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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

During the week of Oct. 31–Nov. 6, 2025, the Post Municipal Court collected from 14 cases, with a total of $4385.50 in fines and fees.• Varela, Roberto: Speeding 44/35 mph zone, $258.70• Varela, Roberto: Violate Promise to Appear, $330.

POST NOTES

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Upcoming eventsNow-Nov. 21 Food Drive.Please drop off all donations at the Winehouse at 127 or Bethel Community Center. Dry or canned goods and personal hygiene products accepted.Sat., Nov. 15 & 22 Say Nicklaus at Ragtown Gospel Theater Nov.1, 8, 15 & 22. Tickets are available online at www.ragtown.

LIBRARY NOTES

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCHAs I’ve mentioned in the past few weeks, our book shipments have been limited and slow. This week, we finally got a generous shipment, so I’m going to withhold comments this week and get right to the list. We hope to see you soon for book checkout and sales.

CHEESE BALL DIP This creamy, savory cheese spread with toasted pecans, scallions, and olives is perfect for pairing with crackers, veggies, or a fresh bread bowl. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Cheese ball dip

Arue

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The holidays will ringin good times and party food. It’s good to have go-to recipes and ideas ready to grace our tables as we welcome friends and family to celebrate.

OLD FRAMES are used in the spring to get an early start for sowing seedlings and hardening off transplants and in the autumn for protecting crops from winter frosts. | iSTOCK PHOTO

How to build a cold frame

Ellen Peffley

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

From the gardenUsing frost blanketsto extend the growing season was discussed in last week’s column. Today’s column suggests cold frames as another way to extend a garden’s growing season.The simplest cold frame is a boxed structure, much like an outdoor small, unheated greenhouse set on the ground.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Monday, Nov. 17Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Roll w/ Margarine, Winter Fruit Cup, Low Fat MilkTuesday, Nov. 18Beef Taco Bake, Spanish Rice, Cauliflower, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Country Apple Crisp, Low Fat MilkWednesday, Nov.

King Solomon’s Wisdom

Proverbs 15

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

• A soft, thoughtful answer turns away wrath. But harsh, painful and careless words stir up anger.• The wise speak knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable. The babbling mouth of fools speaks folly.• The eyes of the Lord are everywhere watching the wicked and the good.

HANK THE COWDOG AUTHOR VISIT Garza County 4-H and Clover kids had a great time enjoying songs and stories from author John R. Erickson at the Post Heritage House Nov. 10—and the parents had just as much fun as the kids! | COURTESY PHOTO

HANK THE COWDOG AUTHOR VISIT

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2B in October

Staff Reports

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in October, 4.6 percent more than in October 2024. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.

100+ YEARS OF HISTORY The Garza County courthouse, built in 1923, was the centerpiece of a centennial celebration with great fanfare in 2023. | STAFF PHOTO

Historic century-old courthouses of the Texas South Plains

Chuck Lanehart |

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The article below from last week’s Lubbock Avalanche- Journal is reprinted here by permission. A-J contributor Chuck Lanehart is a Lubbock attorney and an award-winning Western history writer.

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