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Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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Happy Birthday and Anniversary to...

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Have an addition or change to our birthdays and anniversaries? You’re welcome to participate if you or a family member of any age live in Garza County.

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Phones down, eyes up, Texas

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
CHILDRESS – Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel — it can save a life.Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted.
Has your mailing address changed?

Has your mailing address changed?

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Has your mailing address changed?

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
SUBSCRIBERS— If you’ve moved, don’t forget to tell us! It may take weeks for a USPS Change of Address notice to reach us—and your newspapers won’t come to your new address until it does. Instead, just email us at post@ wtx.news, and we’ll update it right away.
Chamber to host Casino night fundraiser

Chamber to host Casino night fundraiser

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Chamber to host Casino night fundraiser

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Post Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, April 11, featuring an evening of games, prizes and community fellowship, along with a Grand Slam Raffle drawing.Doors will open at 8 p.m., with attendees invited to participate in casino- style games including...
Cook-off set for May 1-2 in Post

Cook-off set for May 1-2 in Post

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Cook-off set for May 1-2 in Post

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Cook teams from across West Texas and beyond are invited to compete in the IYKYK Cook-Off Fiesta and Cowboy Roundup, scheduled for May 1-2, 2026, at the Post Stampede Rodeo Grounds, 1210 N. Broadway St.Presented by Creedence Energy Services and sanctioned by the International Bar-B-Que Cookers...
NEW LEADERSHIP Southland principal Dusty Grantham, named the lone finalist for superintendent of Southland ISD, brings 13 years of experience in educational leadership to the job. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW LEADERSHIP Southland principal Dusty Grantham, named the lone finalist for superintendent of Southland ISD, brings 13 years of experience in educational leadership to the job. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Grantham named lone finalist at Southland ISD

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Southland Independent School District board of trustees unanimously named Dusty Grantham as lone finalist for superintendent during a special-called meeting April 1.Grantham brings to the job 13 years of experience in education, having served as a principal, assistant principal, athletic...

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Inmate dies at Dalby Unit; autopsy pending

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
An inmate was found unresponsive late Sunday, March 29 at the Giles W. Dalby Unit, according to officials at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.Staff discovered the inmate at approximately 11:45 p.m. in his cell and immediately initiated life-saving measures.
DIGITAL PREVIEW The Post Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch its new digital sign and is inviting local nonprofits to participate in a trial run by submitting upcoming events. | POST DISPATCH

DIGITAL PREVIEW The Post Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch its new digital sign and is inviting local nonprofits to participate in a trial run by submitting upcoming events. | POST DISPATCH

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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