FORMER MTC EMPLOYEES MAY RECEIVE PAYOUT OVER 2024 LAYOFFS

170 former Dalby Correctional employees included in proposed $500,000 settlement over layoffs in 2024A federal lawsuit involving 170 former employees of the Giles W.

Garza County Sheriff’s Office Blotter

04/21/2025 - 05/04/2025 ***GARZA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS*** HILL, WILLIAM - DWI 3RD OR MORE BOND $15,000 PEREZ, JOSE - BURGLARY OF HABITATIONS BOND $50,000BOYD, LERON - REV PROB-POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LT=50LBS GT5LBS BOND $20,000FLORES, EMILIO RENE - WARRANT SERVED- INTERFERE W/ EMERGENCY...

COWBOY ROUNDUP

Winners from 2025 IYKYK Cook-off Fiesta and Cowboy Roundup presented by Post Stampede Rodeo are as follows: Cowboy Knot Tying- Kade Smith, Hayden Cape & Shawn Pennell, Jr. Breakaway- Casen Williams, Sr.

Xcel Energy’s tree planting guide helps customers make informed choices

TREES ARE GOOD FOR THE EARTH AND LOWER ENERGY BILLSTrees play a vital role in enhancing the natural environment. For Texas and New Mexico residents looking to save on electric bills, they also effectively reduce the impact of summer heat.

Meet candidates for City Council, Healthcare Board appointments

ANNA GIBSON | POST DISPATCHAlthough local elections were canceled this year, leadership seats on the Post City Council and the Garza County Healthcare District Board will still be filled by appointment, as permitted by state law when races are uncontested.

Stolen SUV recovered; suspects flee scene

Michael Isbell informed The Post Dispatch that a black SUV was reported stolen off of 8th Street during the week of May 3.According to Sheriff Isbell, the vehicle was later recovered by the owner’s family. However, the suspects fled the scene on foot and remain at large.

RAINFALL

According to Raindrop.farm, in the last 24-hours, from Tuesday-Wednesday, April 29-30, the average rainfall total for Garza county was 5.44 inches! Residents experienced small pea-sized hail to as large as baseball-sized hail and damage during the severe thunderstorm.