See the DeShazo Elementary 3rd Grade Musical Program “The Reindeer Whisperer” directed by Susan White and performed on December 9, 2022, at Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Barrett Potato Farms, Burton Service Center, Dale Oil Company, Hi-Tek Auto, Leal’s Tortilla Factory, Irrigation Pumps and Power, McCormick Seed, Mohawk Auto Parts, McDonalds Restaurant, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe Livestock Auction, WTG Fuels, Five Area Telephone/West Plains Telecom, Precure Electric, Bailey County Electric, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Shipman’s Body Shop/Autoplex and Muleshoe ISD.

See the Muleshoe City Council Meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2022.   Items on the agenda include: 1. Approval of Minutes, a. Council Meeting November 14, 2022. 2. Receive Financial Statement for the month ending November 30, 2022. 3. Administrative Reports: a. The holidays are upon us. We encourage everyone to shop local. b. The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade was held on the evening of December 10th. The theme was “Open Mule Open Sleigh”. c. Thank You to Bailey County Electric, Five Area, Xcel Energy, and the Public Works Department for all their work on putting up the holiday decorations. d. The city will hold the annual Christmas luncheon on December 14th at noon at the City of Muleshoe Training Facility. 4. Mayor and Council remarks. 5. Executive Session, Closed Session in Accordance with Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Government, Section 551.072 Real Estate. 6. Adjourn.

See the Dillman Elementary 2nd Grade Christmas Program “Presents on Parade” performed on December 1, 2022, in Muleshoe, Texas. The Dillman Music Director is DeeDee Smith and the Principal is Leti Tovar. Meet Your Neighbor is brought to you by United Supermarkets.

See the first annual Holiday Treasures Christmas shopping event held on November 19, 2022, at the Bailey County Coliseum with over 40 vendors in attendance.

See the livestream of the Muleshoe City Council Meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, beginning at 5:30p.m. Items on the agenda include: 1. Approval of Minutes a. Council Meeting October 17, 2022. 2. Consider and discuss variance for 501 E 5th. 3. Consider amendments to the City of Muleshoe Personnel Policy. 4. Consider ordinance O-539-1022 Amending the fee schedule. 5. Receive Financial Statement for the month ending October 31, 2022. 6. Administrative Reports: a. The holidays are upon us. We encourage everyone to shop local. b. Saturday, November 26th is “Shop Small Saturday”. The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce will have their annual tree lighting that evening. c. The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be held on the evening of December 10th. The theme will be “Open Mule Open Sleigh”. d. The city will hold the annual Christmas luncheon on December 14th at noon at the City of Muleshoe Training Facility. 7. Mayor and Council remarks. 8. Adjourn.

See the Muleshoe High School Veterans Day Program held on November 11, 2022, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas. Welcome – Greg Hill, Invocation – Gimena Ramirez, Presenting of Colors – Austin Ross and Eddie Alvarado, Pledges – Ryan Clifton and Sabastian Stiles, National Anthem – Mighty M Band, “Tears of Arizona” – Mighty M Band, Recognitions of Veterans – Humberto Gonzales, Presentation – Basil Nash, U.S. Marine Corps, Medal of Honor Information – David STurdivant, Video Presentation – Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy A. Petry, Presidential Proclamation – David Sturdivant, “Taps” – Jonathan Chavez and Abigail Jones and Benediction – Steven Butler.

See the Mary DeShazo Elementary 5th Grade musical performance of “Positive” on November 10, 2022, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium at Muleshoe High School. The program was directed by Susan White and the Mary DeShazo Elementary Principal is Jennifer Burrus. Meet Your Neighbor is brought to you by United Supermarkets.

See the livestream of the Muleshoe City Council Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022, beginning at 5:30p.m. Items on the agenda include: 1. Approval of Minutes a. Council Meeting September 12, 2022 2. Consider Resolution R-786-1022 Designating the official newspaper for the City of Muleshoe. 3. Consider awarding construction contract for project activities associated with Homeowners Reconstruction Assistance #1002804. Award is subject to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs approval of project activities request for extension and Contractor approval in the System Award Management (SAM.gov) 4. Consider agreement for professional administrative services for the 2021-0024 HOME Grant Program Contract No. 1003226. 5. Consider approval of changes to the monthly dues to be charged by Muleshoe Country Club as stated by the Lease Agreement between the City of Muleshoe and the Muleshoe Country Club. 6. Review City of Muleshoe Investment Policy. 7. Receive Investment Report and Financial Statement for the quarter ending September 30, 2022. 8. Administrative Reports: a. Council member Mendoza and staff attended the SPAG General Assembly meeting on September 15th in Lubbock b. Council members Mendoza and Behrends along with staff attended the TML Region III meeting in Lubbock on September 22nd. c. A flu shot clinic was held for City of Muleshoe employees and adult dependents at City Hall on September 30th. d. Council and staff attended the TML Annual Conference in San Antonio on October 5-7. e. TMLIRP held a photo contest for their yearly calendars. City of Muleshoe won the Pool’s first calendar photo contest. f. City of Muleshoe was one of three finalists for a 2022 Municipal Excellence Award in public works for cities under 25,000 in population. The City was recognized for its solar light walking trail during the 2022 TML Annual Conference in San Antonio. 9. Mayor and Council remarks. 10. Adjourn.

See the celebration for Muleshoe High School being named a 2022 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School held on September 20, 2022, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas.

Chad Curry, Training Chief and Paramedic with UMC EMS speaks to Watson Junior High School about drugs and vaping on September 12, 2022, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas. Suzanne King is the WJHS Principal.