Do you like to play games? Then Friona Heritage Estates is the place to be on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Heritage Estates is seeking members of the community to play games with the residents. If you need a ride call Connie Johnson at (806) 295-6044.
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Caregivers Coffee Break is this Friday, September 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the First National Bank Community Room. Caregivers are invited to enjoy donuts and coffee with Rhonda Sanders.
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The Chiefs travel to Farwell this week for their first official game of the season. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
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The Border Bash Volleyball Tournament started today, Thursday, August 31, and continues on Saturday, September 2 at Friona High School.
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Varsity, Junior Varsity, and C-team Squaws volleyball will travel to Lubbock to take on Estacado on Tuesday, September 5.
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Friona Noon Lions Club will meet Thursday, September 7 at Headquarters Restaurant at noon. If you would like to become a Lion, stop by and check it out.
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The Miss Friona and Little Miss Friona pageant is just a week away. The pageant will be held Friday, September 7 at the Friona High School Auditorium starting at 6 p.m. Congratulations to the contestants.
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Entrepreneur Victor Leal announced this week that he would be running against Kel Seliger for the Texas Senate District 31 seat in the next election. Victor and Ron have been friends for a number of years. I went to school with him in Muleshoe.
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Jane Dixon stopped by the office on Tuesday. She was bringing in photos and write-ups of her granddaughters who graduated recently. See page 4.
Jane was telling me about being bit by a rattlesnake on her heel on the evening of July 26. She had gone outside to call one of the dogs in and felt a sharp pain in her left heel. Her son Menden was visiting and got his mother to the emergency room as quickly as possible. The E.R. staff started her on anti-venom and kept her in the hospital until July 29.
She is still recovering and wanted to remind everyone to watch for snakes when they are out. The snake that bit her was a baby rattlesnake which meant she got a bigger dose of venom. Be careful and ever watchful for snakes, no matter what size.
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Prairie Acres held an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday afternoon. Residents and visitors were treated to Rocky Road, Vanilla, Buttered Pecan and Cookies & Cream ice cream topped with their favorite toppings. The community is invited to come out to any and all the special events at Prairie Acres. Watch Town Talk and the Community Calendar for upcoming events.
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Get your spirit shirts! Place your order now! Support the Chieftains, Squaws, Braves and Maidens! Short sleeve t-shirts are $16; Long sleeve t-shirts are $18; Short sleeve Dri-fit are $18; Long sleeve Dri-fit are $20; Soft tee tri-blend are $24. Contact Maria Garcia to place your order at (806) 433-7152.
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Hereford Regional Medical Center will host their Annual Health Fair on Thursday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Ballroom, 426 Ranger Street. This event is free to the public. Free blood pressure checks and sugar screenings. Flu shots will be $20 and Pneumonia Shots will be $85. Information on various health conditions and ancillary services will be available. Door prizes and giveaways will given out during the event.
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Hollis Horton reported that his son that lives in Beaumont, as of Saturday, has had 43.27 inches of rain. He stated that his street was not flooded but that work was canceled for the week. Horton also reported that from midnight on Monday until 2 p.m. on Tuesday they received 17 inches.
Harvey just keeps giving and giving.
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Dennis Field posted on Facebook that Frio Draw Driving School will be offering a teenage driver’s education class for the months of September and October at Farwell High School and October and November at Dimmitt High School. Call or text to reserve a spot.
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“Never be so busy as not to think of others.”
― Mother Teresa, The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living
