Last Thursday Toby Stephens, owner of Elite Sign & Design of Lubbock, and his brother Tory delivered and installed the new welcome sign at the community center.
On April 4, 2024, the Friona City Council approved a motion to rename the Friona Community Center in honor of Friona’s longest serving mayor, Clarence Monroe, who served from 1983 until 2002. The official name is “The Clarence Monroe Community Center & RV Park” and is featured on the sign along with the “Cheeseburger Capitol of Texas” logo. City manager Lee Davila and council member Alan Monroe were on hand to receive the sign. See the video on our “Friona Star Newspaper” Instagram page
In the photo — Alan Monroe, son of Clarence & Peggy Monroe, proudly poses with the new sign from Elite Sign & Design of Lubbock. Clarence passed away in August of 2023.
Tory and Toby at work
Tory Stephens, Toby Stephens, Lee Davila, and Alan Monroe
Lost and Found — On Monday morning, Vicki Barnett called the Friona Star to place an ad for a missing parrot. It seems Ivan had “flown the coup” from his home on Virginia Avenue sometime Sunday. Ivan’s owner, Randa Copley, was out searching the neighborhood and had asked Vicki to contact the Star. I told her that we could run the ad on Thursday but why not put it on our new instagram page in the meantime. So the Friona Star, Parmer Paws, and the City of Friona put out an APB (all points bulletin) on social media to track down the missing bird. Amazingly, sightings up and down 14th street started coming in and on Tuesday evening Ivan was found. Apparently he recognized a familiar vehicle. At least that is what he told the authorities.
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Community Noon Meal Fundraiser — On Monday, August 11th, a “Chicken Fried Chicken Fundraiser” will be held at the senior center. The cost of the meal is $12 and proceeds will be used for the community meal program. A reminder that meals are served each Monday and Thursday at noon and ALL Friona residents are invited to attend, no matter the age!
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Prairie News — Linda Riley is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for August. The Employee of the Month for August is Veronica Mendez. She works in the Housekeeping Department and started to work at Prairie Acres earlier this year.
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Legacy Pointe News — Legacy will host a Back-to-School Bingo Bash on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Their will be limited school supplies, root beer floats, and Bingo with fun prizes available. See you there!
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Can You Hear Me Now? — When Texas high school football kicks off in a few weeks, many teams will be using wearable technology that enables coaches to relay calls to players on the field. The UIL approved a rule allowing the technology earlier this year. Coaches in the press box will be able to communicate with any player wearing a watch, wristband, belt, or other device capable of receiving the one-way messages. Coaches on the sidelines can’t relay calls, and voice transmission is not allowed. The move aims to streamline play-calling and reduce sign-stealing. It illustrates the growing trend of incorporating technology at every level of competition. Last season, the UIL allowed the use of video review and data analysis tools during games. The Texas Flyover
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Texas Tall Tower — The 74-story Waterline tower in Austin is now the tallest building in Texas after the final beam of the 1,025-foot skyscraper was installed last Friday. The 1,002-foot JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston had been the tallest in the state since 1981. Work on the high-rise began in 2022 amid a spate of new development in downtown Austin. When it opens next year, Waterline is expected to have a “transformational impact” on the area. The Texas Flyover
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Now Presenting — Congratulations to Kelley Ashlock for being a presenter at the Curriculum Connect Conference hosted by WTAMU and Region 16 ESC. Kelley is a Social Studies teacher at Friona High School.
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National Days
August 7 — Lighthouse Day
August 8 — Dollar Day
August 9 — Bowling Day
August 10 — Lazy Day
August 11 — Play in the Sand Day
August 12 — Julienne Fries Day
August 13 — Filet Mignon Day
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The City will open up the roll-off box this Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please come by to dump those items that don’t belong in your dumpster and do your part to help Keep Friona Clean!
The roll-off box is located at East 8th and South Jackson Ave. It is a free service provided to Friona residents. Examples of items not allowed in dumpsters includes: steel and metal, mattresses and furniture, refrigerators/AC units, paint cans (with or without liquids), electronics and appliances, drums/barrels, brick, wood and concrete, railroad ties. Items not accepted in the roll-off box are tires, oil and tree limbs. To dispose of these items, please contact the City office at 806-250-2761.
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
