Giles W. Dalby Unit Opens in Post: New Rehab Efforts


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:18
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Giles W. Dalby Unit Opens in Post: New Rehab Efforts

Two years after a major employers closure, Texas opens a new prison unit in Post, Garza County. The Giles W. Dalby Unit, bought for $110 million, aims to tackle rising inmate population and enhance rehabilitation efforts. With a capacity of 1,900, it offers education, substance abuse treatment, and life skills classes. Programs like Recovery Housing Opportunity and Windham School Districts construction training focus on sobriety, leadership, and job skills.

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