Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 17.4 percent more than in August 2020. These allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.
The City of Friona will receive $57,146.00 for the month of August. This represents a 1.76% increase from the $56,154.04 received in August 2020. So far in 2021, the city has received $385,202.35 which is a 9.71% increase over the $351,092.07 received in 2020 during the same time period. The Friona Economic Development Corporation will receive $14,286.50 of the revenue for its operations.
On Wednesday, Primary School Principal Deirdre (Bee) Osborn welcomed Juana and her dad to the first day of first grade at the new Primary School building. Assisting with opening day ceremonies was Kathy Jack, Instructional Assistant, and Counselor Robin (Lady Bug) Ott. Everyone was excited about being back at school. Have a great year!
Present for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Primary School on Tuesday evening was (l-r) former board president, Becky Riethmayer; board member Jeri Lynn White; current board president Antonio Rocha; Primary School Principal Deirdre Osborn; Superintendent Jimmy Burns; and board members Jamie Lewellen, Dustin Thompson, and Darrin Gilley.
Wendy Case will conduct an educational series "Get the Facts" each Friday in September from 10:00 am. to 11:00 a.m. at the XIT Center in Bovina. The FREE series is designed to teach participants how to make healthy food choices, especially when grocery shopping. The series is designed for all adults and focuses on fats, sodium, added sugars, and portion size. Wendy is a Parmer County Extension Agent and can be contacted at 806-251-5120 for more information.
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Pageant News - The 65th Annual Miss Friona Scholarship Pageant and Little Miss Pageant have been rescheduled for Saturday, September 11th. The events will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Friona High School Auditorium. Entry forms are available in the Chamber of Commerce Office or online at www.friona-chamber.com. The rules and eligibility requirements will be available with the entry forms. The deadline for entries will be on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 so start making plans for the pageants!
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The Friona Volunteer Fire Department has added an online payment link to their website for the "50 for 50" Gun Raffle. Tickets can also be purchased from Friona Firemen, 4-Way Pump, CHS, Property Associates, or by calling 806-265-7268. The drawing is scheduled for September 11, 2021. For more information about the rules or the prizes visit www.frionafire.com.
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Vendor forms for the 64th Annual Maize Days Celebration are available in the Chamber Office or online at www.friona-chamber.com. The deadline to submit the vendor forms is on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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Snack Pak News - Friday, August 20th will be the last day to pick Snack Pak 4 Kids bags up at the Methodist church. They will send bags to school again starting on August 27th. First packing for this school year is Tuesday, August 24th at 3 p.m. If you would like to help, meet at the Friona United Methodist Church (North entrance on 9th street).
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The Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome a new business member, La Casa De Magaly! They offer Authentic Mexican Food and catering. Check out their Facebook page or call 806-420-2130 for more info.
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It was announced Tuesday that Governor Abbott tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This was his first positive test result. He is receiving Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment and will isolate in the Governor's Mansion. Communications Director Mark Miner said that Governor Abbott was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and was experiencing no symptoms. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott tested negative.
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Soft Ice Cream Day is August 19th - How different are soft and hard ice creams? While they are made with the same ingredients, soft ice cream has less milk fat. It also has more air than hard ice cream. Both of these factors contribute to the ice cream being more delicate and smoother. The milk fats in the hard ice cream cause it to be firmer when frozen. Another difference is the temperatures the ice creams are kept frozen. Soft ice cream machines keep a temperature of 21°F. However, hard ice cream is kept at a temperature of 10°F.
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National Days
August 19:
Soft Ice Cream Day
August 20:
Radio Day
August 21:
Senior Citizens Day
August 22:
Tooth Fairy Day
August 23:
Cuban Sandwich Day
August 24:
Waffle Day
August 25 :
Second Hand Wardrobe Day
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First National Bank of Hereford and Friona Banking Center announce the addition of two employees to the Friona Banking Center staff.
Maria L. Reveles joined the Bank in June 2021 as a Teller. She is a graduate of Friona High School and Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in teaching. She has been employed at Friona Junior High School as a Language Arts teacher and is very involved with her husband managing Reveles Tire Service & Used Cars.
Curt M. Langford joined the Bank in 2019 and will be joining the Friona location part-time as an Ag Representative. He is a graduate of Farwell High School and Texas Tech University with an Ag Business Degree. His roots run deep in Parmer County as his great great grandfather moved to Eastern New Mexico in 1908 and to the Pleasant Hill area in 1920. His family is known nationally and internationally in the Hereford cattle breed industry.
First National Bank of Hereford and Friona Banking Center welcome Maria and Curt. Everyone is invited to drop by and say "hello".
Curt Langford
Maria Reveles
Renovation has begun on the Mauer building at 5th and Main. The two-story building was built in 1928 and was home to Mauer Machinery until 1973. It is the future home of The Farmwife Kitchen restaurant currently located on the west end of 5th street. Plans are to open sometime near the first of next year.