Season Opener - The 2024 Football Season kicks off this week as the Chieftains hit the road to battle the Slaton Tigers Friday evening at 7 p.m. Next week, Friona hosts the Spearman Lynx for the home opener. See Free Tailgate Meal ad on this page.
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Border Bash - The 2024 Border Bash Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th and Saturday, September 9th at the FHS Activity Center. 7th, 8th, C, and JV teams will compete in this 2-day tourney. The event is sponsored in part by the Friona Noon Lions Club.
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Save the Date - The Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Meal on Main on Saturday, September 14th from 6-9 p.m. The event will be held in the City Park and on Main Street. Live music by Ayden Hayes. The Friona Vocational Agriculture Association will serve pulled pork, ribs, coleslaw, beans, and water until sold out. Take-out orders available for pick up at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 and are available now from any Chamber or Vocational Ag member.
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Next Week - In next week's Friona Star we will have a complete schedule of events for Maize Day Week. Upcoming events include Miss Friona, Little Miss, Homecoming Game, Parade, and more!!! We will also have a wrap-up of the latest blood drive and info regarding the possible expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
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Texas Facts - In 1685, France built the settlement of Fort St. Louis in Texas and tried to colonize the area, but the Spanish kicked them out within five years. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Trail Mix Day -Two California surfers claim the creation of trail mix. In 1968, they blended peanuts and raisins for an energy snack. However, in the 1958 novel The Dharma Bums written by Jack Kerouac, the two main characters mention trail mix when planning meals for their hiking trip. Wonder what Lewis & Clark used for trail mix?
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National Days
August 29 - Lemon Juice Day
August 30 - Beach Day Day
August 31 - Trail Mix Day
September 1 - Forgiveness Day
September 2 - Labor Day
September 3 - Bowling League Day
September 4 - Spice Blend Day
The City will open up the roll-off box this Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please come by to dump those items that don't belong in your dumpster and do your part to help Keep Friona Clean!
The roll-off box is located at East 8th and South Jackson Ave. It is a free service provided to Friona residents. Examples of items not allowed in dumpsters includes: steel and metal, mattresses and furniture, refrigerators/AC units, paint cans (with or without liquids), electronics and appliances, drums/barrels, brick, wood and concrete, railroad ties. Items not accepted in the roll-off box are tires, oil and tree limbs. To dispose of these items, please contact the City office at 806-250-2761.
