Blizzard - Friona and the surrounding area was hit with an unexpected snow storm last Monday afternoon. John Gurley reported that Friona received 4 inches of snow (.04 moisture) during the weather event which also included winds around 26-30 mph with gusts close to 50 mph. This photo was taken at Highway 60 and Cleveland Avenue around 4 p.m. when kids were leaving school.
Dynamic Duo - Congratulations to Andres Piñon (left) and Evan Snyder (right) for singing their way into the Texas All-State Mixed Choir. As mentioned earlier, Friona students compete in a Region that is considered one of the toughest in the state. Each fall, over 70,000 Texas high school students begin the All-State audition process. 1,810 are ultimately selected to rehearse and perform during the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention.
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, January 16
11:00 a.m.
Steers weighed/classified
12:00 p.m.
Steer Show
Beef Heifer Show
1:30 p.m.
Rabbit Check-In
2:00 p.m.
Rabbit Show
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Goats & Lambs weighed/classified
Wednesday, January 17
8:00 a.m.
Goat Show
Lamb Show
1:30 p.m.
Dairy Heifer Check-In
2:00 p.m.
Dairy Heifer Show
3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Barrows weighed/classified
Thursday, January 18
8:00 a.m.
Barrow Show
Saturday, January 20
1:00 p.m.
Premium Sale
2024 Parmer County Junior Livestock Show Parking / Unloading Guidelines
To improve traffic flow during animal loading/unloading times with a more condensed schedule, and because of ongoing concrete construction around the Friona Community Center, the Stock Show Board is asking that the above map be observed for areas to park vehicles during the Parmer County Junior Livestock Show this year.
Red areas are no parking areas, except for immediate unloading or loading of livestock.
Blue areas are available for long term parking and trailers.
Steers and Beef Heifers will be housed on both ends of the show barn this year, both east and west side barns.
Cattle trailers will need to enter from Highway 214 and follow the black arrows to unload on either side, exiting on 15th Street.
Lambs and goats will unload on the west side of the barn, following the yellow arrows to enter from 15th Street and exiting using Highway 214.
Barrows will unload from the center door of the barn following the yellow arrows to enter from 15th Street and exiting using Highway 214.
Dairy Heifers will unload from the West Steer Entrance following the yellow arrows to enter from 15th Street and exiting using Highway 214.
Parking is not available on 15th Street at any time to avoid congestion, unless waiting to unload.
Parking is not available against the building anywhere, unless unload or loading. Handicap only parking is available in front of the building on the South side.
Please observe all on-going construction signs and cones, and avoid parking or driving on newly concreted areas.
Blood Drive is next Thursday - The Community Blood Drive will return to the Calvary Baptist Fellowship Hall next Thursday, January 18th from Noon till 7 p.m. Computer issues involving wireless connectivity were a problem with the last two drives at the bank. Donors will receive a glow-in-the-dark bear T-shirt and a free entry to Escape the Trap House! Coffee Memorial said that blood donations in January have started out at a low pace in 2024. Also, your donation could help provide a monetary contribution to Created With Purpose of West Texas. Please see page 8 to schedule your appointment!
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Seniors Meals - Everyone is invited to come eat lunch every Monday and Thursday at Noon at the Senior Citizens Center located at 1410 N. Washington. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for guests. See you there!
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Valentine's Edition - The Friona Star will publish its annual Valentine's Edition on February 8th. You can text photos to 806-265-5200 or email them to frionastar@wtrt.net or bring them by the Friona Star office at 1215 Elm Ave. Deadline is Monday, February 5th. See ad on page 7.
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Texas Facts - Texas has the second highest population in the US, 29.9 million, after California. It also has three of the USA's largest cities by population: Houston (4th spot at 2.29 million), San Antonio (7th spot at 1.4 million), and Dallas (9th spot at 1.3 million).. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Go Figure - Up until the 19th century, many physicians believed most illnesses were related to digestion problems. As a remedy, they recommended a daily intake of biscuits and fruit. Fig rolls served as an ideal solution. In 1891, Philadelphia baker and fig-lover Charles Roser invented and patented a machine which inserted fig paste into a thick pastry dough. The Kennedy Biscuit Company purchased Roser's recipe and began mass production at the F.A. Kennedy Steam Bakery. The pastries were named after the town of Newton, MA. The Kennedy Biscuit Company and the New York Biscuit company merged to form Nabisco and the fig rolls were trademarked as Fig Newtons.
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