CITY OF FRIONA

(CIUDAD DE FRIONA)
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
(AVISO DE ELECCION GENERAL)

To the Registered Voters of the City of Friona, Texas:

(A los votantes registrados de la Ciudad de Friona, Texas :)

Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on May 4, 2024, for voting in a general election to elect (2) Council Members and (1) Mayor.

(Aviso, por lo presente, que las casillas electorales sitados abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 AM hasta las 7:00 PM el 4 de Mayo 2024 para votar en la Elección General para elegir dos (2) Concejates y (1) Alcalde

See the full NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION HERE

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CITY OF FRIONA

(CIUDAD DE FRIONA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
(AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL)

To the Registered Voters of the City of Friona, Texas:

(A los votantes registrados de la Ciudad de Friona, Texas :)

Notice is hereby given that the polling place listed below will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on May 4, 2024, for voting in a special election for the purpose of legalizing “the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages”.

(Aviso, por lo presente, que las casillas electorales sitados abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 AM hasta las 7:00 PM el 4 de Mayo 2024 para votar en la Elección Especial con el propósito de legalizar “la venta legal de todas las bebidas alcohólicas, incluidas las mezclas”.

See the full NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION HERE

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YOU CAN NOW PAY YOUR WATER BILL ONLINE!!!!!!

Water bills can now be paid by phone or online. Go to https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/frionatx/utilities and follow the prompts to make your payment. To make a payment over the phone, call (877) 843-9722. Options are available for Spanish speakers

2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System

This is your water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2022. Friona Municipal Water System provides Ground Water from the Ogallala Aquifer. To see the full report click here.

CITY OF FRIONA, TEXAS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Friona, Texas, at its meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the City Council Chambers, 619 Main Street, Friona, Texas, tentatively proposes to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of interest bearing certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred in connection with (i) acquiring, constructing and equipping a fire station, fire training facility and related improvements; and (ii) legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects. The ordinance may authorize an authorized officer of the City to effect the sale and delivery of the certificates of obligation on a date subsequent to the adoption of the ordinance. The maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate. The maximum maturity date for the certificates is February 15, 2043. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $5,078,760. The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $0. The current combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $0. The City proposes to provide for the payment of such certificates of obligation from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided by law and from a limited pledge of surplus revenues of the City's waterworks and sewer system, remaining after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof, and all debt service, reserve, and other requirements in connection with all of the City's revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding), which are payable from all or any part of the net revenues of the City's waterworks and sewer system. The certificates of obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271.

CITY OF FRIONA, TEXAS

Local and Surrounding Area Warrants Pending with the Friona Municipal Court

Friona Municipal Court is offering an Amnesty Program from August 18, 2022 through September 30, 2022. Citizens with an outstanding warrant with the Friona Municipal Court may pay the warrant in full without being arrested. To inquire about a Warrant (Class C Misdemeanor) with the Friona Municipal Court please call (806) 250-3198, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or go to the Website at www.cityoffriona.com. Warrants cannot be paid online. Click here to see full warrant list.

2022 Proposed City Tax Rate

To view the public notice and City of Friona’s tax rate for the upcoming year, click here.

2021 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System

To view the City of Friona’s water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2021, click here.

PRESS RELEASE - May 21, 2022

Local Law Enforcement Investigate Suspicious Death

FRIONA – Early this morning, the City of Friona learned of the death involving a Friona resident. The Friona Police Department with the help of Parmer County Sheriff's Office immediately secured the crime scene in the city of Friona and arranged for the Texas Rangers to assist with the investigation. The Texas Ranger’s continue to investigate this matter. The Friona Police Department has no reason to believe that there is any further danger to the public.

No further statement will be made at this time.

PUBLIC NOTICE - March 1, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Friona, Texas, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall, 617 Main St., Friona, Texas, to receive comments regarding the proposed annexation of an area contiguous and adjacent to the City on request of the owner of the property, the City of Friona, a Texas municipality. To view the public notice, please click here.

PUBLIC NOTICE - January 5, 2022

Friona Municipal Water System PWS ID# 1850003
Notice of Reporting Violation - Failure to Submit a Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report

On January 5, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) notified the FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TX1850003 that the City violated teh monitoring/reporting requirements set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 290, Subchapter F. To view the public notice, please click here.

bringing people, partnerships, and possibilities together for a stronger community

Since 1928, the City of Friona has seen steady population and economic growth. The 2010 census listed the population of Friona as 4,123. The City owns the municipal water and wastewater services. Additionally, the City operates a local police department, emergency medical services, public works, library, municipal court, and general administrative staff. Fire service protection is provided by an all-volunteer fire department. The local solid waste collection is contracted with an area vendor. 

OUR MISSION

To bring people, partnerships and possibilities together for a stronger community.

OUR VISION

To be a community that embraces change while respecting the rich heritage of the area.

OUR VALUES

(ICARE) Integrity Community Accountability Responsibility Excellence

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What We've Achieved

• Public Safety Enhancements: specialized training for police officers, a new second and third ambulance, and wildfire equipment to help combat fires via a county subsidy;

• Water and Wastewater Services: securing a grant for the construction of approximately 1900 feet of 10-inch water line for a water distribution system improvement project;

• Beautification: the launch of the Keep Friona Clean Campaign to remind residents of the importance of waste management and sustainability, code compliance, and street and traffic sign restoration;

• Technology Advancements: a new website and better allocation of technology resources throughout the city including digital council packets

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