Running to Regionals — Congratulations to Fernando Moreno and Avram Hernandez. They qualified for the Regional Cross Country Meet to be held on Monday, October 20th, at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Fernando finished 4th and Avram 10th at the District Meet on Monday.
Panhandle Community Services is pleased to announce that assistance is available for households struggling to pay their gas and electric bills. As colder months approach, this support aims to ensure families stay safe and warm without the added stress of high utility costs. Eligible residents may receive help with past-due balances or current bills. Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Friona office is located at 104 W 9th. For more information, call 806-250-5043 or visit https://www.pcsvcs.org/contact-us/friona-office.
8th Grade Cheerleaders — Back Row (l-r) Genesis Aguirre, Sophie Lewellen, Kamila Moreno, Sarina Amaya, Karleigh Rangel, Avril Soltero, Adamari Amaya, and Angeliz Castillo. Front Row (l-r) Diana Ordonez, Ella Rector, Sophia SanMiguel, Preslie Goyne, Mya VanSommeren, Lidia Chic, and Sindy Lopez.
That’s a Wrap — Friona Banking Center will host its annual Sausage Wrap fundraiser on Thursday, October 16th from 11 a.m. till 1p.m. in the parking lot. Proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
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Prairie News — Ofilia Florez is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for October. The Employee of the Month for September is Gloria Aragon. She works in the Nursing Department and has been with Prairie Acres since November 2021.
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Legacy Pointe News — Legacy Pointe will host a Bingo Night on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. The event will feature fall-themed snacks and prizes as well as fun and fellowship. See you there!
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Save The Date — Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 31st from 6:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie Acres parking lot. The event is sponsored by Prairie Acres, Legacy Pointe, and the Parmer County Sheriff’s Office.
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Putting Criminals on ICE — Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Chicago yesterday to provide security to federal immigration agents. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has called the move an “invasion.” The Texas Flyover
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New Orbital Military Plan Unveiled — A new private space cargo vehicle called Arc was unveiled last week by California-based company Inversion, which designed it to revolutionize global logistics. The company plans to deploy the reusable vehicles into low Earth orbit, where they’ll act as orbital storehouses holding critical supplies, particularly for the military. When a delivery is needed, the vehicle could immediately leave orbit and deliver cargo to any location on the planet in less than an hour, far faster than traditional air transport. The first orbital mission is currently scheduled for 2026. The Flyover
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In Parmer County: $40 per year
Out of Parmer County: $50 per year
eStar (emailed): $30 per year
Call 806-250-5200 for more information
