From left: Asirya Eakins – Social Media, David Day
– Publisher, Hart Parris – Editor, Brandon William –
Associate Editor/Sports, Ulanda Bounds – Advertising,
Jamie Megress “The Digital Diva” – Production
& Design
Since 1977, David Day has been a part of the newspaper
business serving Galveston County. The past
fifteen years have been spent as Publisher of The
Post Newspaper.
The desire to bring a positive message to his readers,
and a strong belief in presenting the values of
his hometown and all the cities that surround Texas
City has been the guiding purpose behind The Post
since its inception. Offering Free papers in newsstands
throughout Galveston County, is a vital tactic
in his goal to bring that positive message to each and
every person in these communities. “It sends a message
of inclusion to those on the edges of society,
and hopefully it allows them to feel part of their city,
allowing them to share in the pride of cities on the
grow and hopeful as they see the levels of commitment
so many groups and individuals have to work
as one and rise above the devastation wreaked by
Harvey.” said Day
Sadly there are still those who are unaware that
a local newspaper that focuses on The Mainland is
available; still more who have no way to even receive
a paper. So out of that knowledge, an idea was born.
What if local citizens could subscribe for those who
are home bound and would benefit greatly from a bit
of sunshine twice a week? What if The Post donated
one fourth of each annual subscription to a local nonprofit
organization, church, or benefit so that they
could touch even more lives?
So that is exactly what happened. Both new and
renewing subscribers are able to either donate one
fourth of their subscription to the charity of their
choice – even when the subscription is for someone
other than that individual. Individuals on a fixed income
receive a 25% discount on their annual subscription
and every subscriber to The Post gets a
10% discount on all their advertising for the entire
year.
In addition, they get to read great stories about local
school events; see photographs of life before television
and smart phones; find nuggets of information
about their health, new technology, healthy eating,
and so much more. There are columns written by local
experts like CRISSCROSS APPLESAUCE written
by Susan Wilson, Principal of Calvin Vincent Elementary
and DIG IN by President of a local Garden
Club, Bridget Buffa. There are special features, like
the GOTCHA GIRLS; one of which is featured in this
issue and Opinion pieces that shine a positive light
on local issues. There are opinion pieces about local
issues; like the COM Bond which recently passed in
the last election; and a calendar of events to keep up
with all the happenings in our neck of the woods.
Many of the stories covered in the paper will have
a video, accessible on either our free website or our
Facebook page, touching on the same topic online.
See a business advertising in the paper? You can
probably find them on our website with a link right to
their own website or email. The Community Calendar
is the place to go to see what is coming up in the
near future and new businesses, community events,
remarkable people are always being featured as well.
What you won’t find is anything about North Korea…
not a word about that politician that bought
a solid gold Yugo to drive around in, paid for with
taxpayer money…nope; all that stuff that fills our airwaves
and makes us all a little depressed and a little
nauseated? We just don’t have the room what with
pictures of babies in elephant costumes and Homecoming
parades, local events and success stories.
The Post keeps a pretty level focus and it is focused
on you and your neighbors.
So, if you aren’t already subscribing, please do
so. And if you have never sent us a photograph or
submitted a story; never asked us to cover a special
event or meet a local talent, please do that too. We
are, after all, your community news. We are here to
serve you and to shine a light on your accomplishments,
help you find assistance when things get
rough, celebrate our little corner of the world and all
the amazing people who choose to give back, speak
out, get involved, run a business, shop local, worship,
and most importantly, come to every single parade
… unless of course, they are in it.
