular monthly meeting of the Garza County commissioners court Monday, Sept. 9, the court held a public hearing on the tax tate. The tax rate for the current year is 0.7183, and the No New Revenue Rate is 0.6916. The Voter Approval Rate is 0.7163, and the proposed tax rate is 0.7160.

Post ISD board meeting minutes

The Post ISD Board of Trustees met in a Special Called Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Post ISD Administrative Office. Present were President Drew Kirkpatrick, Jett Lott, Joe Schoonover, Chelsey Webb, Nancy McDonald, Roy Perez, Jack Cheek, and Superintendent Cassie Petty.