Holiday Sunset — Sharon White took this beautiful sunset photo the week before Christmas. The staff at the Friona Star hopes that everyone had a great Christmas and wishes everyone a very Happy New Year!!!
Friona Graduate dies — Garland Buske, Friona High School graduate and member of the Class of 2001, passed away last week in San Antonio. Garland grew up in Friona and is the son of B.K. & Janet Buske, formally of Friona, who now reside in Bulverde, Texas. Services are pending.
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County News — At the Parmer County Christmas luncheon last Monday, Bobby Martinez announced that he has been named the new Police Chief for the City of Bovina. Martinez had been employed by the Parmer County Sheriff’s Office and just received recognition for 5 years of service to the county. Also, Otis Carpenter announced his retirement after 36 year service, including the last 15 years with the Parmer County Sheriff’s Office.
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Jimmy Carter dies at 100 — Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, died Sunday in Plains, Georgia, as the oldest former president in U.S. history.
A peanut farmer from Georgia, Carter rose through the political ranks quickly to become governor and then president, defeating Gerald Ford in 1976.
His presidency from 1977 to 1981 saw achievements like the Camp David Accords but was overshadowed by economic challenges and the Iran hostage crisis. Carter revamped his image post-presidency, becoming a champion for humanitarian causes and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Source: The Flyover, LLC
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National Days
January 2 — Science Fiction Day
January 3 — Drinking Straw Day
January 4 — Trivia Day
January 5 — Bird Day
January 6 — Technology Day
January 7 — Bobblehead Day
January 8 — Bubble Bath Day
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The Empty Stocking Fund would like to thank the United Fund of Friona for their donation and the USDA employees for their generous donation of providing toys to school children recommended by their teachers.
