Veterans Day Program — A very deserved thank you to Friona High School for hosting the Veterans Day program last Monday. Everyone did a great job. The standing ovation for our veterans was awesome!
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And The Band Played On — It has been a hectic few weeks for the Friona Chieftain Marching Band. Besides their halftime performances each Friday night, the band competed in the Regional Marching Contest where they killed it and advanced to the Area Contest where they killed again but did not advance. After all of that, they found time to shine in the Veterans Day program and give the ceremony that extra punch with their patriotic tunes.
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Double Header — You have two chances to enjoy FHS Fall Theatre this next week. On Friday, November 16th catch “The Red Velvet Cake War” starting at 7:00 p.m. in the FHS auditorium. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 7 get in free. Dessert and Punch will be served during intermission. On Monday, November 18th catch Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen starting at 7:00 p.m. in the FHS auditorium. Admission is free.
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Don’t Be A Turkey — Legacy Pointe will host a Thanksgiving Potluck Meal at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th in the dining area. Bring your favorite dish and join them.
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Soda Day — Tuesday is Soda Day. The U.S. soft drink market size was valued at $286 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow 7.5% from 2024 to 2030.
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Border Security Efforts — In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over 552 million lethal doses of fentanyl—enough to kill every man, woman, and child in the United States and Mexico combined during this border mission. Texas has decreased illegal crossings into the state by over 86% due to the historic border security mission.
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Texas Facts — In the 1950s, a multi-year drought led to mass urbanization in Texas. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Cecil Alvin Maddox | US Army
Bobby Joe Mann | US Navy
Michael Scott Sr. | US Army
Jose Luis Mario Lopez Sr. | US Navy
Marion Francis Fite | US Navy
Billy Nichols | US Air Force
Donald Monroe Phelps | US Army
Max Self | US Army
Jim Parker | US Army
Billy Joe Neely | US Army
Michael Bautista | US Air Force
Nathan Flores | US Air Force
Michelle Garcia | US Army
Heston Grimsley | US Marines
Juan Hernandez | US Air Force
Christian Huckins | US Army
Irvin Huerta | US Army
Fabian Ledezma | US Army
Nathan Rando | US Army
Ulaynie Leal Rando | US Army
Lluvia Reyes | US Navy
Juan Jaramillo Salas | US Army
Andy Montana | US Navy
Mike Lamb | US Air Force
Coy Burch | US Army
Hollis Horton | US Army
Major Jacob Stimson | US Army, Ranger
Dennis Slagle | US Navy
Unable to Attend
Dario Hernandez | US Marines
Juan Aguilera | US Marines
January | 0.86
February | 0.57
March | 0.27
April | 1.58
May | 0.57
June | 4.13
July | 1.40
August | 2.51
September | 1.63
October | 0.31
November | 6.04
Total | 19.87
Veterans Honored — Our local veterans were honored at the Veterans Day Program hosted by Friona High School on Monday. Those present were (l-r) Andy Montana, Mike Lamb, Coy Burch, Hollis Horton, Major Jacob Stimson, Dennis Slagle. Dario Hernandez and Juan Aguilera were unable to attend.
Honoring Our Veterans — Special thanks to ALL of the FCCLA students who helped host a brunch for the veterans immediately following the main program in the gym. Some of those students included (l-r) Emily Ibarra, Lilliana Abarca, Amberly Madrid, Lexi Saldana, Denzel Perez, David Velasquez, Thomas Cook, Marie Phillips, and sponsor Mrs. Mendoza.
