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Summer ends. Sober rides stay forever

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

CHILDRESS – The end of summer should be a time of celebration, yet Labor Day continues to be a time when too many people choose to drive impaired.The danger is real. Last year, 35% of all Texas crash fatalities were drug or alcohol- related.

LADY LOPES Post Lady Lopes varsity volleyball team finished 3-2 and earned Silver Bracket runner-up honors at the Caprock Clash Tournament last weekend. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Lopes to participate in Littlefield tournament

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Post Lady Lopes hosted the Caprock Clash Tournament last weekend. The Lady Lopes competed against Colorado City, Loop and the Lubbock Titans in pool play.After pool play, the Lady Lopes were grouped into the Silver Bracket.

HONEY REMOVAL Sierra Hodge and Dale Span remove an estimated 200 pounds of honey from the Post Community Center. | COURTESY PHOTO

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HONEY REMOVAL

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

During the week of July 31–August 6, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from ten cases, with a total of $1.583.00 in fines and fees.• Osborne, Sharla Failed to Stop for School Bus, $774.00• Brown, Archie Fail to Control Speed, $265.00• Rios, Daniel Public Intoxication, $250.

SCOUTING SERVICE Megan Sila, district director for Scouting America’s Northwest Texas Council, served as guest speaker at the Post Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday, Aug. 4. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ROTARY CLUB NEWS

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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POST NOTES

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, August 24, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.

Garza County Sheriff’s

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Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

August 3–9, 2026GARZA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTS JUSTICE, BRYAN DEE WARRANT SERVED- ILLEGAL DUMPING BOND $1,500 SOSA, ANTHONY WARRANT SERVED- POSS CS PG1/1-B LT1G BOND $10,000 NICKELL, EVAN POSS CS PG1 GT=4G LT200G BOND PENDING BERKLEY, HANK WILLIAM TERRORISTIC THREAT AGAINST PEACE OFFICER...

Spider mites are pesky pests

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Spider mites are pesky pests

Ellen Peffley

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREA friend asked what to do about spider mites that had infested her friend’s geraniums. They are troublesome. Spider mites go hand in hand with dry, hot weather.

Brown Butter

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Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Angelina L

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m not sure I’ve ever met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like, but this jazzed-up version is at the top of the list. The texture and depth of flavor are unmatched.The addition pecans and flaky salt take these decadent cookies over the top.

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GARZA COUTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

MONDAY, AUGUST 17Baked Chicken Breast, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Margarine Peas, Pineapple Tidbits, Chocolate Pudding, Low Fat MilkTUESDAY, AUGUST 18Soft Tacos, Borracho Beans, Green Peas Spinach Salad, LoCal French Dressing, Banana PuddingWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread...

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