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POST’S GILES W. DALBY FACILITY closed in September 2024 following contract disputes with its operator, Management and Training Corporation, affecting jobs and the local economy. But 2025 brought a ray of hope—and ultimately a purchase by the State of Texas, opening the way for fresh employment opportunities. | POST DISPATCH

POST’S GILES W. DALBY FACILITY closed in September 2024 following contract disputes with its operator, Management and Training Corporation, affecting jobs and the local economy. But 2025 brought a ray of hope—and ultimately a purchase by the State of Texas, opening the way for fresh employment opportunities. | POST DISPATCH

Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility: A year of negotiations and transition

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Over the course of the year, the Post Dispatch provided a detailed account of the ongoing discussions, decisions and negotiations concerning the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility in Garza County.

Life in Garza County, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHThe past year in Post and Garza County has been defined by a spirit of celebration and togetherness, as treasured traditions and historic milestones brought the community closer than ever.
LONGTIME LEADER Judge Lee Norman stands in front of the Garza County Seal as he enters his final year in office, capping nearly two decades of dedicated service and community leadership in West Texas. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

LONGTIME LEADER Judge Lee Norman stands in front of the Garza County Seal as he enters his final year in office, capping nearly two decades of dedicated service and community leadership in West Texas. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

Legacy on the Plains: Lee Norman’s years of service in Garza County

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHFor three decades, Judge Lee Norman has been a steady presence in Garza County, shaping the community with a blend of humility, hard work and devotion to his neighbors.
WILDFLOWER QUILT The Garza County Junior Livestock Homemaking Division sewed a quilt in their first year for a raffle. During the Livestock Sale on Thursday, Jan. 16, RaeAnna Dennison won the quilt raffle drawing. | XANE REITER PHOTO

WILDFLOWER QUILT The Garza County Junior Livestock Homemaking Division sewed a quilt in their first year for a raffle. During the Livestock Sale on Thursday, Jan. 16, RaeAnna Dennison won the quilt raffle drawing. | XANE REITER PHOTO

YEAR IN REVIEW: JANUARY 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
In February, the Post City Council voted to finish renovations on the city’s baseball and softball fields. The city upgraded the stands and fences and secured funding from various foundations to install ADA-compliant parking and sidewalks. Bids for new installations are currently being accepted.
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