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A Perfect Ending — I began my real estate journey 40 years ago because of my dad, Dale Hart, and on April 29, 2026 my last closing was with my dad. He was the seller for one of his properties to this young couple who will make it their home. We wish them the very best. My dad also had his license for many years.
By Holly Campbell
I began my real estate career 40 years ago. I took my classes at Amarillo College with my dad, and received my sales agent license in April of 1986. My dad was my broker and I would sell maybe one or two properties a year. John Bingham was also a broker and he would let me sell his properties. My first commission check was $150.00 and I splurged and bought a signed painting that I still own and is in my office at Property Associates.
In June of 2001, I was given the amazing opportunity by B.K. & Janet Buske to purchase Property Associates Realtors. I borrowed the money from Friona State Bank and hoped and prayed I would sell enough homes to pay back my loan.
My first contract was on my birthday and Celsa Rodgiquez was my very first buyer. She still lives in the same house today which is really cool!
I had several secretaries during the years and I won’t list their names but I could not have accomplished what I did without them!
After 40 years, I chose not to renew my license. This was a very hard and bittersweet decision for me, but I knew it was time.
I would like to say THANK YOU to every client/friend I have made these past 40 years. I have had an amazing journey and look forward to what God has for me next.
I’m not going anywhere and will still be at my office every morning taking care of my properties and personal business. I am active in our church, president of the Friona Cemetery Association, and on the FEDC board, so I plan to stay busy!
A few years ago I sold my business to Kevin & Sharlet Cooper. They also have a great business and are very willing to help others in the process of buying and selling properties. Keep them in mind when you need real estate help and guidance.
The Property Associates building is located on Highway 60 and Main Street and was built in the late 1950s by Joe Douglas. John Bingham had his real estate office here for many years. B.K. & Janet Buske owned Property Associates for 25 years until I purchased the building and their business. For the past 70 years, this building has been a real estate office and Property Associates continues that legacy.
Prairie Acres News — Eddie Gauna is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for May. The Employee of the Month for May is Neshell Woods. She is a member of the Dietary Department and has been with Prairie Acres since June 2025.
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Bingo at Legacy Pointe — The next Bingo night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun and fellowship.
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Quarter Century — Congratulations to Jason Rector. He was presented a buckle in honor of his 25 years of service with Hi-Pro.
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Farmers Market — A Farmers Market was held last week in the city park. Plans are to hold a market a least once a month in the park. Stay tuned.
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Camp or No Camp — With just a few weeks until kids get out of school, only nine Texas summer camps have received a license to operate. At least 243 are still waiting for approval from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The bottleneck stems from new rules implemented by the agency following the passage of camp safety legislation in the wake of the July 4 flash floods, which killed at least 135 people in the Hill Country and Central Texas, including 27 at Kerr County’s Camp Mystic. This year, camps are required to submit emergency plans to the state for review, and DSHS identified deficiencies in 174 of them. A handful of camps have sued to block the requirement to install a fiber-optic internet connection, claiming it’s either cost-prohibitive or simply unavailable at their locations. Monday evening, state Rep. Pat Curry (R-Waco) claimed DSHS had told him “NO CAMPS will be closed this summer due to broadband deficiencies,” explaining agency staff “indicated a legislative fix will be pursued in the upcoming 90th Legislative Session.” The Texas Flyover
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Reach Out and Touch — Plano’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for AT&T’s new 54-acre campus on Monday, advancing the proposal to the city council for final approval. The company announced it would move its corporate headquarters from downtown Dallas to the suburb earlier this year. Plans for the campus include 2.3 million square feet of office space, a daycare center, a pedestrian bridge over Parkwood Boulevard, a 0.76-acre green space, and a “mini Reunion Tower” up to 280 feet in height. The tower will be equipped with an antenna and feature the company’s logo. “With a globe at the top, it will stand out on the horizon, a symbol both of our headquarters and the advanced connectivity we provide across this country,” CEO John Stankey wrote of the tower last month when he unveiled plans for the site on social media. AT&T will receive a $20 million grant and a 65% property tax abatement for 25 years to build its headquarters in Plano. In return, it must spend at least $1.35 billion on construction and eventually employ 10,000 workers at the site. The Texas Flyover
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