AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Friona Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/friona-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/friona-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Dec 2024 03:58:10 -0600 A festival fit for the Cheeseburger Capital of Texas! Up to 15 teams will be competing for the title of Cheeseburger Champions. First Place will win https://www.americantowns.com/news/cheeseburger-festival-2023-31586926-friona-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cheeseburger-festival-2023-31586926-friona-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Join us at the Friona Community Center/Reeve Lake for the 2024 Cheeseburger Festival. The festival will begin at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM with Burgers https://www.americantowns.com/news/friona-cheeseburger-festival-2024-31678272-friona-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/friona-cheeseburger-festival-2024-31678272-friona-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-over-54-million-in-career-technical-education-grants-across-texas-31511301-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-over-54-million-in-career-technical-education-grants-across-texas-31511301-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to take historic action in https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-takes-historic-action-throughout-2022-31511642-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-takes-historic-action-throughout-2022-31511642-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-calls-for-investigation-into-atmos-energys-failure-to-prepare-for-winter-weather-event-31511327-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-calls-for-investigation-into-atmos-energys-failure-to-prepare-for-winter-weather-event-31511327-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 New Cornyn Bill to Honor Former Texas Senator and Ambassador Signed Into Law WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-cornyn-bill-to-honor-former-texas-senator-and-ambassador-signed-into-law-31512464-sabinal-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-cornyn-bill-to-honor-former-texas-senator-and-ambassador-signed-into-law-31512464-sabinal-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn Praises New Law to Honor Houstonian Benny Martinez WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-praises-new-law-to-honor-houstonian-benny-martinez-31512466-sachse-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-praises-new-law-to-honor-houstonian-benny-martinez-31512466-sachse-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn Bill to Honor Late Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella Signed Into Law Local Post Office to be Renamed After One of Nation’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-to-honor-late-stafford-mayor-leonard-scarcella-signed-into-law-31512469-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-to-honor-late-stafford-mayor-leonard-scarcella-signed-into-law-31512469-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Allow Unspent COVID Relief Dollars for Infrastructure, Disaster Relief Signed Into Law WASHINGTON – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-padilla-bill-to-allow-unspent-covid-relief-dollars-for-infrastructure-disaster-relief-signed-into-law-31512473-sabinal-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-padilla-bill-to-allow-unspent-covid-relief-dollars-for-infrastructure-disaster-relief-signed-into-law-31512473-sabinal-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn, King Bill to Support Students Mental Health, Promote School Safety Signed into Law WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-king-bill-to-support-students-mental-health-promote-school-safety-signed-into-law-31512477-sacul-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-king-bill-to-support-students-mental-health-promote-school-safety-signed-into-law-31512477-sacul-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn Bill Honoring Victims of El Paso Shooting Signed Into Law WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-honoring-victims-of-el-paso-shooting-signed-into-law-31512481-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-honoring-victims-of-el-paso-shooting-signed-into-law-31512481-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 2nd, activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-state-emergency-resources-ahead-of-storms-31512641-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-state-emergency-resources-ahead-of-storms-31512641-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn Calls for Action on Border Crisis in 118th Congress While I'm proud of everything that we've been able to accomplish on a bipartisan basis https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-calls-for-action-on-border-crisis-in-118th-congress-31513317-daingerfield-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-calls-for-action-on-border-crisis-in-118th-congress-31513317-daingerfield-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Cruz's Statement on 3rd Anniversary of the Elimination of Qasem Soleimani WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruzs-statement-on-3rd-anniversary-of-the-elimination-of-qasem-soleimani-31513318-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruzs-statement-on-3rd-anniversary-of-the-elimination-of-qasem-soleimani-31513318-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Congressmen Ellzey and Allred Release Joint Statement After Meeting with Southwest Airlines Pilots Association and Transport Workers Union https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmen-ellzey-and-allred-release-joint-statement-after-meeting-with-southwest-airlines-pilots-association-and-transport-workers-union-31513609-waxahachie-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmen-ellzey-and-allred-release-joint-statement-after-meeting-with-southwest-airlines-pilots-association-and-transport-workers-union-31513609-waxahachie-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600