Vehicle registrations at the Friona Chamber of Commerce will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays only. We apologize for any inconvenience.
You can also renew your registration in Farwell (806-481-3845) or by any of the following below:
HOW TO RENEW YOUR REGISTRATION
Registration may be renewed online, using the Texas by Texas website or mobile app for iOS and Android devices, by mail, and in person. Complete information about registration renewal is available at https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/register-your-vehicle.
Online: Renew online at https://renew.txdmv.gov/ or www.Texas.gov. As of January 1, 2022, online renewal is available up to twelve months past your registration expiration date. Please allow adequate time for processing and mail delivery, often approximately ten business days.
By Mail: Return the bottom portion of your registration renewal form, payment and other required information to your county tax assessor-collector. Motorists choosing to renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing, which varies by county.
In Person: In Farwell Monday through Friday, or on Monday & Wednesdays at the Friona Chamber of Commerce.
Game Night - It's BINGO night at Legacy Pointe on Thursday, April 18th starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun, fellowship, and snacks.
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One Act Play - A special presentation of Friona High School's One Act Play, Wild Strawberries, will take place this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Friona High School Auditorium.
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Blood Drive - Friona Noon Lions hosted a community blood drive last Thursday at the Calvary Baptist fellowship hall. 36 signed in and 32 were able to donate. The drive netted 30 whole blood units, 2 power reds (4 units) for a total of 34 units donated. Thanks to everyone who donated and to Philip & Tawanna Zeller of Holy Smoke Barbecue for providing the barbecue sandwiches. Next blood drive will be in June.
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Let The Chips Fall - Federal officials have awarded Samsung $6.4 billion to increase semiconductor chip production in Texas. The grants seek to lessen America's dependence on chips made in Taiwan and China. Within the agreement, the South Korean giant will be able to build new chip production facilities throughout Texas and improve existing locations, such as the $17 billion plant in Taylor. Samsung is forecasting an investment of $40 billion in the region, along with over 20,000 jobs. Source: The Texas Flyover
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Tech News - The idea of 3D printing is still rather new in the tech world, but there's a new method gaining traction as well - 4D printing. This method builds on what you already know about printing 3D objects with the added benefit of response. Any 4D printed object is meant to respond to the world around them, whether that means it is exposed to heat, air, or water. The process involves programming that allows it to make these changes, based on its surrounding stimuli. Some companies aim to use it for furniture that can assemble itself or pipes that can mend their own leak, while others want to use it to help print organs and medical devices. In Australia, they have already created a 4D water valve that closes when the water turns hot, and opens when the water is cool. This was made possible by using hydrogel which reacts rapidly to changing temperatures. Source: Transcription Plus, LLC
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Texas Facts - Texas has played a large role in space exploration. NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is the training grounds for many astronauts, while the associated Space Center Houston is one of the country's best space museums. Source: funworldfacts.com
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National Days
April 18:
Lineman Appreciation Day
April 19:
Hanging Out Day
April 20:
Look Alike Day
April 21:
Kindergarten Day
April 22:
Passover Begins
April 23:
Picnic Day
April 24:
Bucket List Day
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Antonio Rocha conducted his last school board meeting this past Monday evening. He is retiring after serving on the Friona ISD Board of Trustees for the past twelve years. Rocha was first elected as a trustee in 2012 and has served as Board President since 2019. Board members thanked him for his years of service and FISD Superintendent Jimmy Burns presented him with a gift in recognition of his service to the school district and the community.
In the photo - School Board President Antonio Rocha and FISD Superintendent Jimmy Burns
Over 1500 steaks were cooked at the Senior Steak Dinner last Sunday. In fact, volunteer cooks could not keep up with brisk ticket sales and there was a wait time to receive the meal. However, the steaks were great and the money raised will help fund the Drug-Free All Night Graduation Party which will include games and prizes for the new graduates. The party will take place after the graduation program in May. Thanks to all who supported the event and the Class of 2024!
In the photo - (l-r) Jonathan Gonzalez, Sergio Salazar, TJ Vasquez, Alexis Escobedo, Lylliana Martinez, Yeslie Faudoa, Mercedes Espinoza, and Aaron Rodriguez.
