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Little League All-Star Teams begin

Little League All-Star Teams begin

Little League All-Star Teams begin tournament play

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Texas West Little League District 38 revealed the 2026 All-Star Tournament brackets on June 5. Post is scheduled to participate in both baseball and softball tournaments, which are set to begin on Saturday, June 13, and will be a double-elimination format.Post 7/8 Little League Softball Team.
SLIDING SAFE During Post Little League baseball action in the summer of 1983, Dustin Ammons slides into third base. | POST DISPATCH ARCHIVES

SLIDING SAFE During Post Little League baseball action in the summer of 1983, Dustin Ammons slides into third base. | POST DISPATCH ARCHIVES

Little League action lights up Post in 1983

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
FROM THE ARCHIVES — June 8, 1983Little League baseball was in full swing in Post during the summer of 1983, with several closely contested games highlighting the young talent on local diamonds.In one matchup, the Braves edged the Indians 8-5, overcoming a late rally by the Indians.

Bold Gold begin summer league baseball

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Post Bold Gold baseball team is set to take part in summer league baseball in June. The Bold Gold are in a league of teams with Snyder, Brownfield, Lockney, Petersburg and Ralls.The Bold Gold were scheduled to begin their summer league slate against Snyder on June 1.

Bold Gold take part in summer basketball

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Post Bold Gold basketball team are set to take part in summer basketball. The Bold Gold are participating in a summer league hosted by Tahoka. The teams playing are are Post, Tahoka, Smyer and Ralls.The Antelopes were scheduled to take the court on Tuesday, June 2, against Ralls at 5:30 p.m.
NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

NEWSPAPER SWAP The Navajo Times is the largest independent, Native American-owned weekly newspaper in the U.S., based in Window Rock, Arizona, capital of the Navajo Nation. Founded in 1959 as a tribal newsletter, today it counts a circulation of 24,900 with more than 150,000 weekly readers. Our Texas Spur staff dropped by the paper’s offices in October 2025. | TEXAS SPUR

Books about the Mother Road

Text And Photos By Barbara Brannon And Kay
Thursday, June 4, 2026
If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re all about the Route 66 reads.As in maps, magazines, road signs, bumper stickers and travel guides. But especially, in free moments when we aren’t behind the wheel, books.
Post Little League announces 2026 All-Star teams

Post Little League announces 2026 All-Star teams

Post Little League announces 2026 All-Star teams

Russ Morris |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Post Little League announced the 2026 All-Star teams on May 30 during their closing ceremonies. The All-Star teams will begin tournament play on Saturday, June 13.Post 7/8 Little Leage Softball The 7/8 Little League softball team will be coached by Noah Rodriguez.
GIVING BACK Larry Williams (center), representing the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, accepted a donation check from Assistant Principal Joey Hanaway and Principal Shawna Lamb during a presentation May 20 at Post Elementary School. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

GIVING BACK Larry Williams (center), representing the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, accepted a donation check from Assistant Principal Joey Hanaway and Principal Shawna Lamb during a presentation May 20 at Post Elementary School. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

Post Elementary’s Penny Wars: local kids help veterans take flight

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCHIn a display of community spirit and friendly competition, students at Post Elementary School raised $1,366.85 for the Texas South Plains Honor Flight through their annual Penny Wars fundraiser.
TEAM DEFENSE Post Little League players field the ball during defensive action against Slaton on May 23 in Post. | RUSS MORRIS

TEAM DEFENSE Post Little League players field the ball during defensive action against Slaton on May 23 in Post. | RUSS MORRIS

Post Little League hosts Slaton, Seagraves

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
RUSS MORRIS | POST DISPATCH The Post Little League and Junior League teams took to the baseball and softball diamonds on May 23.Under warm and partly cloudy skies, the teams welcomed rivals Slaton, Seagraves, and Jayton out to where the South Plains and the Big Country meet.
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