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• 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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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
Jonathan Stuckey |
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Play and praise in the park
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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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Post ISD board sets tax rate at $1.1583
Anna Gibson |
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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
Anna Gibson |
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The legendary Linda Puckett
Paula Jackson |
“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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Life commemorating flyby
Paula Jackson |
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.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Commissioners adopt budget and submit proposed tax rate of 0.7367
Anna Gibson | Post Dispatch
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S BUDGET INCREASES 50% IN TWO YEARSGarza County commissioners opened their budget workshop Aug. 22 by voting to set salaries, expenses and allowances for the coming fiscal year.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests
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08/18/2025 - 08/25/2025WELLS, FOREST LEE: BLUE WARRANT PAROLE VIOLATION – ASSAULT, NO BONDCURTIS, BOBBY RAY: BLUE WARRANT PAROLE VIOLATION, NO BONDLOPEZ-BRIANNA, YVETTE: WARRANT SERVED/ FTA POM LT2OZ BOND, $7,500 The Garza County Sheriff’s Office will delete the Facebook page as of Friday Aug. 29.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT
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During the week of August 7–20, 2025, the Post Municipal Court collected from 16 cases, with a total of $9,350.60 in fines and fees.• Wilson, Jordan: Speeding 36/20 mph in School, $512.20• Bustoz, Jayden: Speeding 39/30 mph zone, $195.00• Morris, Jakeb: Speeding 42/30 mph zone, $195.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025