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SPEC opens Operation Round Up community grant applications

SPEC opens Operation Round Up community grant applications

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SPEC opens Operation Round Up community grant applications

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
LUBBOCK— South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up has opened their Community Grant application for the sixth year. The community grant is available for local non-profit organizations that serve members in the cooperative’s service territory.
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance recently named Reese Huffaker of Post FFA Ag Student of the Month; agent Ron Francis presented the award. | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance recently named Reese Huffaker of Post FFA Ag Student of the Month; agent Ron Francis presented the award. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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AREA FISHING REPORT

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
ALAN HENRYFAIR. 83 degrees; 2.26 feet below pool. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows in 18-28 feet over brush. Report by Randy Britton, The Bait Shop, Post, Texas.HUBBARD CREEKFAIR. Water Stained; 80 degrees; 12.59 feet below pool. Bass are fair to good with soft plastics in brush piles.
FALL FESTIVAL Keith Garner, pastor of the Post Baptist Church, requested street closures for their fall festival on Friday, Oct. 31. The church plans to host trunk-or-treat activities, games and barrel train rides. | STAFF PHOTO

FALL FESTIVAL Keith Garner, pastor of the Post Baptist Church, requested street closures for their fall festival on Friday, Oct. 31. The church plans to host trunk-or-treat activities, games and barrel train rides. | STAFF PHOTO

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Post city council holds second hearing on tax rates, regular meeting

Anna Gibson |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Post City Council convened Sept. 9 for two public hearings and its regular meeting. No public comments were received during either hearing, and all members were present.The first hearing addressed the proposed 2025–26 city budget.
ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN Post ISD superintendent Cassie Petty and board president Jett Lott address the board with encouragement and presentation of the state’s accountability system and plan for increased student success. Full videos can be viewed at The Post Dispatch Facebook page. | STAFF PHOTO

ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN Post ISD superintendent Cassie Petty and board president Jett Lott address the board with encouragement and presentation of the state’s accountability system and plan for increased student success. Full videos can be viewed at The Post Dispatch Facebook page. | STAFF PHOTO

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Post ISD trustees address budget, accountability plan, student outcomes

Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Post ISD Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 9. Board president Jett Lott opened the meeting with remarks about the district’s financial position and public perception.Acknowledging concerns about the district’s deficit, he stressed that Post ISD is not alone.
Viva Friends hear from library

Viva Friends hear from library

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Viva Friends hear from library

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
READ ALOUD Post librarian Pam Humble visited the Viva Friends daycare Sept. 16. The little friends sat and listened well. | COURTESY PHOTO
POLK BROTHERS Chip Polk (left) and his brother Glenn pause for a moment after a full tour of the Ragtown Gospel Theater and conversation about the upcoming Elvis tribute show. “We are starting to resemble The Muppets,” they said, “and we are okay with that.” | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO

POLK BROTHERS Chip Polk (left) and his brother Glenn pause for a moment after a full tour of the Ragtown Gospel Theater and conversation about the upcoming Elvis tribute show. “We are starting to resemble The Muppets,” they said, “and we are okay with that.” | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO

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Ragtown to host Elvis tribute show

Paula Jackson |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
If you miss the Elvis tribute show happening on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Ragtown Gospel Theater, you could find yourself checking in at the Heartbreak Hotel.
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