Former and Future President Donald J. Trump made history Tuesday by becoming only the second person in U.S. History to win a second term that did not immediately follow the first term.
Grover Cleveland had been famous for being the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was both the 22nd and 24th president serving from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. He was the first Democrat to win the presidency after the Civil War.
Trump was the 45th president and will be sworn in as the 47th president in January 2025. He will become the first Republican to serve two non-consecutive terms.
In Federal results, Ted Cruz won his 3rd term as U.S. Senator and Jodey Arrington won reelection as U.S. Representative, TX District 19. Arrington was first elected in 2017.
In State results, Christi Craddick won reelection as the Railroad Commissioner and John Smithee, State Representative for District 86, won another term. He was first elected in 1984.
In local results, 287th District Attorney Jackie R. Claborn II, County Attorney Jeff Actkinson, Sheriff Eric Geske, Tax Assessor-Collector Awyna Sanchez, Pct. 1 Commissioner Kirk Frye, and Pct. 3 Commissioner Kenny White were all reelected.
Veterans Day Program — Friona High School will host their annual Veterans Day Program at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11th.
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Prairie News — The Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for November is James Rawding. The Employee of the Month for November is LaCretia Carranza. She joined the staff in April 2023 and works in the Restorative Department.
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To The Pointe — Legacy Pointe will host a Thanksgiving Potluck Meal at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th in the dining area. Bring your favorite dish and join them.
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Retired Teachers’ Meeting — Parmer County Retired Teachers and Support Personnel will meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 12th at Sue Well’s home at 2600 Highway 214. There will be a Fiesta Pile-on Lunch and Leigh Anne Rushing will present a program on Natural Remedies. Y’all come!!
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Volunteers’ Meeting — If you are interested in volunteering with Created with Purpose of West Texas, there is a Volunteer Information Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14th at their office located at 907 Highway 86 in Bovina. Created with Purpose has many ways for you to utilize your talents including; Client Advocate (English/Spanish), Fatherhood Mentoring, Miscarriage/Infant Loss Support, Baby Boutique, Special Events, Church Liaison, and more. They need YOU! Call 806-251-4673 to find out more.
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Texas Facts — Texas played a major role in WWII, with many military bases, army hospitals, and munitions factories constructed, rapidly expanding the state’s economy.. Source: funworldfacts.com
November 5, 2024
Federal
President
Donald Trump 2123
Kamala Harris 368
U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz 2060
Colin Allred 374
U.S. Representative, Dist. 19
Jodey Arrington 2113
Bernard Johnson 149
State
Railroad Commissioner
Christi Craddick 1979
Katherine Culbert 296
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2
Jimmy Blacklock 2057
Desean Jones 342
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4
John Devine 2043
Christine Weems 343
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Jane Bland 2001
Bonnie Lee Goldstein 348
Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals
David J. Schenck 2018
Holly Taylor 357
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 7
Gina Parker 2026
Nancy Mulder 341
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8
Lee Finley 326
Chika Anyiam 326
Member, State Board of Education, District 15
Aaron Kinsey 1979
Morgan Kirkpatrick 353
State Representative Dist. 86
John Smithee 2183
Justice, 7th Court of Appeals District, Place 2
Judy Parker 2152
Justice, 7th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
Alex Yarbrough 2136
District Attorney, 287th Judicial District
Jackie R. Claborn II 2132
County
County Attorney
Jeff Actkinson 2219
Sheriff
Eric Geske 2193
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Awyna Sanchez 2215
County Commissioner, Pct. 1
Kirk Frye 643
County Commissioner, Pct. 3
Kenny White 749
Parmer County
• 2504 out of 4557 registered voters participated in the election
• 52% of voters voted early
• 48% of voters voted on Election Day
• Roughly 85% voted for Trump and 15% for Harris
•Jeff Actkinson 2219 votes was the most received by anyone on the ballot