To Serve and Protect — City Manager Lee Davila (left) is shown presenting Officer Nathan Rodriguez with his badge. He officially passed his TCOLE exam and is now the newest member of the Friona Police Department.
Interims No More — Chamber of Commerce President Adrienne Vazquez (right) welcomes Mari Martinez (center) as the new Chamber Executive Vice President and Nydia Mendez (left) as the new Chamber Administrative Assistant. Mari and Nydia had been serving as “interims” for past few months. Congratulations and great job with the Cheeseburger Festival!!!
Save The Date — The Friona Chieftain’s home opener against Slaton is at 7pm on Friday, August 29th at Chieftain Field. A FREE TAILGATE PARTY MEAL will be served before the game. Friona Cargill will provide the hamburgers, the Friona Noon Lions will cook their world famous fries, and the Friona Booster Club will provide the fixin’s and drinks. Don’t miss it and Go Chieftains!!!
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Nazareth Fund Raiser — The Holy Family Church of Nazareth is hosting its annual Labor Day Parish Fund Raiser on Sunday, August 31st. There will be a full day of events starting with Mass at 8am followed by a parade at 10am and a Roast Beef Dinner from 11am till 2pm. Two auctions will be held starting at 1:30pm. Last a Hamburger Supper will be served from 5-7pm and a Corn Hole Tournament will begin at 6:30pm. There will also be a bake shoppe, raffle, bingo, and children’s activities throughout the day. Nazareth is 18 miles west of I-27 on Route 86 where it intersects with FM 168. Call Tausha Schacher at 806-681-9787 for more information.
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Outbreak Over — The Texas Department of State Health Services has declared the measles outbreak that afflicted parts of West Texas earlier this year is over after there were no new cases reported for 42 days. There were 762 confirmed cases, 99 hospitalizations, and two deaths. The Texas Flyover
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Chickens come home to roost — The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has removed federal protections for the lesser prairie-chicken, ruling the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred in listing its regional populations as either threatened or endangered in 2022. U.S. Rep August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) praised the decision as “a major step forward in ending the years-long attack on farmers, ranchers, and energy producers across Texas.” The agency will conduct a new review and issue a revised finding by November of next year. The Texas Flyover
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For Your Information — The 2025 Tax Rate Proposals of the various taxing entities can be found by clicking on the “Notices” tab above. You will also find sports schedules, obituaries, and newspaper archives on the website.
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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
