Parmer County Courthouse
401 3rd St., Farwell, TX 79325
Monday-Friday | October 21-25, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday | October 26, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday | October 27, 2024
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday-Friday | Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Friona
(Primera iglesia bautista de Friona)
404 W. 5th, Friona, TX 79035
Farwell Community Center
(Centro Comunitario Farwell)
207 9th, Farwell, TX 79325
Bovina XIT Center
(Centro Bovina XIT)
215 North St., Bovina, TX 79009
Lazbuddie Methodist Church
(Iglesia Metodista Lazbuddie)
665 PM 1172, Lazbuddie, TX 79053
Friona Squaws Volleyball Team — back row (l-r) Angelica Reyes, Kitzy Welch, Racee Rogers, Aubree Bunker, Stephanie Cruz; middle row (l-r) Xandra Castaneda, Aubrey Schueler, Ella McFarland, Yaselene Faudoa; front row (l-r) Mireya Shelby, Ellie McGaughy, Aaliyah Padilla. Head Coach is Bryan Masse. Bi-District Playoff game TBA. Check Friona High School Facebook page.
Early Voting — Parmer County Clerk Susie Spring said that 696 people voted during the first week of early voting with 36 voting on Saturday and 40 on Sunday.
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March On — Congratulations to the Mighty Chieftain Marching Band for making their 2nd straight appearance at the Area Contest. Even though they did not advance, you can see them Friday night at the football game!!!
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Not Too Old To Learn — PMC Administrator Gayla and Medicare Insurance Agent Dee Ann Hutson were the guest speakers at last Thursday’s Senior Meal. The 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Call 806-250-2754 (Gayla) or 806-305-3277 (Dee Ann) for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Taste of Competition — FHS student Carlos Rios presented his Spanish Creed Speaking program at the National FFA Contest in Indianapolis, Indiana last week. Even though he did not place, he made many new friends from all over Texas and the country!
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Sing a Song — (l-r) Andres Gutierrez is advancing to Pre-Area Choir. Jonathon Vasquez is a 2nd alternate and Karen Morales is a 1st alternate. Go choir!
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A Reminder — St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Bovina is having their 64th Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 3rd. Serving time is 11:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. (Texas time) in the St. Ann’s Parish Hall on 3rd Street in Bovina. Donations will be $15.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 6. Take-out plates will be available at no additional charge.
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Texas Facts — During the Dust Bowl of the mid-1930s, hundreds of thousands of Texans lost their jobs and left the state. Source: funworldfacts.com
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