Parmer County Courthouse
401 3rd St., Farwell, TX 79325
Monday-Friday | October 21-25, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday | October 26, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday | October 27, 2024
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday-Friday | Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Friona
(Primera iglesia bautista de Friona)
404 W. 5th, Friona, TX 79035
Farwell Community Center
(Centro Comunitario Farwell)
207 9th, Farwell, TX 79325
Bovina XIT Center
(Centro Bovina XIT)
215 North St., Bovina, TX 79009
Lazbuddie Methodist Church
(Iglesia Metodista Lazbuddie)
665 PM 1172, Lazbuddie, TX 79053
Traveling in Style — The Friona Chieftain Marching Band will travel to Canadian on Friday and to Amarillo on Saturday and will be doing so in style with a brand new Fine Arts utility trailer. The gift was presented to Friona ISD on Tuesday by Dennis & Connie Slagle and Greg, Jamie, Shelby & Sophie Lewellen in memory of Jason Slagle.
Kelley Tucker, Erika Montana, Sophie Lewellen, Shelby Lewellen, Connie Slagle, Jamie Lewellen, Joy Morton, Greg Lewellen, Ben Monk, Chris Rackley, Preston Hitt
Save The Date — Prairie Acres will host Friona Trunk or Treat again this year. Administrator Jeff Procter said, “It has been a great success the past couple of years and our residents enjoy seeing all the little spooks and heroes looking for a little treat.” The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Halloween, which is Thursday, October 31st.
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The Chiefs Go Marching In — Good luck to the Mighty Chieftain Band as they compete in the Regional Marching Contest on Saturday at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo. March time is around 4:15 p.m. The band participated in a contest at ENMU a couple of weeks ago and were selected as the Best in Class AAA, Best Marching Performance Class AAA and Best General Effect.
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Flapjack Reminder — Friona Junior High is hosting a Pancake Supper Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will go to the Student Activity Fund. Dine-in only. Tickets are available from 8th grade students and at the Junior High office. 250-2788.
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Texas Facts — By the early 1900s, Dallas was the world’s leading center of cotton. Source: funworldfacts.com
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National Days
October 17 — Pasta Day
October 18 — Mammography Day
October 19 — Whole Hog Barbecue Day
October 20 — Youth Confidence Day
October 21 — Back To The Future Day
October 22 — Color Day
October 23 — TV Talk Show Host Day
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