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A bright red Buddy Poppy, the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1922, is a symbol of honoring fallen service members and supporting living veterans. | COURTESY IMAGE

A bright red Buddy Poppy, the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1922, is a symbol of honoring fallen service members and supporting living veterans. | COURTESY IMAGE

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BUDDY POPPY TRIBUTE

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LOCAL HISTORY Garza County Judge Lee Norman spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s June 23 luncheon, sharing stories from the 1980 book “Wagon Wheels: A History of Garza County, Texas.” | STEPHANIE ALLEN

LOCAL HISTORY Garza County Judge Lee Norman spoke during the Post Rotary Club’s June 23 luncheon, sharing stories from the 1980 book “Wagon Wheels: A History of Garza County, Texas.” | STEPHANIE ALLEN

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ROTARY CLUB NEWS

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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POST NOTES

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, July 13, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 p.m. in council chambers, 105 E. Main St.; for more information, visit www.cityfposttexas.

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MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
During the week of June 18–25, 2026, the Post Municipal Court collected from 12 cases, with a total of $864 in fines and fees.• Greathouse, Daisha Expired Registration, $174.00• Phergson, Mack Expired Registration, $159.00• Phergson, Mack Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, $286.
WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

WITH SUCH A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL of salad and sautéed chicken, you’ll have plenty of room left for a slice of that cake or another favorite dessert! | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Lemony chicken cutlets with arugula salad

Angelina L
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A complete lemon menu from salad to dessert is yours for the taking. Last week I shared a recipe for Lemon Meringue Cake. Why not start your meal with a burst of citrus, as well?
OATH ADMINISTERED Brandy Fannon, right, administered the oath of office to new Garza County Health Care District board member Janie Suber during the board’s June 25 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

OATH ADMINISTERED Brandy Fannon, right, administered the oath of office to new Garza County Health Care District board member Janie Suber during the board’s June 25 meeting. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Garza County Health Care District elects officers

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Garza County Health Care District board convened June 25 at the Medical Plaza in Post. According to the meeting minutes, new board member Janie Suber was officially sworn in.
BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

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Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what the statewide Texas Tribune recently reported about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact. We thank them for the opportunity to share their piece with our readers.
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER in Division 10, the state’s smallest circulation weekly newspapers, was The Post Dispatch, a first for the Garza County newspaper. Claiming the honors for the Dispatch was sports journalist Russ Morris ( above, at the awards luncheon in Dallas June 20). Sweepstakes is awarded to the competing newspaper with the highest score of points won that year in all coverage categories.

SWEEPSTAKES WINNER in Division 10, the state’s smallest circulation weekly newspapers, was The Post Dispatch, a first for the Garza County newspaper. Claiming the honors for the Dispatch was sports journalist Russ Morris ( above, at the awards luncheon in Dallas June 20). Sweepstakes is awarded to the competing newspaper with the highest score of points won that year in all coverage categories.

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Texas Press Association awards recognize 2025 newspaper issues

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
At the annual convention of the Texas Press Association, June 19–21, in Dallas, The Caprock Courier, The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, The Knox County News-Courier, The Post Dispatch and The Texas Spur were among the state's participating daily, semi-weekly, and weekly newspapers receiving annual...
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