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County takes over Juvenile Probation

County takes over Juvenile Probation

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County takes over Juvenile Probation

Julia Childs
Friday, August 18, 2023
County Judge Lee Norman announced the resignation of Brandt Taylor as the Garza County Juvenile Probation Officer, effect on Sept. 30. In a previous meeting, Taylor proposed his budget for the upcoming year with an increase, requesting the addition of a juvenile probation officer.
The PTX Bombers baseball team took the top prize in the 2023 Rodeo parade sponsored by the Post Area Chamber of Commerce. A total of $500 was awarded to the top seven enteries. | ABIGAIL RODRIGUEZ PHOTO

The PTX Bombers baseball team took the top prize in the 2023 Rodeo parade sponsored by the Post Area Chamber of Commerce. A total of $500 was awarded to the top seven enteries. | ABIGAIL RODRIGUEZ PHOTO

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2023 Rodeo Parade Winners

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
BEST OF SHOW – winning $125 – PTX Bombers TOP 3 ENTRIES – each winning $75 1. High School Football Players 2. Junior High Football Players and Cheerleaders 3. PHS Cheerleaders OPEN CATEGORY WINNERS – each winning $50 1. Lubbock Saddle Club 2. Lee Norman 3. Giles Dalby Wagon

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TxDOT offers safety tips for new school year

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
As millions of Texas children head back to school, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay focused and drive safe in and around school zones and bus stops. This includes adhering to a new Texas law that requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug.11-13

Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug.11-13

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Back-to-school tax-free weekend in Texas set for Aug.11-13

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has set the days of back-to-school tax-free weekend shopping to encourage 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...
Post merchants plan end-of-summer hurrah

Post merchants plan end-of-summer hurrah

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Post merchants plan end-of-summer hurrah

Julia Childs | Post Dispatch
Friday, August 11, 2023
August brings a rite of passage with the Post Stampede Rodeo and Bold Gold Antelope Football. And not to be left out of all the fun and excitement, merchants are planning the end-ofsummer celebration for Saturday, Aug 12, starting from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
It’s Rodeo Time in Post

It’s Rodeo Time in Post

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It’s Rodeo Time in Post

Julia Childs | Post Dispatch
Friday, August 11, 2023
It’s about to get wild at the 83rd Annual Post Stampede. The three-day event will begin each night at 7:45 p.m. with the Grand Entry, and performances start at 8 p.m. After each performance, there will be live a concert from 9 - 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug 10., the concert is Hayden Redwine.
THEME NIGHTS ANNOUNCED FOR PSR 2023, AUG. 11–12

THEME NIGHTS ANNOUNCED FOR PSR 2023, AUG. 11–12

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THEME NIGHTS ANNOUNCED FOR PSR 2023, AUG. 11–12

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
The Post Stampede is more than just a rodeo— it’s an opportunity for any folks outside of Garza County to travel to Post and see what we are all about. Yes, we have one of the Wildest Rodeos in Texas, but we also have something bigger than that.
City pool closes for season, signaling summer’s end

City pool closes for season, signaling summer’s end

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City pool closes for season, signaling summer’s end

News Staff
Friday, August 4, 2023
With summer vacation quickly ending and school starting, those who have used the city swimming pool and splash pad to cool down will soon have to look for an alternate way to beat the heat as these facilities are set to close for the season.
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