See the livestream of the Muleshoe City Council Meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022, beginning at 5:30p.m. Items on the agenda include: 1. Approval of Minutes a. Council Meeting January 10, 2022, b. Public Hearing February 3, 2022. 2. Consider Election Services Contract with Muleshoe Independent School District. 3. Consider Election Services Contract with Muleshoe Area Hospital District. 4. Order City General Election to be held May 7, 2022. 5. Consider recommendation from Muleshoe Economic Development Corporation for the renewal of a one-year contract with Leading EDG. 6. Consider approving appointment of Police Chief to be effective February 15, 2022. 7. Receive Financial Statement for the month ending January 31, 2022. 8. Administrative Reports: a. The city held a wellness clinic on February 11th for employees and their adult dependents. We had 30 participants for the clinic. b. Election update c. The Oath of Office will be administered to the newly appointed Police Chief after the meeting is adjourned. 9. Mayor and Council remarks. 10. Adjourn.

February is Career and Technical Education Month and Muleshoe High School is loaded with many CTE programs to prepare students for college and real-world career success. CTE courses that are offered at Muleshoe High School are Child Development, Advanced Animal Science, Livestock Production, Equine Science, Floral Design and Advanced Floral Design, Robotics, Anatomy and Physiology, Career Prep, Principles of Audio/Video, Graphic Design, Photography, Practicum Graphic Design, Principles of Ag, Small Animal Management, Vet Science, Investigating Careers, Medical Terminology, Principles of Human Services, Principles of Education & Training, Instructional Practices, Family and Community Services, Professional Communication, Counseling and Mental Health, Health Science, Health Science Theory, EMT, Accounting I & II, Business Information Management I & II, Practicum Business Management, Business English, Ag Mechanics, Intro to Welding, Welding I, Practicum, Computer Science and Principles of Information Technology. These great hands on classes available through MHS also gives the student the chance to gain numerous Industry Certifications through their studies like Floral I and Floral II certificates, Adobe Certified Associates – Photoshop & Illustrator, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association Certified Veterinarian Assistant Level 1, Texas Teacher Aide Certificate for Education and Training Students, ServSafe Food Handlers certification, Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Microsoft Office Specialist, Texas Cattle Feeders TCFA Feedlot Technician Certification and the American Welding Society’s D1.1 Structural Steel Certificate. Muleshoe High School celebrating February CTE Month by showcasing their varied courses of hands-on real world study paths available to students right here in Muleshoe!

See the 2022 Bailey County Junior Livestock Show morning session livestream broadcast beginning at 8a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, from the Bailey County Coliseum in Muleshoe, Texas. The morning order will be rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats, and then a lunch break. Announcers for the Bailey County Livestock Show will be Larry and Kamry Cribbs. Gil Lamb Advertising livestream broadcast brought to you by Barrett Potato Farms, Dale Oil Company, Leal’s Tortilla Factory, Mohawk Auto Parts, Burton Service Center, McCormick Seeds, Hi-Tek Automotive, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe ISD, Muleshoe Livestock Auction, Muleshoe Area Medical Center, WTG Fuels, Shipman’s Body Shop, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Precure Electric, Bailey County Farm Bureau/Scott Miller, K&K Pharmacy, Farmers Insurance/Julie DeBruin, McDonald’s Restaurant, Bailey County Electric, Irrigation Pumps & Power, Randall Field, CPA, Muleshoe Feed Barn and Bamert Seed.

