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Post XC to travel Guthrie on Wednesday

Post XC to travel Guthrie on Wednesday

Post XC to travel Guthrie on Wednesday

RUSS MORRIS | POST DISPATCH Last week, the Bold Gold and Lady Lope cross country teams traveled to Plains for the Plains Invitational. It was the third meet of the season, and Post looked to build on the momentum from earlier competitions.

GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

Monday, Sept. 8Beef Stroganoff Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Roll w/ Margarine, Winter Fruit Cup, Low Fat MilkTuesday, Sept. 9Taco Salad, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad, Corn Tortilla, Apricot HalvesWednesday, Sept.

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Upcoming eventsThurs., Sept. 11 Post Area Chamber of Commerce Brick Laying Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. County Courthouse, 300 W Main St.Wed., Sept. 24 Community prayer breakfast. Post Methodist Church fellowship hall. 216 W.10th St. 7 a.m.Sat., Sept.

King Solomon’s Wisdom, Proverbs 4

• King Solomon gives sound advice to you as his father, King David, gave him.Get learning and get wisdom because it is supreme. Though it may cost you all you have to get learning.• Wisdom will add grace and splendor to your life. It will add years to your life.
HUNTERS’ PRECAUTIONS As dove hunting season arrives, Texas A&M Forest Service is cautioning hunters to practice wildfire safety with equipment and campfires. | MICHAEL MILLER

HUNTERS’ PRECAUTIONS As dove hunting season arrives, Texas A&M Forest Service is cautioning hunters to practice wildfire safety with equipment and campfires. | MICHAEL MILLER

Texas A&M Forest Service cautions wildfire safety

As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive measures to prevent wildfires.Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast.

Play and praise in the park

FREE FOOD AND ACTIVITIES AT SOUTHLAKE PARK SEPTEMBER 6PAULA JACKSON | POST DISPATCH Fall is in the air. School is back in full swing. The days are getting shorter. The temperatures are cooler. This is the perfect scenario for a day at the park celebrating family, joy, laughter and fellowship.
Post ISD board sets tax rate at $1.1583

Post ISD board sets tax rate at $1.1583

Post ISD board sets tax rate at $1.1583

Post ISD trustees adopted the 2025-26 budget during a special meeting Aug. 25, with one opposing vote. The board approved a deficit budget of $411,910, which officials noted will be offset in part by anticipating grant funding. Tina Sims cast the lone vote against the budget.
OATH OF OFFICE Brandy Fannon (left) administered the oath of office to Heather Whetsel during the rescheduled meeting Aug. 26. Whetsel represents precinct 3 in the Garza County Healthcare District. | STAFF PHOTO

OATH OF OFFICE Brandy Fannon (left) administered the oath of office to Heather Whetsel during the rescheduled meeting Aug. 26. Whetsel represents precinct 3 in the Garza County Healthcare District. | STAFF PHOTO

GCHD appoints precinct 3 representative

PRECINCT 3 REPRESENTATIVE AT GARZA COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICTSince before May 2025, the Garza County Healthcare District has sought to fill the vacant seat in precinct 3. Heather Whetsel approached the board with interest and questions and was appointed Aug. 26.
LINDA PUCKETT

LINDA PUCKETT

The legendary Linda Puckett

“If a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.” This quote by Calamity Jane was worn around the wrist of Linda Puckett for many years. She was more than a legend around West Texas.Linda wore many hats over the course of her life.
Life commemorating flyby

Life commemorating flyby

Life commemorating flyby

The Post Community Center was filled Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of one taken too soon.Local law enforcement blocked the road between the Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Community Center at exactly 3 p.m.