Danny Kendrick was awarded the EK Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award last week at the Texas Food & Fuel Association Summitt in Boerne, Texas. In the photo - (l-r) Davy Daniel, Greg Lewellen, Matthew Kendrick, Chace Vacek, Danny Kendrick, Neal McCarty, Pam Kendrick, and Andy Kendrick.
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Free Park Admission on November 5th - Texas State Parks Day is November 5th and, as part of continued centennial celebrations, visitors will get free day-use entrance at all Texas state parks. Texas has more than 80 parks throughout the state to offer a wide variety of outdoor day-use activities. Also, Texas State Parks is promoting the new Parkland Passports for Veterans. These passports are available at no cost and grant the cardholder free entry to all Texas State Parks. Visit tpwd.texas.gov for more information.
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Dinner Reminder - 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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Save The Date - The FISD Veterans Day program is set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10th in the main gym at the FHS Activities Center.
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Community Thanksgiving Service - This year's community service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19th at Victory Family Worship Center located at 110 E 9th Street. David McGaughy, Pastor of Friona Methodist Church, will bring the message.
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Nachos Day - If you serve a meal on Tuesday consisting of tortilla chips covered in nacho cheese, queso, or other melted cheese along with salsa then you may enjoy Nachos Day. However, if everything goes wrong from sunrise to sunset, then it was definitely Na-cho Day. Let the chips fall where they may.
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Good News at the Pump - Average gasoline prices in Texas fell 6.8 cents last week, averaging $2.94 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. The cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.47 per gallon. "Average gasoline prices have fallen for a sixth straight week in nearly every state, with the national average now at its lowest level since March," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
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Pun Fun - I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any. Source: www.pun.me
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Takin' Care of Business - Mariza Licerio held the scissors at last week's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at Happy Tribe Academy, Friona's new daycare facility located at 704 Ashland. Mariza is the owner/operator and was joined by family, friends, staff members, city officials, and chamber of commerce officials for the special event. Approximately 35 children, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 3 years old, are enrolled with another 20+ on the waiting list. All inspections have been passed and the doors will open as soon as the state gives the final word. Visit www.frionaonline.com to see photos of the daycare facility.
