Anahi Gonzalez, Magdalena Licerio, Destini Nava were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Volleyball Academic 3A All-State Team for 2021-22. The Texas Girls Coaches Association selects Academic All-State Teams for volleyball in conferences 1A through 6A. Athletes and support staff must be seniors to qualify and must have a grade point average of 94 or above. The head varsity coach of the school must be a member of TGCA in good standing by the November 1st membership deadline for honors. Go Squaws!!!
Parmer County election reminder — County Clerk Susie Spring would like to remind everyone that if you want to vote in the upcoming county elections you MUST vote in the Republican Primary. That includes mail-in ballots. No Democrat candidates are running for Parmer County offices this year. Also, all early voting will be held at the County Clerk's office from February 14-18 and February 22-25 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday, February 21st for the President's Day holiday.
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Stock show special edition delayed one week — The special edition of the 85th Annual Parmer County Jr. Livestock Show has been delayed until next week (February 10). We have to print our special editions separate from the normal paper and we also have to work around Covid delays. We regret the delay but we want to get as many pictures of the kids in the special edition as possible. Thanks.
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Free Vaccination Clinic in Friona — Parmer Medical Center is hosting a Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, February 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 6th Street Church of Christ, 502 W. 6th, in Friona. Now offering Pfizer for ages 12 and up and Moderna for ages 18 and up. Call 806-240-1562 or 806-240-1761 for an appointment. Walk-ins are available.
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Free Vaccination Clinic in Bovina — Parmer Medical Center is hosting a Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Friday, February 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the XIT Recreation Center in Bovina, Texas. Now offering Pfizer for ages 12 and up and Moderna for ages 18 and up. Call for an appointment at 806-240-1562 or 806-240-1761. Walk-ins are available.
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Sue Jane Sullivan column — The Friona Star been informed that Sue Jane will end her winter sabbatical in mid-March and her column will return in late March.
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Valentine's Day Reminder — Start sending your photos in for our Annual Valentine's edition to be published on February 10th. Ad prices are $10 for small (3x5), $15 for medium (5x5), and $20 for large (5x10). Email to frionastar@wtrt.net or text to 806-265-5200. Deadline is Tuesday, February 8th at 5:00 p.m.
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National Days
February 3:
Missing Persons Day
February 4:
Wear Red Day
February 5:
Play Outside Day
February 6:
Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7:
Periodic Table Day
February 8:
Boy Scouts Day
February 9:
Pizza Day
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FHS Powerlifting teams made a great showing last Saturday at the Bobcat Invitational powerlifting meet in Dimmitt. The Squaws finished 2nd in the team competition. Trinity Ramos, Magdalena Licerio, and Reyna Arias won 1st Place in their respective weight classes. The Chieftains were the team champions with Mario Bautista, Jose Ticum, Aaron Rodriguez, and Jake Padilla capturing 1st Place in their respective weight classes.
1st Place
Addie Johnson - Farwell Elementary
Mrs. Nickels' 4th grade class
2nd Place
Juan Faudoa - Friona Elementary
Mrs. Samarron's 4th grade class
3rd Place
Aylen Moreno - Friona Elementary
Mrs. Jarecki's 5th grade class
