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Texas Sales Tax holiday Aug. 8-10

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The State Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.

MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
During the period of July 10–July 16, 2025, the Post Municipal Court collected from 5 cases, with a total of $1,663.90 in fines and fees.• Quiroz, Francisco: No Driver License, $334.10• Reno, Bailey: Speeding 61/40 mph zone, $377.00• Reno, Bailey: No Driver License, $321.

POST NOTES

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Upcoming eventsJuly 28-Aug. 1 Vacation Bible School at Church of God of Prophecy, 602 W. 14th St., Post. 6-9 p.m. For kids ages 4 years and up. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. July 28. For questions, call Diane at (806) 773-2892July 29 Free luau pool party, Post Public Pool 6–8 p.m.
Board approves CMC contract for athletic trainer

Board approves CMC contract for athletic trainer

Board approves CMC contract for athletic trainer

Russ Morris
Thursday, July 24, 2025
NEWSThe Post ISD school board considered to approve an independent contractor agreement with Covenant Medical Group to provide athletic training services for the 2025-26 school year during its last meeting, July 14.
Speeding doesn’t save time — it costs lives

Speeding doesn’t save time — it costs lives

Speeding doesn’t save time — it costs lives

Staff Reports
Thursday, July 24, 2025
AUSTIN—Whether it’s catching a fish or smoking a brisket, Texans know the importance of patience. So, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding drivers to use that patience behind the wheel and drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.
ALEX REECE

ALEX REECE

SPOTLIGHT ON BICYCLE WINNERS

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
BIKE WINNERS During the annual July 4th parade in Post, children who participated in the parade were entered in a drawing to win a bicycle. Garza County Community Recovery Center donated two bikes; lucky recipients were Alex Reece and Desire Bell.
SITE PLANS The city of Post has been applying for park and rec grants through SPAG. The planned improvements include pickleball courts, an exercise court, safe bike trail for preschoolers, refurbished basketball courts, lighting, fishing piers and more hike and bike trails. This is a graphic for review from the engineers. | JACOB MARTIN ENGINEERING

SITE PLANS The city of Post has been applying for park and rec grants through SPAG. The planned improvements include pickleball courts, an exercise court, safe bike trail for preschoolers, refurbished basketball courts, lighting, fishing piers and more hike and bike trails. This is a graphic for review from the engineers. | JACOB MARTIN ENGINEERING

SPAG looking for park support letters by August

Anna Gibson
Thursday, July 24, 2025
In an email to the Dispatch last week, City Manager Rhett Parker requested that the community write letters of support for the City of Post’s Parks and Recreation grant application.The city has held public hearings to make a list of what the public wishes to see at South Lake Park.
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