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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Terry Jackson, youth services manager for the Garza County Regional Juvenile Center, spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon July 28 about strategies for attracting new members and strengthening Rotary’s impact in the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Terry Jackson, youth services manager for the Garza County Regional Juvenile Center, spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon July 28 about strategies for attracting new members and strengthening Rotary’s impact in the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Terry Jackson, youth services manager for the Garza County Regional Juvenile Center, spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon July 28 about strategies for attracting new members and strengthening Rotary’s impact in the community.

POST NOTES

Public and Civic MeetingsIf you have information to include on POST NOTES, email request to post@wtx.news or call (806) 990-POST (7678).Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, August 10, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday,...

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

During the week of July 17–30, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from ten cases, with a total of $1,724.30 in fines and fees.• Navarrete, Jose Possession of Drug, $575.30• Vengurlekar, Sahil Speeding 83/55 mph zone, $334.00• Davis, Brent Unrestrained Child - Safety Seat Violation, $250.00•...
WESTERN SWING Jody Nix will bring more than six decades of traditional country and Western swing experience to the Post Stampede Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 7. | COURTESY PHOTO

WESTERN SWING Jody Nix will bring more than six decades of traditional country and Western swing experience to the Post Stampede Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 7. | COURTESY PHOTO

Western swing artist Jody Nix to perform Aug. 7

Western swing musician Jody Nix will perform Friday, Aug. 7, as part of the Post Stampede Rodeo’s nightly entertainment.Nix has spent more than six decades performing traditional country and Western swing music.

Reducing your risk for Cyclospora parasite

The Cyclospora outbreak has many people wondering what they should do with lettuce and other types of fresh produce. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), investigation of the current nation-wide outbreak is ongoing.
SENIOR SUNRISE Post ISD is celebrating the last first day of school with the class of 2027 Monday morning. Breakfast will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on as well as footballs or yard games to play. Families are welcome to come and bring cameras to capture the memories. Seniors need to wear their class shirts. A group photo will be taken prior to the students leaving for school. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

SENIOR SUNRISE Post ISD is celebrating the last first day of school with the class of 2027 Monday morning. Breakfast will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on as well as footballs or yard games to play. Families are welcome to come and bring cameras to capture the memories. Seniors need to wear their class shirts. A group photo will be taken prior to the students leaving for school. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Sales Tax Holiday coming up in Texas Aug. 7–9, 2026

The Texas Comptroller’s Office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.
CONCERT SERIES Country music legend Jody Nix and rising star Reid Freeman will headline the live entertainment during the 86th annual Post Stampede Rodeo Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

CONCERT SERIES Country music legend Jody Nix and rising star Reid Freeman will headline the live entertainment during the 86th annual Post Stampede Rodeo Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8. | COURTESY PHOTO

Reid Freeman to headline Saturday night rodeo concert

Rising Texas country artist Reid Freeman will close out the 86th Annual Post Stampede Rodeo with a live concert immediately following the final rodeo performance Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Post Stampede Rodeo Grounds north of the city on U.S. 84.Saturday night’s UPRA-sanctioned rodeo begins at 7:45...
READY TO ROLL The Post Antelopes football squad opened fall practice Monday, Aug. 3, as the Antelopes began preparations for the 2026 season. | COURTESY PHOTO

READY TO ROLL The Post Antelopes football squad opened fall practice Monday, Aug. 3, as the Antelopes began preparations for the 2026 season. | COURTESY PHOTO

Post and Southland schedule Meet the Lopes and Meet the Eagles

Post ISD officially announced the date for the school district’s annual Meet the Lopes fall sports debut. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13 at Jack Kirkpatrick Field at Jimmie Redman Memorial Stadium.
Saddle Up Saturday set for downtown Post

Saddle Up Saturday set for downtown Post

Saddle Up Saturday set for downtown Post

Saddle Up Saturday, one of Post’s largest annual community celebrations, will take over downtown Post from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8.Held in conjunction with the 86th annual Post Stampede Rodeo, the event will feature boutiques, crafters, artisans, food vendors, small businesses,...
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY Chris Atkinson represented the Garza County Community Recovery Center in distributing 80 backpacks during Antelope Wash ’N Dry’s Loads of Love Free Laundry Day July 30. | COURTESY PHOTO

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY Chris Atkinson represented the Garza County Community Recovery Center in distributing 80 backpacks during Antelope Wash ’N Dry’s Loads of Love Free Laundry Day July 30. | COURTESY PHOTO

Antelope Wash ’N Dry serves 35 families during ‘Loads of Love’ event

Post’s Antelope Wash ’N Dry laundromat partnered with local organizations and volunteers to provide free laundry services, school supplies and community resources during its Loads of Love Free Laundry Day July 30, serving dozens of Garza County families.The event served 35 families by providing 57...