The Friona Chieftains and Bushland Falcons played their district game Tuesday evening at Hodgetown Stadium in Amarillo, home of the Sod Poodles. Bushland moved to 6-0 in district with a 24-1 win over the Chiefs. Friona is 3-4 on the season but still in the playoff chase. The Chiefs host River Road this Saturday starting at noon.
Batter Up! - The Parmer County Babe Ruth Baseball League has begun its season!!! Come cheer on the kids and enjoy delicious snacks from the concession stand on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday nights beginning about 6 o'clock as they compete to win their games and improve their skills in Tball, Machine Pitch, Minor ,and Major age divisions. The fields are located at 300 Prospect Street in Friona and this is the local baseball league for kids in our community.
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Going to the Dogs - Parmer Paws is conducting a shot clinic this Saturday. Please see details on back page!!!
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Go Big Red - Former Friona Chieftain head coach and current Eastland athletic director James Morton resigned as head football coach on April 11th. He plans to remain as the athletic director for the time being. He retires from coaching with 31 years of experience. The last seven were at Eastland, his alma mater, where he led the Mavericks to the playoffs six times and totaled 51 wins. Morton's career included stops in Friona, Lubbock Monterey and Midland Lee. In his career, he won 206 games and led his teams to the playoffs 19 times. He led the Chieftains to the state semifinals in 1996. Congratulations!!!
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Here come the Judges - Everyone is invited to an "Open House" at the Municipal Court Complex at City Hall on Friday, April 21st from 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Stop by and see the new Courtroom used by the Municipal Judge and Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1. Also visit the updated city council chambers. Refreshments will be served. City Hall is located at 623 N Main St. in Friona.
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Wings Over Cannon - Cannon AFB's first airshow since 2018, is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023. Admission and parking are free. The main gate opens at 9:00 a.m. to the general public. Aerial Performances start at 12 p.m. The main gate will close to general public inbound traffic at 3:00 p.m. with a complete gate closure to all general public at 5:00 p.m. meaning all general public must be off base no later than 5:00 p.m.
Along with flyovers and a variety of aircraft that will be on display, Wings Over Cannon will feature an entire hangar dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and innovation. "Cannon Force", the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, will host Cannon Thunder, a car show, that will feature over 40 classic, sport and unique vehicles on display. There will be a Kid's Zone filled with activities such as a bouncy house and games available for entertainment and recreation. Tickets will be on sale day of the airshow with a day pass for $10 or a single entry pass for $5.
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May 6, 2023
FISD Board of Trustees
(Candidates for 2 positions)
Glen London
Shawn Pitsch
Wade Schueler
John Jarecki
Early Voting
April 24th - 28th from 8 am to 5 pm
May 1st - May 2nd from 7 am to 7 pm
FISD Administration Office
909 E. 11th Street, Friona, TX
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PCHD Board of Directors
(Candidates for 2 positions)
Danny Kendrick
Greg O'Brian
Ricky Barnett
Early Voting
April 24th - 28th from 8 am to 5 pm
May 1st - May 2nd from 7 am to 7 pm
Friona City Council Chambers
619 Main Street, Friona, TX
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Election Day
FISD & PCHD
May 6th from 7 am to 7 pm
Friona City Council Chambers
619 Main Street, Friona, TX
PCHD Only
May 6th from 7 am to 7 pm
Bovina EMS Building
109 3rd St., Bovina, TX
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Rosa Mendez
Elections Administrator
Claudia Castillo
Early Voting Clerk
Rocio Carrasco
Early Voting Clerk
Lee Davila
Early Voting Deputy Clerk
Pam Mercado
Early Voting Ballot Board Judge
Election Day Judge
Maria Reveles
Election Day Alternate Judge
The City of Friona is very pleased to officially announce that daycare for residents is just around the corner. We have received funding to renovate the Louise Wilson Girl Scout Hut donated to the city earlier in the year, and a local operator, Happy Tribe Academy, has applied to run the daycare. The tentative opening date will be in September 2023.
The FEDC has opened its Storefront Improvement grant program to the entire city as of April. This will allow all businesses in the city limits to apply for up to $1,500 in matching money to upgrade your business storefront with signage or other improvements. Details and an application can be found at www.cityoffriona.com/fedc-loan-program, or by visiting the Chamber office.
Local elections are coming up soon, on Saturday, May 6th. This year there will be no city election, but the city is working with the school district and the hospital district to manage their respective elections. Early voting will start Monday, April 24th. Check the newspaper for local election instructions and polling locations.
I would like to invite everyone out to the Municipal Court Complex for an Open House scheduled for this Friday, April 21st. Judge Campbell and Judge Wilkins are providing refreshments and tours of the court complex, and the services provided by their courts.
Finally, the Chamber needs volunteers this year for the Cheeseburger Festival to be held on the third Saturday of July. Go by the chamber office at 621 Main and talk to Emma or give them a call at (806) 250-3491 to put yourself on the list. The festival this year, like last year, will be a weeklong event, culminating in the cheeseburger cook-off at Reeve's Lake on Saturday.
The Parmer Paws "Pawmobile" is wrapped and ready to roll. Icon Graphics of Amarillo put the finishing touches on the Animal Outreach Center's van this week.
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