Best Days Market — A reminder of the upcoming Best Days Market on Saturday, September, 28th from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The vendor pop-up event will take place at 510 W. 12th Street (next to Los Arcos) in Friona. Admission is free and merchandise will include jewelry, car freshies, baked goods, t-shirts, trucker hats, mini pancakes, artisan soaps, work boots, and apparel. There will also be BBQ, and much more!
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Night Out — The annual National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st. This event honors all our first responders in Parmer County. A free meal will be served, prizes will be drawn for, and everyone will have a chance to meet their first responders.
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Save The Date — Created With Purpose of West Texas has announced its 5th Annual “Night of Purpose” Banquet. The pregnancy resource center will host the fundraiser on Monday, October 28th at the Friona Community Center starting at 7:00 p.m. RSVP by October 7th to cwpwtxbanquet@gmail.com or call 806-251-4673. Adults only.
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Landmark Bipartisan Bill — On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill authored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) to dramatically expedite semiconductor manufacturing plant construction. The Kelly-Cruz bill, which removes burdensome hurdles to achieving environmental reviews and permits for microchip projects, previously passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. The new law would expedite semiconductor construction and unlock tens of thousands of jobs for Texans.
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Texas Facts — In the Compromise of 1850, Texas gave up on acquiring 67 million acres that are now part of New Mexico. Otherwise, Texas would have been even larger today. Source: funworldfacts.com
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National Days
September 26: Pancake Day
September 27: Scarf Day
September 28: Hunting and Fishing Day
September 29: VFW Day
September 30: Chewing Gum Day
October 1: Taco Day
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Congratulations to Rick and Ximena Villarreal of Amarillo, Texas on the birth of their daughter, Evie Daniela Villarreal.
She was born at Northwest Hospital on September 21, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. She weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and was 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Richard and Elida Villarreal of Bovina, Texas; and Victor and Alma Gomez of Sunray, Texas.
Congratulations to the 2024 Maize Days Best Business Float Winner — Parmer Paws Animal Outreach Center
In the photo — Mari, Lupe Salinas, and Lee Erin.
Congratulations to the 2024 Maize Days Best School Float Winners
7th & 8th Grade Boys Junior High Football