Parmer County
Election Day Polling Locations
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Democrats & Republicans
vote at the same locations
Precinct 101
Friona Senior Citizen's Center
1410 Washington • Friona, TX 79035
Precinct 201
XIT Recreation Center
215 North St. • Bovina, TX 79009
Precinct 202
Friona Community Center
601 W. 15th • Friona, TX 79035
Precinct 301 and 303
Farwell Community Center
209 9th St. • Farwell, TX 79325
Precinct 401
Lazbuddie Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
665 FM 1172 • Lazbuddie, TX 79053
Precinct 402
City of Friona Council Chambers
619 Main St. • Friona, TX 79035
Back row: (l-r) Jennyfer Munoz, Elaney Arzate, Marie Phillips, Jacee Burney, Alberth Arguelles, Fabian Salinas; Middle row: (l-r) Nadia Snyder, Aracely Hernandez, Gael Garcia, Saraya Luna, Annacaren Salas, Janessa Garcia, Anahi Villa, Erin Barnett (advisor); Front row: (l-r) Alexis Soto, Hiromy Quiroz, Sophia Leon, Neveah Galan, Yuliana Gallegos, Mariana Gallegos
Friona FCCLA had an exciting time at the Regional Conference held in Lubbock on February 8th through 10th. FCCLA advisor Erin Barnett announced that Blanca Chavez was chosen for a regional office. "I am proud to introduce to you Friona FCCLA's very first Texas FCCLA Region 1 President, Blanca Chavez. She will be an amazing representative of Friona and will make you all so proud", Barnett stated.
Awards won include: (1) Proficiency events: Cupcake Presentation, Level 2 by Jennyfer Munoz won 2nd Place & State qualifier; (2) Toys That Teach, Level 3 by Nevaeh Galan and Fabian Salinas won 2nd Place & State qualifier; (3) Spotlight on Projects: Student Body, "Positivity Makes Me Bloom" by Elaney Arzate, Xavier Guerra, and Sophia Leon won People's Choice, Evaluator's Choice, Overall Best & State qualifier; (4) Other, Financial Fitness, "Are You Feeding Your Piggy?" by Annacaren Salas, Janessa Garcia, and Alberth Arguelles won People's Choice; (5) Career Connections, "Teaching in a Winter Wonderland" by Hiromy Quiroz and Aracely Hernandez won People's Choice; (6) Star Events: Teach and Train, Level 2 by Nadia Snyder won 1st place & State qualifier; (7) Focus on Children, Level 2 by Jacee Burney and Saraya Luna won 2nd place & State qualifier; (8) FCSA: Creed, Motto, Purposes by Alexis Soto won Gold & State qualifier.
Voters Guide - A voters' guide has been produced for the upcoming Primary Election involving contested races. Those races include County Judge, J.P. Precinct 1, County Commissioner Precinct 2, and County Commissioner Precinct 4. Printed version of the guide will be available at the Friona Public Library. You can find the online version here.
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Free Vaccination Clinics - Parmer Medical Center now has Pfizer Pediatric doses available for kids 5-11 years of age. Also, Pfizer for ages 12 & up and Moderna for ages 18 & up. Please call 806-250-2754 (ext. 120 or 163), 806-240-1562, or 806-240-1761 to schedule an appointment.
PMC will conduct shot clinics on Thursday, February 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Friona at the 6th Street Church of Christ and on Friday, February 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bovina at the XIT Recreation Center.
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The stock show special edition is here - The special edition of the 85th Annual Parmer County Jr. Livestock Show has arrived. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for your patience. Everyone is very happy with the renovations to the Community Center and are ready for the next phase. Special thanks to City Manager Lee Davila, Mayor Ricky White, and the City Council for making the upgrades a reality. Keep up the good work!
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More power to ya - Friona will host the Chieftain Powerlifting Championships this Saturday in the FHS Activities Center. The regional championships are schedules for the first two weekends in March. Go Big Red!!!
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Early voting is underway - Early voting is being held at the County Clerk's office from February 14-18 and February 22-25 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday, February 21st for the President's Day holiday.
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The nominees are - Now is the time to nominate a candidate for Man, Woman, Citizen, Employee, Teacher, Student, and Business of the Year! You can stop by the Chamber of Commerce office to pick up a nomination form or complete one online. Contact the office at 806-250-3491 for more information. The last day for nominations is Tuesday, February 22nd. The 66th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet "Frionaopoly" is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th.
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Save the Date - Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice will be hosting a caregiver meeting on Friday, March 4th at 9:30 a.m. in the First National Bank/Friona Banking Center. If you find yourself in this role and beginning to fatigue yourself, doubt your capabilities, or having frustration that is leading to your own decline in health and wellbeing it might be time to reach out for support. Most often, caregivers learn from one another more than anything and enjoy the fellowship as well as being reminded they are 'not the only one' in this very important; but, demanding role.
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National Days
February 17:
Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 18:
No One Eats Alone Day
February 19:
Chocolate Mint Day
February 20:
Love Your Pet Day
February 21:
Presidents' Day
February 22:
Margarita Day
February 23:
Banana Bread Day
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All in the family but not all of the family — (l-r) Donna, Wade, Emma, Ivy, Candice, Dale Schueler, and Aubrey holding the sheep. The Parmer County Junior Livestock Show has always been a family affair. Every community in Parmer County has been home to a "family dynasty" during the past 85 years. It is not just about winning a prize. It is about the love of animals and the work it takes to raise, care, and prepare them for show. Congratulations to all the students and families who participated in this year's show.