See our interview with Muleshoe Area Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Christy Lee about the Operation Screen Your Athlete program that will held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the MAMC, 708 S. First Street, from 12pm-4pm.  These free cardiac screenings are for children ages 12-18 and to register for an appointment go to http://operationscreenyourathlete.org/

See video of the Muleshoe Art Association 2017 Spring Art Show filmed on April 18, 2017, at the AimBank Meeting Room in Muleshoe, Texas. The art show can still be seen through Thursday at AimBank. Muleshoe Art Association President is Martha Hunnicutt and the judge of this year’s show is Jan Lloyd of Lubbock, Texas. Muleshoe Art Association Scholarship was awarded to Emily Precure daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Precure. Best of Show was “Ship Rock” painted by Rob Hollis and the AimBank Purchase Award went to “Mom’s Reading Room” by Joan Nix. Watercolor Division: 1st – “Ceremonial Mask” by John Birdsong, 2nd – “Glorious Fall” by John Birdsong, 3rd – “Creekside” by Margaret Hodgson and Honorable Mention – “Burst of Color” by Lois Snyder. Oils & Acrylics Division: 1st – “Where’s Mama” by Misti Prater, 2nd – “Spring in Ceta Canyon” by Margaret Hodgson, 3rd – “The Eyes of Rupert” by Ruben Armenta, Honorable Mentions – “The King” by Misti Prater and “Forest Path” by Ann Johnson. Photography Division: 1st – “Jet Service” by Stan Blevins, 2nd – “Blue Boat” by Braxton Taylor, 3rd – “Roots” by Braxton Taylor and Honorable Mention – “Taiban” by Braxton Taylor. Pastel Divsion: 1st – “Sunset on the Lake” by Heather Hancock, 2nd – “Old Pete” by Sandi Chitwood, 3rd – “Broken Fence” by Sandra Chancey and Honorable Mention – “God Bless Texas” by Martha Hunnicutt. Misc Division: 1st – “Princess 2 Feathers” by Ed Martinez, 2nd – “Christmas” by Shirley White, 3rd – “Ghost Rider” by Ruben Armenta and Honorable Mention – “Horse Boy” by Shirley White.

See some of the rain scenes from the Muleshoe area on April 12, 2017, as .77″ fell at the Muleshoe Mesonet station and Channel 6 received .84″ of rain.

See the Muleshoe City Council Meeting held on April 10, 2017, at City Hall in Muleshoe, Texas.  Items on the agenda:  1. Approval of Minutes  a. March 13, 2017,  2. Consider Resolution R-727-0417 Certificate of Resolutions Cash Management Services with AimBank.  3. Receive Financial Statement and Investment Summary for the quarter ending March 31, 2017.  4. Administrative Reports  5. Mayor and Council Remarks.  13 Adjourn.

See video of the beautiful new paint job at the Bailey County Courthouse and hear our interview with Bailey County Judge Sherri Harrison and painter Joe Garcia about the project.

See employees of Bailey County Electric electrify balloons, a wiener, an orange, a faulty pair of safety gloves, a potato and a stick and then watch it all again in slow motion!  Bailey County Electric is online at http://bcecoop.com/

See the Muleshoe City Council Meeting held on March 13, 2017, at City Hall in Muleshoe, Texas.  Items on the agenda:  1. Approval of Minutes  a. February 13, 2017,  b. February 17, 2017  2. Consider request for Hotel/Motel Tax Funds from Muleshoe Country Club  3. Consider Ordinance No. O-492-0317 Updating Section 3 of the Code of Ordinance and adopting the current electrical code.  4. Consider Ordinance No. O-493-0317 – Contractor Registration.  5. Consider Ordinance No. O-494-0317 – Amending Fee Schedule. 6. Consider Ordinance No. O-495-0317 Atmos Energy Rate Settlement.  7. Consider Cancellation of General Election for City Districts 3 and 4.  8. Consider Cancellation of the Special Election for City District 2.  9. Consider Appointment of Election Judges for City Special Election to be held May 6, 2017.  10. Receive Financial Statement for the month ending February 28, 2017.  11. Administrative Reports:  a. The city held a wellness clinic on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.  There were 29 employees and dependents that participated.  b. The TML Region 3 quarterly meeting will be March 30th at the Scottish Rite Learning Center in Lubbock.  c. Progress continues on the City of Muleshoe Training Facility.  d. Work has been completed on the east elevated storage tank.  Preparation work has begun on the west elevated storage tank.  12. Mayor and Council Remarks.  13 Adjourn.

See video of the Bailey County Ag Fair held on March 10, 2017, at the Bailey County Coliseum in Muleshoe, Texas, for 4th graders from Muleshoe ISD, Lazbuddie ISD and Springlake Earth ISD.  Includes electrical safety demonstration by Bryan Morris, Brandon Hill, Derek Hodges and Matthew Edwards from Bailey County Electric Cooperative.

See the DeShazo Elementary 4th Grade present “The Texans: Birth of the Lone Star State” musical program directed by Susan White and presented on March 9, 2017 in Muleshoe, Texas.   Mary DeShazo Elementary Principal is Debbie Gallman and Assistant Principal is Erin Boatmun.

See our interview with Matty McLain, facilitator with Leading EDG who has contracted with the Muleshoe Economic Development Corporation to provide their services in Muleshoe at no charge to the citizen.  Leading EDG is an entrepreneur development group. They can coach and consult with individuals who need help in starting, managing, operating, expanding or financing small businesses. Contact Matty by calling 806-316-7600 or Kasey Coker, MEDC Director, at 806-272-7455. Leading EDG can be found online at http://www.leadingedg.com  MEDC  http://muleshoeedc.com/