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Municipal Court Report

During the week of May 27 – June 2, 2023, The Post Municipal Court had 8 cases and collected $2,150.70 in fines and fees. The following cases are closed/guilty/fines and fees are in collection: • Daniel Martinez: Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility - $423.

POST NOTES

Current Affairs FRIDAY, JUNE 9 – H&M Dirt Contractors will be hosting a BBQ Sandwich Fund Raise to benefits a long-time employeeA, drian Collazo. Adrian will selflessly be donating a kidney to someone in need. Join us on Friday from 11 am. – sold out. We will be on Main Street at the red light.
From my Desk...

From my Desk...

From my Desk...

The National Weather Service in Lubbock reported that Post has received 11.17 inches of rain for the year. I know farmers and ranchers have prayed for rain. As showers appeared in some areas, the prayers were for “drought-ending rain.
During the torrential rains last week, a waterfall was created by the runoff water from fields on 380 West. As the water swept through cotton fields and pastures, the final destination was the waterfall on the caprock created by the rains that brought 3.5 to 5.5 inches to the area. Photo by John David Fields

During the torrential rains last week, a waterfall was created by the runoff water from fields on 380 West. As the water swept through cotton fields and pastures, the final destination was the waterfall on the caprock created by the rains that brought 3.5 to 5.5 inches to the area. Photo by John David Fields

Year-to-date Mesonet readings for Garza County

The National Weather Service in Lubbock is predicting additional rainfall is expected to continue throughout the area for the next week bringing further relief to the region’s improving drought conditions but also the risk for additional flooding.
Rain and flash floods impact the area

Rain and flash floods impact the area

Rain and flash floods impact the area

On Thursday afternoon, as weather updatescontinuedtocomeinfromthe National Weather Service, the Garza County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page stated, “Travel is HIGHLY discouraged. Every road and highway in and out of Post is flooded.
Flag Day Observance

Flag Day Observance

Flag Day Observance

Monday, June 14, is the traditional day to honor our Stars and Strips. This is not a federal holiday, but many cities have parades on this day. It is always on June 14 because this is the day in 1777 when the United States approved the design for the first national flag.
From my Desk...

From my Desk...

From my Desk...

As my newspaper colleague, Barbara Brannon from The Texas Spur, said last week, “This is a time of goofs and graduates!” And I will add “bad ideas?” And as we cheered on the Class of 2023 with a keepsake issue last week, mistakes were made.

AREA NEWS

SPUR – The 11th Annual First Baptist Church of Spur Adult Coed softball tournament will be held June 9-10 in Swenson Park and already five teams have signed up, but organizers can accommodate three more.

Municipal Court Report

During the week of May 20 - 26, 2023, The Post Municipal Court had 6 cases and collected $1,259.30 in fines and fees. The following cases are closed/guilty/fines and fees are in collections: • Jarrett Bland: Violation of Ordinance – General - $248.