4:30 p.m.
• Santa arrives at the City Park
with Miss Friona Kitzy Welch
and Little Miss Liz’Marie Quezada
• Mayor Lewellen’s welcome speech
• FFA students gather children’s letters to Santa
• Choir will sing Christmas carols
• Cupcake Decorating Station
• Ornament Decorating Station
• Vendors and Food Trailers in the Park
6:00 p.m.
• Christmas Parade of Lights participants
line up on Euclid between 10th & 7th Streets
6:30 p.m.
• Christmas Parade of Lights begins
Happy Anniversary — Happy Tribe Academy celebrated its first year anniversary last week by hosting an open house. Members of the HTA crew on hand were (l-r) Jerri Lynn White, Juanita Garcia, Noelia Correa, Mariza Licerio, Maria Mendoza. Saraya Luna. Not present were Kylee Sifuentes and Elizabeth Gonzalez. The day care center currently has 19 children enrolled.
On Monday, Parmer Paws volunteers Lupe Salinas and Pam Kendrick received a check for $50,000 from the Pudge Kendrick Memorial Golf Tournament. The annual PK Memorial golf tourney raised a total of $75,000 this past year. Besides the Parmer Paws donation, the Hereford Cancer Coalition and Parmer County Cancer Coalition also received $12,500 each.
Greg & Jamie Lewellen are the co-chairs of the Parmer County Cancer Coalition and Julie Butler is the chair of the Hereford Cancer Coalition. Danny Kendrick is the owner of Kendrick Oil Company.
The donation was part of the Panhandle Gives project and the Parmer Paws Animal Outreach Center could receive additional funds when those donations are distributed.
In the photo — (l-r) Greg & Jamie Lewellen, Julie Butler, Lupe Salinas, Pam & Danny Kendrick.
Christmas Cantata — First Baptist Church will be presenting their Christmas Cantata entitled “Christmas Forever Amen” during the morning worship service this Sunday December 8th beginning at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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High School Choir Concert — The FHS Choir will present their annual Christmas Program on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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Texas Facts — In the 1993, Waco Massacre, a 51-day standoff between Texas police and the Branch Davidian religious group resulted in 86 dead, including 25 children. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Santa is Coming to Town — Don’t forget that Santa Claus will be at the Depot for Christmas in the Park event Monday afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to tell him what you want for Christmas and to get your photo taken with him.
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Prairie News — The Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for December is Ingred McNama. The Employee of the Month for December is Elizabeth Guerrero. She joined the staff in March of 2024 and works in the Nursing Department.
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The City of Friona is pleased to announce that it will be taking over the process of issuing vehicle registration tags, a responsibility previously managed by the Friona Chamber of Commerce. This change is designed to better serve our residents by offering extended hours of operation. Vehicle registration tags will now be available at Friona City Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With the renewal notice you must bring proof of insurance and inspection valid through December 31st. Only cash and checks will be accepted, and checks will need to be from a local bank.
“This adjustment was made with our community’s convenience in mind, ensuring greater flexibility and accessibility for residents. We are committed to providing services that align with the needs of Friona’s residents, and this new arrangement reflects our dedication to that mission,” said Friona City Manager Lee Davila. “By moving vehicle registration services to City Hall, this gives families and individuals more options to take care of important tasks without having to drive to Farwell. It’s all about listening to what the community needs and delivering solutions that work.”
Información de Registros de Vehículos
La ciudad de Friona se complace en anunciar que nos haremos cargo del proceso de emisión de placas de registro de vehículos, una responsabilidad que anteriormente estaba a cargo de la Cámara de Comercio de Friona. Este cambio está diseñado para brindar un mejor servicio a nuestros residentes al ofrecer un horario de atención extendido. Las placas de registro de vehículos estarán disponibles en el Ayuntamiento de Friona de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Junto con el aviso de renovación, debe traer un comprobante de seguro e inspección válidos hasta el 31 de diciembre. Solo se aceptarán efectivo y cheques, que deberán ser de un banco local.
“Este ajuste se realizó teniendo en cuenta la conveniencia de nuestra comunidad, garantizando una mayor flexibilidad y accesibilidad para los residentes. Estamos comprometidos a brindar servicios que se alineen con las necesidades de los residentes de Friona, y este nuevo acuerdo refleja nuestra dedicación a esa misión”, dijo el administrador de la ciudad de Friona, Lee Davila. “Al trasladar los servicios de registro de vehículos al Ayuntamiento, esto les brinda a las familias y a las personas más opciones para ocuparse de tareas importantes sin tener que conducir hasta Farwell. Se trata de escuchar lo que necesita la comunidad y brindar soluciones que funcionen”.