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GRAND FINALE The Post Fire Department concluded its Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display with a bang! | RHETT PARKER

GRAND FINALE The Post Fire Department concluded its Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display with a bang! | RHETT PARKER

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Post celebrates Independence Day with record turnout, community support

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Families, friends and visitors gathered July 4 for one of Post’s largest Independence Day celebrations in recent years as a full day of patriotic activities culminated with a fireworks display over the city.Despite triple-digit temperatures, residents lined the streets for what organizers said was...
WEST TEXAS WELCOME Jace Pollard, above, landscaped the area around the Post welcome sign, where native Texas plants, drought-tolerant landscaping and locally sourced Garza County stone create a welcoming gateway to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

WEST TEXAS WELCOME Jace Pollard, above, landscaped the area around the Post welcome sign, where native Texas plants, drought-tolerant landscaping and locally sourced Garza County stone create a welcoming gateway to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Native design enhances Post’s welcome

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Jace Pollard, owner of Scapegoat Landscaping in Post, is known for creating distinctive landscapes that celebrate the natural beauty of West Texas.
PATRIOTIC PARADE Lilly Belongia, Braxton Reiter and CJ Belongia showed their patriotic spirit with American flags, accessories and festive attire as they joined the parade during Post’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration. | LACEY REITER

PATRIOTIC PARADE Lilly Belongia, Braxton Reiter and CJ Belongia showed their patriotic spirit with American flags, accessories and festive attire as they joined the parade during Post’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration. | LACEY REITER

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Stars, stripes and smiles: Post’s 4th of July parade delivers unforgettable celebration

Lacey Reiter |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Red, white and blue filled the streets of downtown Post as the community came together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a parade for the books.
Texas first state to mandate Bible

Texas first state to mandate Bible

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Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Mother Road ‘Test’

Mother Road ‘Test’

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The official Route 66 centennial organization in the U.S. is The Road Ahead Partnership, chaired by William Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY?
Speak out today for a Route

Speak out today for a Route

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Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.But this outcome was by no means assured, and there’s still...

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VFW Post to participate in Fourth of July celebration and poppy drive

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LACEY REITER | POST DISPATCH Post’s VFW Post will be participating in this year’s Fourth of July celebration in the park and invites veterans, community members and families to stop by its booth throughout the event.Current VFW members are encouraged to visit, and veterans interested in learning...
A bright red Buddy Poppy, the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1922, is a symbol of honoring fallen service members and supporting living veterans. | COURTESY IMAGE

A bright red Buddy Poppy, the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1922, is a symbol of honoring fallen service members and supporting living veterans. | COURTESY IMAGE

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BUDDY POPPY TRIBUTE

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LOCAL HISTORY Garza County Judge Lee Norman spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s June 23 luncheon, sharing stories from the 1980 book “Wagon Wheels: A History of Garza County, Texas.” | STEPHANIE ALLEN

LOCAL HISTORY Garza County Judge Lee Norman spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s June 23 luncheon, sharing stories from the 1980 book “Wagon Wheels: A History of Garza County, Texas.” | STEPHANIE ALLEN

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ROTARY CLUB NEWS

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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POST NOTES

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, July 13, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.com or...
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