left to right: Alexa Garcia - Circulation Clerk, Becky Upton - Assistant Library Director, Anahi Gomez - Library Director
The Friona Public Library has received a $1,250.00 grant from the Texas Panhandle Library Reading Initiative for Young Children. The grant will be used to purchase new Kindergarten through fifth-grade books, enhancing the library’s children’s collection and supporting literacy efforts for young readers.
The new materials will primarily support the library’s Summer Reading Program, which will feature the theme “Unearth a Story™.” This year’s program will focus on dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology, emphasizing discovery, history, and community stories. Through this engaging theme, children will be encouraged to explore the past, uncover new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
“By adding new and exciting books that align with our summer reading theme, we aim to prevent summer learning loss while creating fun, educational experiences for the children and families in our community. We are grateful for the support provided by the Texas Panhandle Library Reading Initiative for Young Children and look forward to offering an enriching summer reading experience not only to the community of Friona but also to the surrounding communities.” – Anahi Gomez, Library Director
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
The candidate filing period is open for positions on the Friona Independent School District Board of Trustees, Friona City Council, and Parmer County Hospital District Board of Directors. The filing period ends on Friday, February 13th at 5:00 p.m. The general election will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Early voting times and locations will be announced at a later date.
The FISD Board of Trustees have two positions up for election this year. The terms of John Jarecki and Wade Schueler are expiring. School board members serve three year terms. Anyone who is interested in filing as a candidate can contact Imelda Salas at the FISD administration office at 909 E, 11th, Friona Texas or call 250-2747. You can also download a candidate packet at www.frionaisd.com
There are three positions up for election on the Friona City Council. The terms of council members David Gonzales, Brent Loflin, and Mayor Greg Lewellen are expiring. Council members serve two year terms. To file as a candidate, go by City Hall at 623 Main, Friona, Texas and pick up a candidate packet. Call 250-2761 for more information.
The Parmer County Hospital District Board has three positions open for election. The terms of Dennis Anthony, Dale Schueler, and Bret Whitten are expiring. Board members serve two year terms. Individuals interested in running for the hospital district board can pick up a candidate packet at Parmer Medical Center, 1307 Cleveland, Friona, Texas. Call Rocio Carrasco or Gayla Quillin at 250-2754 for more information.
El plazo para la presentación de candidaturas está abierto para los puestos en la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Friona, el Consejo Municipal de Friona y la Junta Directiva del Distrito Hospitalario del Condado de Parmer. El plazo finaliza el viernes 13 de febrero a las 5pm. Las elecciones generales se celebrarán el sábado 2 de mayo, de 7:00am - 7:00pm. Los horarios y lugares de votación anticipada se anunciarán posteriormente.
La Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Friona (FISD) tiene dos puestos para elección este año. Los mandatos de John Jarecki y Wade Schueler están por expirar. Los miembros de la junta escolar cumplen mandatos de tres años. Cualquier persona interesada en postularse como candidato puede comunicarse con Imelda Salas en la oficina administrativa del FISD, ubicada en 909 E. 11th, Friona, Texas, o llamar al 250-2747. También puede descargar el paquete de información para candidatos en www.frionaisd.com
Hay tres puestos disponibles en el Concejo Municipal de Friona. Los mandatos de los concejales David Gonzales, Brent Loflin y el alcalde Greg Lewellen están por expirar. Los concejales cumplen mandatos de dos años. Para postularse como candidato, acuda al Ayuntamiento en 623 Main, Friona, Texas, y solicite el paquete de información para candidatos. Para más información, llame al 250-2761.
La Junta del Distrito Hospitalario del Condado de Parmer tiene tres puestos vacantes para las próximas elecciones. Los mandatos de Dennis Anthony, Dale Schueler y Bret Whitten están por expirar. Los miembros de la junta cumplen mandatos de dos años. Las personas interesadas en postularse para la junta del distrito hospitalario pueden obtener un paquete de información para candidatos en el Centro Médico de Parmer, ubicado en 1307 Cleveland, Friona, Texas. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Rocio Carrasco o Gayla Quillin al 250-2754.
Save The Date — St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Bovina is having their annual German Sausage Dinner on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (Texas time) at the St. Ann’s Parish Hall on 3rd Street in Bovina, Texas.
They will be serving homemade German sausage, creamed potatoes & gravy, green beans, homemade sauerkraut, homemade bread, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee.
Donations will be $18 for adults and $6 for children under six years of age. Take-out plates will be available at no additional charge. Sausage will be available to purchase the day of the dinner or by contacting any St. Ann’s member prior to the dinner. They make regular, jalapeño, and green chili, and xx hot sausage.
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Meet and Greet — Clint Hurst and Josh McDonald are hosting a “Meet and Greet” for U.S. Congressional candidate Tom Sell on Thursday, January 22nd from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at LoneStar Ag located at 1690 West Hwy. 60. Bring a friend, all are welcome. Sell is running for the seat currently held by Jodey Arrington, who is not seeking reelection.
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Black Gold — Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves at 303 billion barrels, accounting for about 17% of the global total and well ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 267 billion barrels. Despite its vast reserves, Venezuela ranked just 21st in oil production. Decades of mismanagement, underinvestment, and international sanctions have constrained the country’s oil sector. President Trump has stated that Venezuela’s oil industry would be revived through the entry of American companies. The Flyover
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