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God’s promise in the rainbow

Thank God for all this rain we have been receiving!The last couple rainstorms produced some of the most complete and beautiful rainbows that I have seen in quite some time!They always remind me of God’s promise to us.
AMMONS AMENDS The photograph above, Post Dispatch jack-of-all-trades Corky Ammons (right) and his wife, Allene, was misidentified as Jim Cornish and wife, in last week’s Centennial keepsake edition. “Corky said he loved working at the newspaper. It was a different challenge each week, and it required hard work every day, but it was one big happy family and always a lot of fun,' as the story notes. | COURTESY PHOTO

AMMONS AMENDS The photograph above, Post Dispatch jack-of-all-trades Corky Ammons (right) and his wife, Allene, was misidentified as Jim Cornish and wife, in last week’s Centennial keepsake edition. “Corky said he loved working at the newspaper. It was a different challenge each week, and it required hard work every day, but it was one big happy family and always a lot of fun,' as the story notes. | COURTESY PHOTO

AMMONS AMENDS

AMMONS AMENDS The photograph above, Post Dispatch jack-of-all-trades Corky Ammons (right) and his wife, Allene, was misidentified as Jim Cornish and wife, in last week’s Centennial keepsake edition. “Corky said he loved working at the newspaper.
Right: Kasen Wink with his award ribbons and buckles for Reserve Champion Stock Horsemen and 1st place in Horse Trail

Right: Kasen Wink with his award ribbons and buckles for Reserve Champion Stock Horsemen and 1st place in Horse Trail

SPOTLIGHT ON GARZA 4-H AT STATE HORSE SHOW

Four Garza county youth traveled to Bryan, Texas, last week for the 2025 State 4-H Horse Show.Kasen Wink, Keithland Wink, Brazos King and Leightyn Reiter represented Garza County amazingly well. All four of these youngsters showed grace, talent and a true passion for horsemanship.
TRADITION CONTINUES Eight and a half decades of rodeos, boot-scooting dancing, tasty food vendors and a parade to boot all gets underway next week with the Post Stampede. | COURTESY PHOTO

TRADITION CONTINUES Eight and a half decades of rodeos, boot-scooting dancing, tasty food vendors and a parade to boot all gets underway next week with the Post Stampede. | COURTESY PHOTO

85th Annual Post Stampede kicks off next week

Since 1940 Post has played host to rodeo contestants, fans and musicians from all over the United States and as far as Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico for a three-day extravaganza in August.This year’s festivities will be August 7, 8 and 9.
Post ISD names Murphy head softball coach

Post ISD names Murphy head softball coach

Post ISD names Murphy head softball coach

After two months of searching, Post ISD names Post Elementary Special Education Inclusionist, Brandon Murphy, as the new head softball coach for the Post Lady Lopes. Murphy came to Post from Hale Center, where he previously served as head softball coach for the Lady Owls.
Post ISD announces Cruz as athletic trainer for 2025-26 school year

Post ISD announces Cruz as athletic trainer for 2025-26 school year

Post ISD announces Cruz as athletic trainer for 2025-26 school year

During the regular school board meeting on July 14, 2025, the Post ISD board of trustees approved an independent contractor agreement with Covenant Medical Group to provide athletic training services for the 2025–26 school year, with Covenant assigning an athletic trainer to Post ISD.
National school lunch, breakfast program continues at Post ISD

National school lunch, breakfast program continues at Post ISD

National school lunch, breakfast program continues at Post ISD

Post ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas Sales Tax holiday Aug. 8-10

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

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

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.