WEST TEXAS WELCOME Jace Pollard, above, landscaped the area around the Post welcome sign, where native Texas plants, drought-tolerant landscaping and locally sourced Garza County stone create a welcoming gateway to the community. | COURTESY PHOTO
PATRIOTIC PARADE Lilly Belongia, Braxton Reiter and CJ Belongia showed their patriotic spirit with American flags, accessories and festive attire as they joined the parade during Post’s 2026 Fourth of July Celebration. | LACEY REITER
KYLER STRONG 13-year-old Kyler Smith is receiving community support through a GoFundMe campaign and a medical expense account at Peoples Bank following his diagnosis with T-cell lymphoma. | COURTESY PHOTO
GRAND FINALE The Post Fire Department concluded its Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display with a bang! | RHETT PARKER
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Families, friends and visitors gathered July 4 for one of Post’s largest Independence Day celebrations in recent years as a full day of patriotic activities culminated with a fireworks display over the city.
Garza County Sheriff’s Office Arrests
The Heirloom Kitchen
SECTIONAL RUN The Post Little League 11/12 Lady Lopes advanced to Sectionals after winning the District 38 championship, where they were defeated by Monahans. | COURTESY PHOTO
MANY VERSIONS OF GRANITAS typically made by adding sugar to fruit juice, coffee, or other beverages and pouring the mixture into a baking dish to begin the freezing process. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO
LIBRARY NOTES
Micronutrients are essential
Catherine Estelle “Cathy” Cook, 1967–2026
Gloria Annette Trout, 1938–2026
Joe John Bland, 1944–2025