Garza County Trailblazers Menus

Monday, January 30 – Beef Tips Noodles (or Rice), Meadow Blend Vegetables, Corn, Wheat Roll, Chocolate Cake w/Strawberries, Low Fat Milk or Tea Tuesday, January 31– Beef Fajitas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Toss Vegetable Salad, Lo Cal French Dressing, Peach Cobbler, Flour Tortilla, Low Fat Milk...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Saturday, January 28 Marie Epley Christy Morris   Sunday, January 29 Dick Odom Baylor Brea Manley Francisca Gonzales Monday, January 30 Teri Reese Israel Beggs Jessie Rogers Tuesday, January 31 Renea Garza Terri Laurence Mary Nell Holly Wednesday, February 1 Alisha Jones Belgonia Kimberly...

USDA expands eligibility for key disaster programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ranchers and tribes the opportunity to apply for and access to programs that support recovery following natural disasters.

Take Back Meal Time with upcoming Virtual Cooking School

We all know the importance of eating meals together as a family. The bonding time is valuable for deepening family connection, hearing about each other’s days, and enjoying spending time together. In the past 20 years, the number of meals a family eats together has seen a 33% decrease.

Traffic stop results in smuggling charges

On January 20, 2023, Deputy Samuel Melton of the Garza County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle northbound on US HWY 84 for speeding. While contacting the driver, who was identified as Maycol Antonio Martinez-Medina 25 years of age.

Sheriff’s Blotter

During the weeks of January 9 - 22, 2023 Garza County Sheriff Office Arrests: • Gilbert Morales, Jr.: GJI-Failure tp Appear F3 – Bond $30,000 • Juan Crisostomo, Jr.

Municipal Court Report

During the week of January 14 - 20, 2023, The Post Municipal Court had 10 cases and collected $.2,905.00 in fines and fees. The following cases are closed/guilty/fines and fees are in collection: • Delious Green: Speeding 50/35 zone - $331.50 / Violate Promise to Appear - $395.

Commissioners extend burn ban

Garza County Commissioners voted to extend the burn ban for another 90 days. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Garza County is currently in Severe Drought (D2), and conditions are expected to persist over the next three months. Pct. 2 Commissioner Jeff Williams made the motion, and Pct.

DEALER ALERT!!!

The Garza County Sheriff’s Department has received reports that highly addictive substances will soon be circulating in our area. These substances go by names like “Thin Mints,” “Caramel DeLites,” “Peanut Butter Patties,” and “Lemonades.

Wheeler named to JEA position

Kylene Wheeler was named to the position of Joint Elections Administrator by the Garza County Joint Elections Commissions on Friday, Jan. 13. Wheeler’s first day on the job was Tuesday, Jan. 17. She was appointed to replace Xane Reiter who resigned on Jan.