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POST NOTES

Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting Monday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

During the week of Jan. 16-22, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from four cases, with a total of $1,384.40 in fines and fees..• Abbott, Christine Speeding 33/20 mph in School Zone, $440.70• Abbott, Christine Violate Promise to Appear, $401.
The Bible and baseball

The Bible and baseball

The Bible and baseball

A couple of years ago, I was watching one of our grandsons play baseball. It was a close game and there were more than a few questionable calls by the home-plate umpire.
South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up To Award Scholarships To Local Students

South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up To Award Scholarships To Local Students

South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up To Award Scholarships To Local Students

LUBBOCK, TX (January 12, 2026) – South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up will award scholarships to South Plains Electric members. The scholarship is available to high school seniors who are members, spouse or child of a member, legal guardian is a member or landlord is a member.

STOCK SHOWS AND LIVESTOCK OVER THE YEARS

For a fascinating look at general livestock show history and trends over the decades, check out AgDaily’s 2023 piece by associate editor Heidi Crnkovic: www.agdaily. com/ffa/livestock-showtrends- 1900s-to-2020s
CHUCK AND KRISTI MORRIS with their children at the 2026 Garza County Junior Livestock Show in Post. The family has received widespread community support after a house fire destroyed their home on Jan. 15. | COURTESY PHOTOS

CHUCK AND KRISTI MORRIS with their children at the 2026 Garza County Junior Livestock Show in Post. The family has received widespread community support after a house fire destroyed their home on Jan. 15. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Post community rallies around Morris family after devastating house fire, beauty from the ashes

The Post community is coming together in an extraordinary show of support for longtime residents Chuck and Kristi Morris and their children, Dylan and wife Emily, and Rylan after a devastating house fire claimed their home and all of their belongings on Jan. 15, 2026.
GRAND CHAMPION ABC STEER AUBREY MENCHACA

GRAND CHAMPION ABC STEER AUBREY MENCHACA

SOUTHLAND PROJECT Show 2026

Congratulations to these young exhibitors for their achievements this yearGarza County Junior Livestock Show 2026DIVISION WINNERS: SWINEPHOTOS PROVIDED BY RON FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHYGrand Champion: Reese Huffaker Reserve Grand Champion: Myles Rodriguez Breed Champion Durocs: Oakley Strawn-Cash Reserve...