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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
During the week of June 18–25, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from 12 cases, with a total of $864 in fines and fees.• Greathouse, Daisha Expired Registration, $174.00• Phergson, Mack Expired Registration, $159.00• Phergson, Mack Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, $286.00•...
WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

Angelina L
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake. Why not start your meal with a burst of citrus, as well?
OATH ADMINISTERED Brandy Fannon, right, administered the oath of office to new Garza County Health Care District board member Janie Suber during the board’s June 25 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

OATH ADMINISTERED Brandy Fannon, right, administered the oath of office to new Garza County Health Care District board member Janie Suber during the board’s June 25 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Garza County Health Care District elects officers

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Garza County Health Care District board convened June 25 at the Medical Plaza in Post. According to the meeting minutes, new board member Janie Suber was officially sworn in.
BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what the statewide Texas Tribune recently reported about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact.
Poka Lambro accepting applications for community

Poka Lambro accepting applications for community

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Poka Lambro accepting applications for community grants

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Rural organizations with projects that benefit their communities can now apply for the 2026 Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program through Poka Lambro Telecommunications.The grant program will award funding ranging from $250 to $5,000 to eligible schools, nonprofits, municipalities...
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER in Division 10, the state’s smallest circulation weekly newspapers, was The Post Dispatch, a first for the Garza County newspaper. Claiming the honors for the Dispatch was sports journalist Russ Morris ( above, at the awards luncheon in Dallas June 20). Sweepstakes is awarded to the competing newspaper with the highest score of points won that year in all coverage categories.

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER in Division 10, the state’s smallest circulation weekly newspapers, was The Post Dispatch, a first for the Garza County newspaper. Claiming the honors for the Dispatch was sports journalist Russ Morris ( above, at the awards luncheon in Dallas June 20). Sweepstakes is awarded to the competing newspaper with the highest score of points won that year in all coverage categories.

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2025 newspaper issues

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
At the annual convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in Dallas, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among the state's participating daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual...
KYLER STRONG 13-year-old Kyler Smith is receiving community support through a GoFundMe campaign and a medical expense account at Peoples Bank following his diagnosis with T-cell lymphoma. | COURTESY PHOTO

KYLER STRONG 13-year-old Kyler Smith is receiving community support through a GoFundMe campaign and a medical expense account at Peoples Bank following his diagnosis with T-cell lymphoma. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Community rallies around Post teen battling cancer

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A fundraising campaign has been launched to support 13-year-old Kyler Smith and his family following his diagnosis with T-cell lymphoma.The online fundraiser, GoFundMe, organized by family member Allisha Belongia, seeks to help offset expenses related to Kyler’s treatment and recovery.
Garza County Judge Lee Norman recently administered the oath of qualification to County Judge-elect Ted Weems, who is unopposed on the November ballot, certifying that Weems meets the legal qualifications to serve as county judge. | COURTESY PHOTO

Garza County Judge Lee Norman recently administered the oath of qualification to County Judge-elect Ted Weems, who is unopposed on the November ballot, certifying that Weems meets the legal qualifications to serve as county judge. | COURTESY PHOTO

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OATH ADMINISTERED

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
ROTARY LEADERSHIP District 5730 Assistant Governor Troy Tompkins installed Susan Collazo as president of the Post Texas Rotary Club during the club’s annual Installation and Recognition Dinner June 16 at the Post Community Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROTARY LEADERSHIP District 5730 Assistant Governor Troy Tompkins installed Susan Collazo as president of the Post Texas Rotary Club during the club’s annual Installation and Recognition Dinner June 16 at the Post Community Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Post Rotary installs officers, recognizes members

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
STPEHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHThe Rotary Club of Post celebrated its annual installation and recognition dinner on June 16 at the Post Community Center, marking the conclusion of the club’s centennial year while installing officers for the 2026–27 Rotary year.Club president J. Rhett Parker...
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