Bailey County Livestock Show Afternoon Session

See the livestream of the Muleshoe City Council Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022, beginning at 5:30p.m. Items on the agenda include: 1. Approval of Minutes: a. Council Meeting November 8, 2021, b. Special Council Meeting November 22, 2021. 2. Consider reimbursement of receipts from Kenzi Green for the 2021 Muleshoe Merry Market from Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. 3. Receive Investment Report and Financial Statement for the month ending December 31, 2021. 4. Administrative Reports: a. The Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 11th at 6:30pm. b. The City held its annual Christmas Luncheon on December 8th at the City of Muleshoe Training Facility. City of Muleshoe employees donated a total of $2,850.00 to the Bailey County Food Pantry and delivered approximately 1500 meals through Meals on Wheels. c. Thank you to Bailey County Electric, Five Area Telephone, Xcel Energy and our Public Works Department for their help with the putting up and taking down of the Christmas lights. d. January 19th is the first day to file for a place on the City of Muleshoe ballot for the May 7, 2022, general election. District 1 and District 2 Council Members will be elected at this election. e. A reception for Chief Gary McHone was held at the City of Muleshoe Police Department on Monday, December 20th from 3:00 – 4:00pm. f. A retirement reception for Municipal Judge Juana Shelburne was held in the council chambers on Wednesday, December 22nd from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. g. New officer Sean Atchley was sworn in on December 13th. h. Santana Loya was sworn in as Municipal Judge on December 23rd i. Update on the CDBG Project 5. Mayor and Council remarks. 6. Closed Session. Closed Session in Accordance with Vernon’s Texas Codes Annotated, Government Section 551.074 Personnel Matters – Chief of Police Position 7. Adjourn.

See our Christmas in Muleshoe 2021 video which contains scenes from the Muleshoe Chamber Christmas Parade, Muleshoe Heritage Center Christmas Open House and Santa Claus visiting with children at K&K Pharmacy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Barrett Potato Farms, Dale Oil Company, Leal’s Tortilla Factory, Mohawk Auto Parts, Burton Service Center, McCormick Seeds, Hi-Tek Automotive, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe ISD, Muleshoe Livestock Auction, Muleshoe Area Medical Center, WTG Fuels, Shipman’s Body Shop/Autoplex, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Precure Electric, Bailey County Farm Bureau/Scott Miller, K&K Pharmacy, Farmers Insurance/Julie DeBruin, McDonald’s Restaurant Bailey County Electric and Five Area Telephone/West Plains.

See video of the Dr. Bruce and Cindy Purdy retirement reception held on December 17, 2021, at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Speeches are made honoring Bruce and Cindy by Dani Heathington, Stacy Conner, Curtis Shelburne and former MISD Superintendent Bill Moore.

See the DeShazo Elementary 3rd Grade Christmas Program “Mrs. Claus and the Great Elf Rebellion” performed on December 8, 2021, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas. The music program is under the direction of Susan White and the DeShazo Elementary Principal is Jennifer Burrus. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Barrett Potato Farms, Dale Oil Company, Leal’s Tortilla Factory, Mohawk Auto Parts, Burton Service Center, McCormick Seeds, Hi-Tek Automotive, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe ISD, Muleshoe Livestock Auction, Muleshoe Area Medical Center, WTG Fuels, Shipman’s Body Shop/Autoplex, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Precure Electric, Bailey County Farm Bureau/Scott Miller, K&K Pharmacy, Farmers Insurance/Julie DeBruin, McDonald’s Restaurant Bailey County Electric and Five Area Telephone/West Plains.

See video of Texas State Representative District 88 Ken King town hall meeting held on December 6, 2021, in Muleshoe, Texas, discussing the 87th legislative session.

See the Dillman Elementary 2nd Grade Christmas Program “A Very, Very Gingerbread Man” performed on November 30, 2021, 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 Bailey County Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service held on November 21, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in Muleshoe, Texas. Order of Worship: Welcome – Angela Carter, Invocation – Elias Torres, Songs of Praise – To God be the Glory and For the Beauty of the Earth, Offering – Abby Manes, Song of Praise – Light of the World, Solo by Cheyenne Cage, Scripture Reading – Psalm 100 by Jeff Coffman, Song of Thanksgiving – Give Thanks, Song of Blessing – Come Thou Fount, Piano Solo by Ann Johnson, Message – Sergio Leal, Song of Devotion – Give Me Jesus, Solo by Curtis Shelburne, Benediction – Stacy Conner and Song of Rejoicing – he Has Made Me Glad.