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County Officials sworn in

(l-r) Charles Wilkins (Commissioner, Pct. 2), Casey Russell (Commissioner, Pct. 4), Sharon May (County Treasurer), Deena Leuea (JP, Pct. 2), Awyna Sanchez (County Tax Assessor-Collector), Sandra Warren (District Clerk), Susie Spring (County Clerk), Jo Beth Gipson (JP, Pct. 1).

Parmer County Commissioners Court (l-r) Casey Russell (Pct. 4), Kenny White (Pct. 3), County Judge Trey Ellis, Charles Wilkins (Pct. 2), and Kirk Frye (Pct. 1).

Town Talk

“It’s suspended there to remind us before we pop champagne and celebrate the new year to stop and reflect on the year that has gone by. To remember both our triumphs and our missteps. Our promises made and broken. The times we opened up to great adventures… or closed ourselves down for fear of getting hurt. That’s what new years is all about- getting another chance. A chance to forgive, to do better, to do more, to give more. To love more, and to stop worrying about what if… and start embracing what will be.” (more...)

Local Stock Show January 14

The Friona Local Stock Show will be conducted on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Friona Community center. All Friona FFA, Friona 4-H, and Bovina 4-H members are invited to participate. The barn will open at 9:30 a.m. and animals will need to be in the barn, registered, and weighed by 12 noon. Registration fees are $15.00 per animal and are due at the time of the show. The show will begin at 4:00 p.m. with goats followed by lambs and then barrows. Will Pettit will judge the goats & lambs and Heath Link will judge the barrows. The Friona FFA will operate a concession stand. Come out and support your local 4-H and FFA.

Retired Teachers and School Personnel Meeting January 8th

Parmer County RTSP will meet at 12:00 noon on January 8th at the Frio Draw Driving School building in Friona. Following a meal of stew and cornbread, members and guests will be treated to a program, For the Kids’ Sake, presented by Marlene Hendershot and Cindy Rogers. Members are encouraged to bring their volunteer hours for 2018 to the meeting.

10 Doctor-Recommended New Year’s Resolutions

(StatePoint) With the new year upon us, you may be looking for resolutions that will help to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy in the year ahead.

“This is the perfect time of year to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices in the coming year,” says American Medical Association (AMA) President Barbara L. McAneny, M.D. “Small lifestyle changes today can have a lasting effect in improving your health.” (more...)