News

PEP RALLY The Southland Eagles cheerleaders performed a stunt during the pep rally ahead of the Eagles’ football game against Petersburg Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTO

PEP RALLY The Southland Eagles cheerleaders performed a stunt during the pep rally ahead of the Eagles’ football game against Petersburg Sept. 25. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eagles fall to Petersburg, travel to Loraine

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Southland Eagles traveled to Petersburg last Friday, seeking back-toback victories after defeating Lorenzo the week before.Petersburg controlled most of the game and limited the Eagles’ scoring opportunities.
BOLD GOLD UPDATE Post High School head football coach John Wright spoke to members of the Post Rotary Club about the Bold Gold Antelope football team during the club’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. | COURTESY PHOTO

BOLD GOLD UPDATE Post High School head football coach John Wright spoke to members of the Post Rotary Club about the Bold Gold Antelope football team during the club’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Exclusive Subscriber Content

POST NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
If you have information to include on POST NOTES, email request to post@wtx.news or call (806) 990-POST (7678).Public and Civic Meetings Garza County Commissioners Court Regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. County courthouse, 300 W. Main St., Post.Post City Council Regular meeting, Tuesday,...
LIBRARY NOTES

LIBRARY NOTES

Exclusive Subscriber Content

LIBRARY NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCHPerhaps we can finally declare the fall season’s arrival by temperature or by date (Sept. 22), and most of us are so very pleased.
Roasted chicken

Roasted chicken

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Roasted chicken– corn chowder

Angelina L
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Corn is a predominate ingredient in Southwestern cuisine. Fresh corn is always better, but if it is not available during the fall and winter when we make more chilies, soups and chowders, frozen corn can be used.
FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP Women gathered at Post Methodist Church for the “God Says You Are” Ladies Day conference Saturday, Sept. 19. | COURTESY PHOTO

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP Women gathered at Post Methodist Church for the “God Says You Are” Ladies Day conference Saturday, Sept. 19. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Ladies Day brings women together for faith, fellowship

Stephanie Allen |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Post Methodist Church hosted a “God Says You Are” Ladies Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing women together for a day centered on faith, fellowship and encouragement.Hosted by Kylene Wheeler, the event featured three guest speakers Jan Ragland, Amy G. Bearden and Meagan Miller, who shared messages...
ENROLLMENT GROWTH Western Texas College welcomed 1,601 students for the fall 2026 semester, the college’s highest fall enrollment in three years. | COURTESY PHOTO

ENROLLMENT GROWTH Western Texas College welcomed 1,601 students for the fall 2026 semester, the college’s highest fall enrollment in three years. | COURTESY PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

WTC fall enrollment reaches three-year high

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Western Texas College welcomed 1,601 students for fall 2026, marking a 10.7% increase over fall 2025 and the College’s highest fall enrollment in three years, according to the institution’s official census data.The increase represents 155 additional students to fall 2026 enrollment at Western Texas...
Botanic herb sachets from the

Botanic herb sachets from the

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Botanic herb sachets from the garden

Ellen Peffley
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
From the gardenHerb sachets are a sweet-smelling way gardeners can save summer’s herbs.The small pouches filled with any fragrant botanic blend of dried herbs, flower buds or petals can be tucked away in linen closets, bureau drawers, or under pillows.
CHILD SAFETY This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and Texas DPS reminds those travelling with small children about safety seat procedures. | DPS PHOTO

CHILD SAFETY This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and Texas DPS reminds those travelling with small children about safety seat procedures. | DPS PHOTO

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Texas DPS highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to properly secure children while traveling.“Making sure your child is properly secured in the right car seat is one of the easiest and most important things you can do to keep...
Subscribe to