Unofficial results in the Friona ISD Board of Trustees general election were announced on Monday. Marla Hart received 112 votes, Jeri Lynn White received 108 votes, and Mindy Rushing received 73 votes. There were 93 individuals who voted early and 55 who voted on election day. The election was held to fill two terms that were expiring. Hart and White were incumbents and Rushing was a first-time candidate. Hart is currently serving as board president and White is the board secretary. Results will not be official until the board meeting on Monday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the administration building.
It has been many years in the making, but now the diagnosis is confirmed. After 32 years of service to Friona and Parmer County, Dr. Felipe Jubay is officially retired. Family, co-workers, patients, and friends dropped by last Friday at the community center to thank Dr. Jubay for his service and to wish him and his family the very best in the next chapter of their lives. See more photos in our photo section.
In the photo — (l-r) Sherri Jubay-Couch, Dr. Felipe Jubay, Dita Jubay, and Lynette Jubay-Smith.
Each year Valero Energy Corporation, headquartered in San Antonio, chooses a non-profit organization where Valero employees will spend the day helping in whatever way is necessary. Parmer Paws was chosen this year and the Valero team was joined by Parmer Paws volunteers and Kendrick Oil Company employees to participate in the event. The 60+ volunteers made sure that every inch of the facility was either cleaned, washed, painted, dusted, planted, raked or whatever else was required. Also, Trejo Construction built two pergolas to provide extra shade for the animals.
In the photo — (l-r) Mayor Greg Lewellen, City Manager Lee Davila, Valero Executive Director of Marketing Mark Williams, Shelter Manager Lupe Salinas, U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington’s field representative Kaci Morris, Valero VP of U.S. Wholesale Brian Donovan, Parmer Paws Director Pam Kendrick, and Kendrick Oil representative Jamie Lewellen. See more photos in our photo section.
Moms Ride Free — Wonderland Amusement Park is extending its long-standing tradition of celebrating moms by letting them ride for free for two days over Mother’s Day Weekend! This Saturday, May 10th from 1pm - 8pm and Sunday, May 11th from 1pm - 6pm, all moms will enjoy a Free WOW Pass with the purchase one kids WOW Pass. Visit the website to find the Mother’s Day barcodes for both WOW Passes and Ultimate WOW Passes. Either print the barcodes off or show them at the gate from your phone. The address is
WonderlandPark.com/mothers-day.
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May Showers — According to weather reporter John Gurley, Friona officially received 2.75 inches of rain this past week. It is not unusual to get rain in May but it is unusual to have this much during the first week. We tend to get our May rain around graduation and Memorial Day.
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Prairie News — Edna Freeman is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for May. The Employee of the Month for May is Lizbeth Orozco. She is a member of the nursing team and has been on staff since January 2024.
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Legacy Pointe News — Legacy will host a special Bingo Night, including a “Mom-osa” Bar, on Tuesday, May 20th starting at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy an evening of fellowship and a chance to win some cool prizes.
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Measles Update — As of May 6th, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 702 confirmed measles cases in Texas since late January. Parmer County has had 5 confirmed cases reported. Gaines County has reported 403 cases. Vaccine dates and locations can be found on this page.
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New Principal Announced — Friona ISD announced on Wednesday that Celeste Miller has been named the new principal of the Friona Primary School. She is currently the Friona High School English teacher and will begin her new job on July 1st.
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National Days
May 8: Have A Coke Day
May 9: Lost Sock Memorial Day
May 10: Clean Up Your Room Day
May 11: Mother’s Day
May 12: Odometer Day
May 13: Apple Pie Day
May 14: Underground America Day
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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
