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Yvonne Legarreta is making her fourth consecutive trip to the 3A Cross County State Championships. She is scheduled to run at 11:40 a.m. on Friday, November 3rd in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock.
Court Recognized - The Friona Municipal Court received a Certificate of Appreciation last week from the Texas Department of Transportation. The award highlighted the court's work in improving traffic safety in Texas as part of the "Save a Life" traffic safety program. Former Muni Judge Deborah Campbell and current Muni Judge Marie Samarron worked to administer the initiatives.
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Early Voting Schedule - Early voting for the Special Constitutional Amendments Election on November 7th continues this week at the Parmer County Courthouse located at 401 3rd Street in Farwell. Voting times are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. October 30th through November 1st and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 2nd and 3rd.
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Save the Date - St. Ann's Catholic Church of Bovina is having their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Texas time) in the St. Ann's Parish Hall located at 409 3rd Street in Bovina, Texas. They will be serving a delicious buffet of Turkey & Dressing with all the trimmings. Donations are $15 for adults and $6 for children under six years of age. Take-out plates will be available at no additional charge. A quilt made by St. Ann's Society will be raffled off at the dinner.
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Blood Drive - The next Friona Community Blood Drive is Thursday, November 9th from Noon until 7 p.m. at the InterBank Community Room. Photo ID is required and you must be at least 17 years old to donate. Donors that are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form. To schedule an appointment, go to obi.org or call toll free 1-877-340-8777. Donors will receive a Blaze Coffee Accident Awareness T-shirt plus one free movie pass for Cinergy.
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National Brush Day - The day follows Halloween, which traditionally is the single most significant day of candy consumption in the USA. The simple act of brushing your teeth twice daily for two minutes can have a substantial impact on cavity prevention. It also impacts a myriad of oral diseases such as gingivitis.
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Pun Fun - I used to be addicted to hokey pokey. But then I turned myself around. Source: www.pun.me
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