dana jameson photos Last Thursday was the perfect day for flying a kite. The wind was mild and the temperatures were just right for Sophia San Miguel to hit the City Park with her dad, Friona Police Department Sgt. Jesus San Miguel. Sophia, who is a Pre-Kindergartner, was having a good time spending time with her dad. Hidden behind Sophia’s kite is FPD Officer Andrew Aguirre. The officers were in the park to help with summer school activities and spend time with their children.

courtesy photo

FHS Chieftains Chris Rodriguez, left, and Daniel ‘Jet’ Pena, right, represented Friona well at the Greater West Texas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game held Saturday, June 24 at the baseball field at Lubbock Christian University. Daniel and Chris were members of Team 1. Team 2 won the game 12-3.

Town Talk

Last week we ran a picture of a hummingbird taken by Dr. Gary Cash. I ran into him and Mrs. Cash at the Blood Drive on Thursday and asked how they attracted such beautiful hummingbirds. Mrs. Cash said they plant flowers that are trumpet like. She added that hummingbirds also like the big Mexican orange sunflowers. Doc gets some amazing shots every time he points his camera at anything. Keep up the good work Doc! (more...)

Red hot 4th planned for Friona

The Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, local business and residents are preparing for a hot time in Friona on Tuesday, July 4.

Independence Day will dawn with a 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m. for registration with the run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. at the Reeve Lake Picnic area. They will be accepting $15 donations to go to the Action for an Ambulance Fund. Forms are available at the Chamber office or the day of the run/walk. (more...)

Help Buttercup raise $$ for ambulance fund

The Action for an Ambulance Fund committee are selling 100 chances to win $400 during the 12th Annual Cheeseburger Festival on Saturday, July 15. Every square is a potential winner. (more...)

Basketball/Volleyball camps

Squaw Basketball Camp will be held July 24-26 from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the FHS gym. Registration will be held Monday, July 24 at 8:45 a.m.

Squaw Volleyball Camp will be held July 26-28. Camp registration will be on Wednesday, July 26 at 1:15 p.m. with camp being held from 1:30-4:30 p.m. but will return to the 9-11:45 a.m. schedule for Thursday and Friday. (more...)

Summer Drama Workshop set for July 10-22

The Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, local business and residents are preparing for a hot time in Friona on Tuesday, July 4.

Independence Day will dawn with a 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m. for registration with the run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. at the Reeve Lake Picnic area. They will be accepting $15 donations to go to the Action for an Ambulance Fund. Forms are available at the Chamber office or the day of the run/walk. (more...)

Commissioners approve abatement

The Parmer County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Monday, June 26, 2017 in the County Courtroom in Farwell to discuss a brief agenda.

The commissioners approved the new tax abatement between Parmer County and Mariah del Este and the first amendment between Parmer County and Mariah del Sur, LLC. The tax abatement had been amended three times to date and a new agreement was drawn up to make future use easier. (more...)