Early Voting Polling Center
County Clerk's Office
Parmer County Courthouse
401 3rd Street • Farwell, TX 79325
Early Voting Hours
February 20 - 23 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 24 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February 25 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
February 26 - March 1 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5th
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friona
First Baptist Church of Friona
Fellowship Hall (west side)
404 W. 5th • Friona, TX 79035
Bovina
XIT Recreation Center
215 North St. • Bovina, TX 79009
Farwell
Farwell Community Center
207 9th St. • Farwell, TX 79325
Lazbuddie
Lazbuddie Methodist Church
665 FM 1172 • Lazbuddie, TX 79053
In the photo - Freddie Walker (left) receives the signed document from Mayor Greg Lewellen proclaiming February 2024 as "Black History Month" in Friona. In September 1954, Freddie and his brothers, Robert & Ray, were the first African American students to be accepted in a white school district in the state. By enrolling Robert Jr. & Mary Walker's sons, Friona ISD Superintendent Dalton Caffey quietly made Friona the first integrated public school in Texas. A historical marker, located at the Elementary School and dedicated in 2006, commemorates the events. Seventy years later, this proclamation recognizes past accomplishments while also urging all residents to rededicate their beliefs in the principles of justice and equality for all people.
King & Queen of Hearts - Congratulations to Larry Johnston and Elizabeth McLellen. They were voted Valentine King & Queen at the Senior Luncheon last Thursday. Just a reminder: meals are served every Monday and Thursday at noon at the Senior Center located at 1410 N. Washington. Get a great meal for just $6 and the menu can be found on the Community Calendar page.
Go Chiefs! - Cade Seaman and Aaron Rodriguez were selected to the Blue Bell Ice Cream/Texas Sports Writers Association's Class 3A All-State Football Team. Cade was named Second Team Defense Utility Player and Aaron was named Honorable Mention Offense Tackle. Congratulations to both.
Raffle Winners Announced - Noon Lions held their raffle drawing on Tuesday and here are the winners. Jayson Grimsley won the Weatherby shotgun. Josh Barnett won the Ruger pistol. Oney Avalos, J Gurley, Mitchell Smiley, Romeo Ramirez, and Ken Sorley each won 2 sticks of ribeye steaks. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to help support the Noon Lions Club. The club will be cooking fries for the All-Sports banquet and the All-Night FHS Graduation party. Don't forget, if you have used eyeglasses laying around, take them to Interbank, Bi-Wize, or the Friona Star and they will be recycled and given to those in need.
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Why Can't We Be Friends? - Tickets are going fast for the 68th Annual Chamber Banquet to be held on Tuesday, March 5th. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Chamber at 621 Main or visit www.friona-chamber.com to secure your place at the event.
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On The Menu - St. Teresa of Jesus Church will host its annual Mexican Dinner on Sunday, March 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in St. Teresa's Hall. The meal consists of two enchiladas, one taco, beans, rice, salad, drink, and dessert. Donations are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 10. Take-out available. See you there.
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National Chili Day - The fourth Thursday in February honors one of America's favorite dishes. It's also known as chili con carne. In Spanish, chili refers to "chili pepper" and carne means "meat". Chili is most commonly made up of tomatoes, beans, chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions, and cumin.
American frontier settlers used a "chili" recipe of dried beef, suet, dried chili peppers, and salt. All this was pounded together and formed into bricks and dried. They could then boil the bricks in pots on the trails.
At the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, the San Antonio Chili Stand helped people from all over the United States appreciate the taste of chili. Because San Antonio was a significant tourist destination, it helped Texas-style chili con carne spread throughout the South and West.
In 1977, House Concurrent Resolution Number 18 of the 65th Texas Legislature designated chili con carne as the official dish of Texas.
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Texas Facts - Texas is the fifth biggest wine producer in the US. Fredericksburg is at the heart of Texas' wine country, and one of the top things to do in Fredericksburg is of course visiting wineries! Source: funworldfacts.com
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