Post, Texas
City · Population 3,594 · #456 in Texas
About Post
Post is a small town in northwestern Texas, home to 3,594 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Post is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 958 residents per square mile.
📰 Post News Today
- Minnesota AG sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in bid to extradite ICE officer who shot illegal immigrant in Minneapolis New York Post · Aug 18
- Bobby Shuttleworth: Baylor Post - Texas A&M Aggies - Official Athletics Website 12thman.com · Aug 16
- Supreme Court asked to hear case on Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in schools The Washington Post · Aug 17
- Texas Maternal Mortality Committee's Next Report Will Skip Post-'Roe' Deaths. Lawmakers Suspect Political Influence. The Texas Observer · Aug 17
- US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park Bangkok Post · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Post Unique
- The only place in America named Post — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Post
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Chapa's — mexican
- George's Restaurant
- Holly's Drive Inn
- The Wagon BBQ & Burgers
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Garza County Historical Museum · Museum
- O S Ranch Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Post
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Post
- GARZA COUNTY RJC
- MULLIN GARZA COUNTY RJC
- POST EL
- POST H S
- POST MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Marvin Self
Population (2024)3,594
Rank in state#456 of 1,224
Land area3.75 sq mi
Density958/sq mi
Coordinates33.1909, -101.3815