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
Chieftain Band Marches On — Drum Majors Rafael Rocha, Karen Morales, and Nicholas Gutierrez proudly display the trophy that the FHS Band earned by scoring a Division I (Superior) rating at the regional marching contest last Saturday in Amarillo. This marks the second year in a row that the band has advanced. Next up is the Area Contest this Saturday. The Mighty Chieftain Marching Band, under the direction of Chris Rackley and assistant Ben Monk, will perform at 12:45 p.m. at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.
The Chiefs Go Marching On — Good luck to the Mighty Chieftain Band as they compete in the Area A 3A Marching Contest on Saturday at Lowery Field in Lubbock. Performance time is 12:45 p.m.
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Halloween Events — Friona Banking Center will host their annual sausage cookout from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in their parking lot. Proceeds donated to local charity. The Volunteer Fire Department will serve free sausage wraps at the fire station beginning at 6:30 p.m. The annual Trunk or Treat event will take place at Prairie Acres from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
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Save The Date — St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Bovina is having their 64th Annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 3rd. Serving time is 11:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. (Texas time) in the St. Ann’s Parish Hall on 3rd Street in Bovina. The dinner will consist of Turkey & Dressing, Creamed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Homemade Bread, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, and Tea & Coffee. Donations will be $15.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 6. Take-out plates will be available at no additional charge.
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Texas Facts — The first oil well in Texas was drilled in 1901. In 1931, the East Texas Oil Field, the largest in the lower 48 states, was discovered. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Giving Thanks — The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service will be Sunday, November 24, at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. More info next week.
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National Days
October 24 — Bologna Day
October 25 — Frankenstein Friday
October 26 — Pumpkin Day
October 27 — Civics Day
October 28 — Chocolate Day
October 29 — Cat Day
October 30 — Candy Corn Day
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