Utility Assistance
Asistencia de Servicios Públicos
Who can apply: Residents of the top 26 Texas counties who need help with home energy costs. How to apply: Visit panhandlehelp.org or scan the QR code to fill out the intake form. No device? Pick up a paper application at your local office.
Quién puede postular: Residentes de los 26 condados principales de Texas que necesitan ayuda con los costos d e energía del hogar. Cómo aplicar: Visita panhandlehelp.org o escanea el código QR para completar el formulario de inscripción. ¿Ningún dispositivo? Recoge una solicitud en papel en tu oficina local.
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Friona PCS Office
104 W. 9th St. Friona, TX 79035
806-250-5043
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
Educational Visit — Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath visited Friona on Wednesday. The Commissioner and his team were welcomed by FISD Superintendent Daniel Rosales and the Board of Trustees. The purpose of the trip was to learn how FISD has been able to achieve strong academic growth throughout the district during the past year. More on the commissioner’s visit in next week’s edition. In the photo (l-r) Board members Sawyer Osborn, Jeri Lynn White, Jason Rector, Superintendent Rosales, Commissioner Morath, Board members, Marla Hart, Wade Schueler, Dustin Thompson. Board member John Jarecki was unable to attend.
The City of Friona has implemented an immediate enforcement measure addressing unauthorized access to municipal water cans. City officials report an increase in incidents involving residents entering water cans and damaging water meters and valves. The current damage costs range from $80 to as high as $500.
Under the new practice, customers will be assessed the full cost of repairs or replacement when damage is determined to be the result of tampering or unauthorized access.
City Manager Lee Davila explained the necessity of the measure, “Water cans are City property and serve as critical control points for the water system. Unauthorized access not only damages infrastructure but can also affect service reliability and create safety concerns. This step is about protecting public assets and ensuring fairness to customers who follow the rules.”
City officials remind residents that water cans are not intended for customer access.
Thank You — St. Teresa’s Catholic Church would like to thank everyone who participated in their annual Mexican Dinner held last Sunday. They always appreciate the community for their support and hop they everyone enjoyed the food!
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Luck of the Irish — Everyone is invited to a Traditional St. Patrick’s Dinner on Thursday, March 12th at Legacy Pointe Senior Apartments. Two meals will be offered for a $7 donation. You can choose between ham, steamed cabbage, & butter beans or bratwurst, sauerkraut, & carrots. Each meal will include a dessert and cornbread. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. and you can dine-in or carry out. Please RSVP by Tuesday March 10th by calling/texting 806-206-7788.
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New SNAP Rules — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting April 1, 2026.
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Naval Escort — President Trump said the Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible” if necessary and ordered the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance for all maritime trade through the Gulf.
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Big Bend — Residents, activists, and politicians on both sides of the aisle are pushing back on plans to build a border wall in the Big Bend region, arguing it’s not needed and would harm tourism and the environment.
Last month, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem waived multiple federal regulations to expedite the construction of a border wall along the Rio Grande in much of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Previously, those areas were slated to get “smart wall” technology.
According to the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, “A wall is unnecessary in this rugged and challenging terrain” and would “destroy the wild and scenic beauty of this iconic national park and the surrounding area.” Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland said, “We’ve got a God-made barrier.”
On the Runway — A $1.46 billion project to revamp the international travel experience at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is nearly complete as Houston prepares to welcome thousands of soccer fans this summer for the World Cup.
Last week, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines moved their check-in operations from Terminal D to Terminal E, which offers a new self-service bag drop system and a 17-lane TSA screening area. IAH is only the second U.S. airport to introduce the Amadeus bag drop system.
Since the project began in 2019, Terminal D’s West Pier has been expanded, and additional drop-off and pick-up lanes have improved traffic flow for international flights. The Terminal Redevelopment Program represents Houston’s largest capital investment in the airport since it opened in 1969.
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National Days
March 5 — Employee Appreciation Day
March 6 — Oreo Cookie Day
March 7 — Be Heard Day
March 8 — Daylight Saving Time
March 9 — Get Over It Day
March 10 — Pack Your Lunch Day
March 11 — Nutritionist Day
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