News

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LAST WEEK’S TRIVIA ANSWER:

How Well Do You Know
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was co-sponsor in Congress of a 2025 bill in Congress (still awaiting passage) designating Route 66 a National Historic Trail.The famous Chicago-to-L.A.
HALF A CENTURY AND COUNTING Cadillac Ranch was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels. Read Joe Nick Patoski’s 2024 piece,“Fifty Years of Cadillac Ranch,” at the Texas Highways website, and listen to Anthony Arno’s interview with Chip Lord, the only living member of the Ant Farm trio that created Cadillac Ranch, in Episode 67 (March 2026) of his Route 66 Podcast on Spotify.

HALF A CENTURY AND COUNTING Cadillac Ranch was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels. Read Joe Nick Patoski’s 2024 piece,“Fifty Years of Cadillac Ranch,” at the Texas Highways website, and listen to Anthony Arno’s interview with Chip Lord, the only living member of the Ant Farm trio that created Cadillac Ranch, in Episode 67 (March 2026) of his Route 66 Podcast on Spotify.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Markings along the Mother Road

Barbara Brannon And Kay Ellington
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Kilroy Was Here.Those of a certain generation know what we’re talking about—the ubiquitous doodle from World War II that helped build a sense of American moxie, resilience and camaraderie.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Antelope Wash and Dry to host free laundry day July 30

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Antelope Wash ’n Dry will host its “Loads of Love” Free Laundry Day on Tuesday, July 30, offering free laundry services, school supplies, food and community resources to local families and individuals.The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Antelope Wash ’n Dry, 301 S. Broadway in Post.
GRAND FINALE The Post Fire Department concluded its Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display with a bang! | RHETT PARKER

GRAND FINALE The Post Fire Department concluded its Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display with a bang! | RHETT PARKER

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Post celebrates Independence Day with record turnout, community support

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Families, friends and visitors gathered July 4 for one of Post’s largest Independence Day celebrations in recent years as a full day of patriotic activities culminated with a fireworks display over the city.
WEST TEXAS WELCOME Jace Pollard, above, landscaped the area around the Post welcome sign, where native Texas plants, drought-tolerant landscaping and locally sourced Garza County stone create a welcoming gateway to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

WEST TEXAS WELCOME Jace Pollard, above, landscaped the area around the Post welcome sign, where native Texas plants, drought-tolerant landscaping and locally sourced Garza County stone create a welcoming gateway to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Native design enhances Post’s welcome

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Jace Pollard, owner of Scapegoat Landscaping in Post, is known for creating distinctive landscapes that celebrate the natural beauty of West Texas.
PATRIOTIC PARADE Lilly Belongia, Braxton Reiter and CJ Belongia showed their patriotic spirit with American flags, accessories and festive attire as they joined the parade during Post’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration. | LACEY REITER

PATRIOTIC PARADE Lilly Belongia, Braxton Reiter and CJ Belongia showed their patriotic spirit with American flags, accessories and festive attire as they joined the parade during Post’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration. | LACEY REITER

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Stars, stripes and smiles: Post’s 4th of July parade delivers unforgettable celebration

Lacey Reiter |
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Red, white and blue filled the streets of downtown Post as the community came together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a parade for the books.
Texas first state to mandate Bible

Texas first state to mandate Bible

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Mother Road ‘Test’

Mother Road ‘Test’

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mother Road ‘Test’ Drive

Last Week’s Trivia Answer:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The official Route 66 centennial organization in the U.S. is The Road Ahead Partnership, chaired by William Thomas of Atlanta, Illinois.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR ROUTE 66 HISTORY? The famous Chicago-to-L.A.
Subscribe to