Cargill Tailgate Cooking Team — Team Cargill cooked approximately 1500 burgers for the tailgate meal prior to the football game on Friday night. The Cargill employees were — (l-r) Mickey Pena, Wes Drake, Jesus Guevara, Troy Castilleja, and Kyle Lambert. Check out their video on the Friona Star Newspaper Instagram page.
You Want Fries With That? — Mayor Greg Lewellen passes out pans of Friona Noon Lions Club “World Famous Fries” as club members (l-r) Jaime Benavides and Ruben Rejino fry up a new batch. The fries for the tailgate meal were made from ten 50 lb. boxes “Premium” red potatoes from Richard Barrett in Muleshoe.
The Friona High School tennis courts received their first major renovation since being built in the 1960s along with the high school campus. This past Spring, a post-tensioned (PT) tennis court construction project, with a price tag of $395.000, was begun. Recently, a windscreen has been installed around the four courts for wind protection and privacy. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the new facility.
A post-tensioned (PT) tennis court is constructed with a concrete slab poured over a prepared base. Sheathed cables (tendons) are placed within the slab and extend from one end to the other. After the concrete hardens, the cables are mechanically tightened, creating compressive stress within the concrete. This process helps to prevent cracking and heaving, common issues with traditional asphalt courts.
Once the post-tensioned concrete slab is in place, a hard court surface is applied, which is commonly a cushioned acrylic or resin-based material. These materials provide a durable, resilient, and playable surface for tennis. They also offer good drainage and can be customized with colors and textures. The acrylic or resin surface can be designed with a cushioned layer for added comfort and to reduce the impact on players.
Benefits of Post-Tensioned Courts include: (1) Durability: PT courts are known for their long-term durability and resistance to cracking. (2) Reduced Maintenance: The increased durability translates to lower maintenance costs and less downtime for repairs. (3) Stability: PT courts can handle unstable soil conditions better than asphalt courts. (4) Uniformity: They provide a more uniform playing surface and better drainage. (5) Longer Lifespan: PT courts typically have a longer service life than asphalt courts.
Sunday, September 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
20-Year Anniversary
Kid Fish Event
@ Reeve Lake and RV Park
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Sunday, September 14
2:00 pm / 6:00 pm
Little Miss & Miss Friona Pageant
@ Friona High School Auditorium
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Thursday, September 18
9:00 pm
Friona High School Bonfire
@ West side of Reeve Lake
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Friday, September 19
2:30 pm
Friona High School Pep Rally
@ Friona High School
6:00 pm
Friona High School
Homecoming Ceremony
@Chieftain Field
7:00 pm
Friona Chieftains vs. Dalhart
@Chieftain Field
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Saturday, September 20
10:00 am
Start of Maize Days Parade
@ 10th and Main St.
11:00 am
Maize Days Bed Race & Festival
@ Friona City Park
5:00 pm
Friona’s All-School Reunion
@Clarence Monroe
Community Center
All School Reunion Update — Sharon White reported this week that 96 individuals have already registered for the All-School Reunion. At least one graduate from the following classes has registered to attend: 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2001, and 2018. You can register and purchase tickets online by going to the city’s website at cityoffriona.com and scrolling down to All-School Reunion. You can also register and purchase tickets at the Friona Chamber of Commerce office at 621 Main.
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Class Reunions — The Class of 1960 is celebrating their 65th Anniversary. The Class of 1975 is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Class of 1985 is celebrating their 40th Anniversary.
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Fish Fry — St. Teresa’s Catholic Church is hosting a Fish Fry in the church hall on Friday, September 5th from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. or until they sell out. The meal will consist of fish, cole slaw, french fries, hush puppies, corn, water and tea. All plates are $15 each and take-out will be available at no additional charge.
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Bible School — More than a quarter of the state’s 1,207 districts have signaled plans to use a state-developed curriculum that contains numerous references to the Bible and Christianity. The Texas Flyover
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Devastation — A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing more than 800 people and injuring nearly 3,000. The quake’s shallow depth — just 5 miles — amplified the devastation, leaving survivors trapped and hospitals overwhelmed. Taliban officials and aid agencies have launched airlifts and appealed for international assistance as the country reels from ongoing crises, including drought, hunger, and aid shortages. The Flyover
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Rooms to Rent — Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas are among the country’s top 10 cities for new apartments expected to be completed this year, according to a new RentCafe analysis. The state’s 81,407 new units lead the nation. The Texas Flyover
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The Tide was Turned — Florida State University was fined $50,000 after its fans stormed the field in Tallahassee following Saturday’s 31-17 victory over Alabama. The Seminoles became the first team in the ACC to receive the new fine. The Flyover
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In Parmer County: $40 per year
Out of Parmer County: $50 per year
eStar (emailed): $30 per year
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