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Municipal Court Report

During the week of December 3 - 9, 2022. The Post Municipal Court had 11 cases and collected $.4,244.60 in fines and fees. The following cases are closed/guilty/fines and fees are in collection: • Luis Hernandez: No Mud Flaps or Improper - $309.50 • Donavann Collins: Speeding 51/35 zone - $422.

Sheriff’s Blotter

During the weeks of November 28 – December 11, 2022 Garza County Sheriff Office Arrests: • David Smith: Warrant Served-Assault Cause Bodily Injury to Child F3 – Bond $25,000 • Miguel Angel Almager: Evading Arrest Detention-Bond Forfeiture MA – Bond $10,000 • Miracle: FTA-Possession Marijuana LT...

POST NOTES

Community Calendar FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 – CHARLES MORRIS RETIREMENT RECEPTION – A reception honoring Charles Morris for his years of service to Garza County as County Commissioner, Precinct 2 will be at the Heritage House at 3:00 p.m.

Joint Election Committee excepts Reiter’s resignation

The Garza County Joint Election Committee met Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in the County Commissioner’s courtroom. All members were present. Main item of business was to except the resignation of Xane Rieter who will be leaving this position on January 5, 2023.
Virginia, a St. Jude Hero, is displaying the names of Nora and Stella on her arms as she prepares to run a 10K at Memphis. Photo Provided

Virginia, a St. Jude Hero, is displaying the names of Nora and Stella on her arms as she prepares to run a 10K at Memphis. Photo Provided

Bevers runs in St. Jude Memphis Marathon

More than 20,000 participants representing all 50 states and 75 countries took an emotional journey through the streets of Memphis as part of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon held on December 3.
Post ISD Superintendent Cassie Petty visits with Rep. Dustin Burrows on issues involving education. Photo Provided

Post ISD Superintendent Cassie Petty visits with Rep. Dustin Burrows on issues involving education. Photo Provided

Burrows holds Town Hall meeting in Post

Over 40 people attended the Town Hall meeting on Wednesday hosted by Dustin Burrows, Texas House of Representatives for District 83. Following 2021 redistricting, HD83 represents the following counties: Borden, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Kent, Lynn, Mitchell, Scurry, and Terry.

Downtown businesses vandalized

Papa D’s Ice Cream Shop was broken into during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10. Entry was gained by breaking into the back door. Darren Wittman told the Dispatch that the business sustained over $5,000 in damages. Three juveniles turned themselves in shortly before noon.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Rampage Wrestling brings “A Savage Christmas” to Post

POST, TX -This weekend Rampage Wrestling came to town with ‘A Savage Christmas” event! Antelope Arena had people from Lubbock, Abilene, Midland, Plainview, and our Post faithful! The doors opened at 6:30, the first match started at 7:00, and the action was nonstop until 9:00 pm.
Growers report healthy demand for fresh-cut Christmas trees

Growers report healthy demand for fresh-cut Christmas trees

Growers report healthy demand for fresh-cut Christmas trees

The Christmas tree business is merry and bright, with farms specializing in the traditional holiday decoration reporting brisk sales. Stan Reed, Executive Secretary for the Texas Christmas Tree Growers Association, said Christmas tree farms across the state have been busy.
What to do with fallen leaves

What to do with fallen leaves

What to do with fallen leaves

COLLEGE STATION — Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards.