Drive Safely - Just a reminder to drive safely in and around school buildings now that kids are back in the classroom. The Friona Star is looking forward to covering all the action during the upcoming school year.
B There - It's Bingo night at Legacy Point on Thursday, August 15th. The action starts at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the fun. Refreshments will be available and prizes for the winners. It just makes sense to give it a try!
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Blood Drive is August 21st - The Friona Noon Lions Club is sponsoring a Friona Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 21st from Noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Friendship House located at 1410 N. Washington. Please see ad on back page to schedule an appointment.
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Texas Hunting and Fishing Licenses - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers that current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) expire at the end of August. Licenses for the 2024-25 season go on sale August 15. Visit tpwd.texas.gov for more information.
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Texas Facts - The area of Texas was traditionally occupied by the Pueblo, the Caddo and other mound-building cultures, and early Mexican civilizations. Source: funworldfacts.com
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National Days
August 15: Relaxation Day
August 16: Roller Coaster Day
August 17: Thrift Shop Day
August 18: Fajita Day
August 19: Aviation Day
August 20: Radio Day
August 21: Senior Citizens Day
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Joy Morton received a Key To The City from Mayor Greg Lewellen at Monday evening's City Council Meeting. She also received a Certificate of Recognition for her 62 years of Meritorious Service to the community of Friona. Joy taught in the Friona school system for 42 years and co-founded Summer Drama Workshop which turned 55 this year. She is "officially" retired, but never stops working.
May the Mob be with You! A small portion of "Morton's Mob" were on hand Monday evening at the City Council meeting to help Joy Morton celebrate as she received the Key to the City in recognition of 62 years of service to the community of Friona. When asked about the story behind "Morton's Mob" in a 2019 Friona Star interview Joy said, "Many moons ago I took a group of students to perform for the Lion's Club. Cecil Maddox introduced the group as "Morton's Mob" and that label stuck to us like Gorilla Glue. There really is no secret handshake...just years and years of fun performing and entertaining others."
