To report a problem or emergency
with the BNSF Railroad,
call 1-800-832-5452
Please note the appropriate intersection:
County Road 17 – Crossing #014771U
County Road 20 – Crossing #014768L
Main Street – Crossing #014769T
To report a problem or complaint
with the TxDOT overpass project,
call 1-806-385-3552
The City of Friona would like to inform the public that the previously announced community meet-and-greet with the City Manager finalists, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, has been canceled.
The selection process has now been narrowed to the top two candidates. Following further consideration, the Mayor and City Council have elected to expedite the interview process in order to move efficiently toward a final decision.
As a result, the finalists’ visit will focus on meetings with City leadership and staff, along with formal interviews conducted by the City Council.
The final selection of the City Manager is expected to take place at the City Council meeting on May 11, 2026.
Your Vote Counts — This year’s FHS student poll workers are: (l-r) Maddox Ashlock, Karen Morales, Jaquelyn Salinas, and Aubree Bunker. They have been in election law training the past couple of weeks getting ready for the election.
Early voting continues for the May 2nd Local Election. Please see the exhibit above for polling locations and voting hours.
Election Day voting will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. in the Friona City Council Chambers located at 619 Main Street.
The FISD Board of Trustees has two positions up for election this year. School board members serve three-year terms. Candidates on the ballot are John Jarecki, Jonathan Licerio, and Wade Schueler.
The Parmer County Hospital District Board has three positions open for election. Board members serve two-year terms. Candidates on the ballot are Dennis Anthony, Karina Ojeda, Bret Whitten, and Dale Schueler.
Chicken-Fried Steak Dinner — St. Teresa’s Catholic Church is hosting a Chicken-Fried Steak Dinner from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th in the church hall. The meal will consist of chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert, and tea. Adult plates are $15 each and children’s plates (under 10 years old) are $10 each. Take-out plates will be available at no additional charge.
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The Rest of the Story — Texas Tech University has an informative story about Friona High School graduate and current Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Associate Dean Dr. Britt Conklin on its website. Visit stories.ttu.edu and click on Our Stories and click on Sure Footing and click Read More.
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Check Your Work — Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s power grid operator, met with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on Friday to discuss ERCOT’s recent report projecting that the state’s energy demand will quadruple over the next six years. A report submitted last week predicts peak energy demand will reach 367,790 megawatts by 2032, while the all-time record from August 2023 is 85,508 megawatts. However, ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas said the forecast is likely inflated due to the “changing landscape” of the state’s data center boom. “Texas is experiencing exceptional growth and development, which is reshaping how large load demand is identified, verified, and incorporated into long-term planning,” Vegas said. Texas is expected to become the country’s No. 1 data center market within two years. The PUCT ordered ERCOT to reevaluate its forecast to ensure accuracy before it’s used to make long-term plans. “I think it’s clear we need to engage in the process to find ways to refine this number into something that’s more usable,” PUCT Chair Thomas Gleeson said. The Texas Flyover
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Ranches For Sale — Three ranches spanning nearly 88,000 acres along the Texas-Oklahoma border in the Panhandle have hit the market for $127.7 million. The ranches support livestock and generate additional income through wind energy and bitcoin mining leases. The Texas Flyover
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One Of A Kind — A life jacket worn by a first-class passenger as she escaped the sinking Titanic sold at auction in Devizes, England, on Saturday for $906,000, nearly double the estimated price. The cork-filled canvas preserver was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a 31-year-old secretary traveling with fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon. After the rescue, Francatelli and seven other survivors from Lifeboat No. 1 signed the jacket, which launched with just 12 people on board despite having room for 40. It was the only life jacket from a Titanic survivor ever offered at auction. A lifeboat seat cushion sold at the same event for $527,000 to the owners of Titanic museums in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri. The Titanic struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, during its maiden voyage from England to New York. About 1,500 of the 2,200 passengers and crew died. 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
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