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PUBLIC COMMENT Citizen Mondo Martinez said, in last week’s budget hearing, that maintenance of existing equipment and roads should take precedence over new purchases. | POST DISPATCH

PUBLIC COMMENT Citizen Mondo Martinez said, in last week’s budget hearing, that maintenance of existing equipment and roads should take precedence over new purchases. | POST DISPATCH

Martinez questions equipment purchases in proposed city budget hearing

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
ANNA GIBSON | POST DISPATCH The Post City Council held a public hearing Sept. 4 on the proposed 2025-26 city budget, which is set to raise $66,311 more in total property taxes than the previous year, a 6.3% increase. Of that amount, $10,000 comes from new property added to the tax rolls.
Autumn planting

Autumn planting

Autumn planting

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYSeptember is landscape planting month. Autumn days are sunny, temperatures are moderating, nights are cooling. Autumn soils are warm, encouraging rapid establishment of root systems. Moderate temperatures means less stress on new transplants.
Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMCorn tortillas are easier to make than flour tortillas and there isn’t anything that compares to the amazing aroma and flavor.One might be surprised that there are only two ingredients in a corn tortilla, but that’s it, masa harina and warm water.
MUNICIPAL NOMINEE The Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) recently announced City of Post secretary Susan Collazo as a nominee for the 2025 Municipal Clerk of the Year. The Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year Award is presented annually to an outstanding municipal clerk in the state at the TMCA Awards Banquet. The 2024 recipient was Aimee Nemer of Richardson. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNICIPAL NOMINEE The Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA) recently announced City of Post secretary Susan Collazo as a nominee for the 2025 Municipal Clerk of the Year. The Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year Award is presented annually to an outstanding municipal clerk in the state at the TMCA Awards Banquet. The 2024 recipient was Aimee Nemer of Richardson. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNICIPAL NOMINEE

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

King Solomon’s Wisdom, Proverbs 5, 6

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Proverbs 5:• Warns against adultery (voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person with someone other than his/ her spouse).• Adultery leads to utter ruin.• Do not be led astray by sweet talk.• Stay faithful to the wife of your youth.
TEXAS BROTHERHOOD Thirty-seven first responders from the Texas Brotherhood pedaled their way to Southlake Park.

TEXAS BROTHERHOOD Thirty-seven first responders from the Texas Brotherhood pedaled their way to Southlake Park.

Texas Brotherhood has lunch in Post

Story And Photos By Paula Jackson |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
What do the Garza County Fire Department, Pasadena (Texas) city marshal and Garza County Sheriff’s Office have in common? The answer to this is the Texas Brotherhood.Sunday morning, 37 cyclists pedaled down the Caprock on Highway 84 as they made their way from Lubbock to Houston.
CAR SHOW Saturday’s Play and Praise in the Park brought classic car lovers from miles around. But Post’s very own, Cecil Foster, brough not one, not two, but five of his classics. Foster told the Disptch this red Bel Air has 93,000 miles and the engine is original with matching serial numbers to the car, making it even more rare. | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO

CAR SHOW Saturday’s Play and Praise in the Park brought classic car lovers from miles around. But Post’s very own, Cecil Foster, brough not one, not two, but five of his classics. Foster told the Disptch this red Bel Air has 93,000 miles and the engine is original with matching serial numbers to the car, making it even more rare. | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO

Post Methodist Saturday in the park

Paula Jackson |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
“Saturday in the Park” is a classic song by Chicago, and I couldn’t help singing it in my head as I walked through the damp grass of the Post City Park on Saturday morning.The weather was chilly, 61 degrees to be exact, and not the warmth they had hoped for when renting water slides for their event.
Recovery Roundup set for Sept. 13 at Ragtown

Recovery Roundup set for Sept. 13 at Ragtown

Recovery Roundup set for Sept. 13 at Ragtown

Anna Gibson |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Community Recovery Center will host its annual fall fundraiser, the Recovery Roundup, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at Ragtown Gospel Theater.The evening will feature a catered dinner, live entertainment, a live and silent auction and the presentation of the Giles C. McCrary Award.
4-H SHOOTERS Garza County 4-H shooters, from left: Leightyn Reiter, Jett Sanders, Hunter Sanders, Bryan Saucedo and Destry Fox. | COURTESY PHOTO

4-H SHOOTERS Garza County 4-H shooters, from left: Leightyn Reiter, Jett Sanders, Hunter Sanders, Bryan Saucedo and Destry Fox. | COURTESY PHOTO

Monk Palmer Shoot Sept. 12-14

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
LACEY REITER | POST DISPATCH Marvin “Monk” Palmer was a respected resident and passionate supporter of both shotgun sports and 4-H. For many years, Monk was a familiar face at the Palmer Gun Club, where he proudly hosted an annual ATA (American Trap Association) shoot.
Snack packs for hungry students

Snack packs for hungry students

Snack packs for hungry students

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
LACEY REITER | POST DISPATCH The Garza County Snack Pack program (SPP) continues its mission of providing weekend food bags to elementary students who are at risk of food security. Each week, more than 150 children across Garza County receive nutritious food to help carry them through the weekend.
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