Trook named new Southland principal

Jason Trook has spent the last 27 years in public education, serving students as teacher, coach, and for the past seven years, assistant principal.

Garza County board approves investment agreement with Raymond James

STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHThe Garza County Local Government Corporation met Wednesday, April 29, 2026, approving a financial management agreement and taking steps toward formalizing investment oversight, according to meeting minutes.

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Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.

Grilled cheese three ways

The humble grilled cheese sandwich has made its way to the limelight in recent years with gobs of gooey gourmet offerings from street corner diners to fine dining establishments.

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PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCHMay has arrived, and I can’t believe it! Celebrations of Mother’s Day, graduations at various levels and Memorial Day, in addition to the end of the school year, make this the busiest month on the calendar—to me.

Growing up: Consider a vertical garden

From the gardenFor gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.

GARZA COUTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

MONDAY, MAY 11Baked Chicken Breast, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream Margarine, Peas, Pineapple Tidbits Chocolate Pudding , Low-Fat MilkTUESDAY, MAY 12Beef Fajitas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice Tossed Vegetable Salad, LoCal French Dressing Flour Tortilla, Peach CobblerWEDNESDAY, MAY 13Salmon Patties, Green...

‘That’s Not My Job’

THOUGHT FOR THEW EEK with Pastor Kim NorwoodAlbert Schweitzer was a man of many talents. He was a theologian, philosopher, an accomplished musician, a writer and a physician. But his brilliance also shone brightly in the simplicity of his thoughts.

Look twice for motorcycles to help save lives

TXDOTCHILDRESS – On busy roads, seeing what matters takes practice. By training your eyes to slow down and scan your surroundings, you can help keep yourself and fellow Texans safe.When a motorcycle crash happens, drivers often say the same thing: “I didn’t see them.

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