Parmer County Clerk Susie Spring announced her retirement last week. “It has been my pleasure to serve as your County Clerk for seven years. I will be retiring at the end of next year,” Spring said. “I strongly encourage someone to run for my position if they have a passion for serving others and upholding the statutes and codes of the state of Texas.”
In order to run for the office of County Clerk in the 2026 Texas Primary Election, you must fill out an application. The application must be filed between November 8, 2025 and 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Spring added, “It is not an easy job but a rewarding one. Thank you for electing me to this position twice. I appreciate your support more than you know.”
The Parmer County Appraisal District will delay mailing property tax bills until the official results of the November 4, 2025 election is certified. Normally, bills are mailed on October 1st.
On the ballot, Parmer County Hospital is seeking a voter-approved tax rate increase. Once the election results are finalized, property tax bills will be calculated and mailed.
Please expect to receive your bill by mid-November 2025.
7th Grade Cheerleaders — (l-r) Arianna Rocha, Tensley Grimsley, Aryelle Chico, Jade Mills, Amayah Royas, Alayhlee Villarreal, and Katiyah Perez.
Everyone is Invited — St. Teresa’s Catholic Church of Friona will host their annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, October 5th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Church Hall. The meal will consist of turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls, dessert, and a drink. Adult plates are $15 each and children’s plates (under 10 years old) are $10 each. Take out will be available.
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National Night Out — The annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th at the Law Enforcement Center in Farwell. This event honors all first responders in Parmer County. A free meal will be served, prizes will be drawn for, and everyone will have a chance to meet first responders. The event is sponsored by the Parmer County Sheriff’s Office and will conclude with a fireworks show.
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Hats Off — Bowie’s American Hat Company has been inundated with orders for its handmade straw and felt cowboy hats since the popular TV show Yellowstone premiered in 2018. “People were clamoring for something that was truly American,” said company president Keith Mundee. The Texas Flyover
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Did You Know? — about 75 percent of all teachers and administrators throughout the Texas Panhandle have at least one degree or certificate from West Texas A&M University.
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Drug Deal — President Trump announced a deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices for Americans and launch a government-run site, TrumpRx, which will sell discounted prescriptions starting in early 2026. Pfizer said the deal will cover most of its primary care drugs and select specialty brands, with discounts averaging 50% and reaching up to 85%. Separately, Trump said Pfizer would offer all of its drugs to Medicaid at a reduced, “most favored nation” price, as well as introduce any new drugs to the U.S. market at the reduced prices. As part of the deal, Pfizer will move drug manufacturing to the U.S. In exchange, the company gets a three-year grace period exempting it from Trump’s planned 100% tariffs on imports. The Flyover
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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
