See video highlights of the 2016 4th of July celebration held in Muleshoe, Texas.  Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce Parade Marshall was Donald Phelps and Master of Ceremonies Steve Friskup.  Parade Winners were 1st place First United Methodist Church,  2nd Caprock Dairy, and 3rd MHS Cheerleaders;  Tractor Show 1st South Plains Antique Tractor Association,  2nd Slade Nickels;  Car Show 1st Ernie Montes,  2nd Randy James; Hot Dog Eating Contest 1st T.J. Ballard,  2nd Lee Tosh.  Lil’ Miss Firecracker Under 1 Winner was Kaizlea Stancell, Runner up Kasidee Cannon and 2nd Runner-up Braxley Blayze Branscum.  1-3 Year Old Winner was Isabel Marie Ramirez, Runner-up Emmaline Grace Bohler and 2nd Runner- up Alee Helton.  4-6 Year Old Winner was Paisli Rose Claunch, Runner-up was Paisley Branscum and 2nd Runner-up Abbey Urbantke.  Lil’ Mr. Firecracker Winner Jaxon Parker Shipp, Runner-up Rhett Krew Ratliff and 2nd Runner-up Trayce Layne Tolbert.  Muleshoe Pitching winners were in the singles division Russell Magby and doubles Basil Nash and James Turnbow.  Bailey County Senior Citizens playhouse winner was Charlotte Field.  Shotgun winner from Muleshoe Lions Club was Trey Thompson of Shallowater.   Winner of the grill given away by Muleshoe Meals on Wheels was Richard Orozco.

See our Meet Your Neighbor program sponsored by United Supermarkets with the new Bailey County Senior Citizens Director Geraldine Redwine.  The Bailey County Senior Citizens is conducting a playhouse raffle that will be given away on the 4th of July at 2p.m. at the Oneita Wagnon Senior Center along with their annual BBQ lunch that will be at Main and Avenue D in Muleshoe.

See video highlights and interviews at the 2016 Tour de Muleshoe bike ride held in Muleshoe, Texas, on June 18, 2016, to benefit the Muleshoe Heritage Foundation.

See the Monday, June 13, 2016, Muleshoe City Council Meeting held at City Hall in Muleshoe, Texas.  Items on the Agenda Include:  1.  Oath of Office to Council Member District #1 Colt Ellis  2.  Oath of Office to Council Member District #2 Austin Bamert  3.  Approval of Minutes from May 9, 2016, Meeting  4.  Elect Mayor Pro Tem  5.  Consider Election Service Contract with Muleshoe ISD for Special Election to be held September 8, 2016 with MISD School Board President Carroll Precure and Superintendent Dr. R.L. Richards   6.  Consider Authorizing the Solicitation of Bid for Home Grant Projects  7.  Receive Financial Statement for May 2016   8. Administrative Reports:  a.  The City hosted a blood drive on May 11, 2016   b.  The Muleshoe Water Park opened Tuesday, May 31st  c. Firemen Benny Parker and Gage Edwards won the water polo competition at the Panhandle Fire Convention for the second year in a row   d. The summer reading program is under way at the Muleshoe Area Public Library  e.  The first Movie in the Park will be held on June 16th.  “The Blind Side” will be shown and the Muleshoe Girls Softball League will operate the concession stand  f.  City Attorney Slater Elza has been appointed to the TML Legislative Committee on Transportation and Utilities.  He is appointed in his capacity as the City Attorney for the City of Muleshoe.   The committee met recently and one of the main topics discussed was the shortage of certified water and wastewater system operators.  g. The quarterly TML Region III meeting will be held in Lubbock on Thursday, June 23rd   h.  The Management Team recently attended at meeting where changes on the City’s medical, dental, and vision insurance were explained    9.  Mayor and Council Remarks   10.  Adjourn

See the Muleshoe High School Class of 2016 Commencement Exercises held on May 27, 2016, at the MHS Gymnasium in Muleshoe, Texas.  Program includes the Graduation Address by David Wood, Salutatory Address by Shyanne LaShea Carpenter and Valedictory Address by Lisett Mojica.  The Muleshoe Independent School District Superintendent is Dr. R.L. Richards and Muleshoe High School Principal is Steve Myatt.  Gil Lamb Advertising coverage of the end of the school year activities brought to you by Five Area Telephone/West Plains Telecom, Bailey County Electric, Adrian Photography/Graffi-Tees, Bamert Seed Company, Coyote Lake Feedyards, Burton Service Center, Dale Oil Company, Farmer’s Insurance Group/Julie DeBruin, First Bank, Hereford Feed Ingredients, Hi-Tek Automotive, McDonald’s Restaurant, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe State Bank, Mohawk Auto Parts, Muleshoe ISD, Silveus Insurance, Randall Field, CPA, State Farm Insurance/Mark Morton, WTG Fuels and Precure Electric.

See the Muleshoe Independent School District end of the school year faculty meeting held on May 27, 2016, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas.  Program includes the awarding of service and retirement plaques and the naming of the teachers and staff member of the year.  Secondary Teacher of the Year is Diana Harrison, Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Nickels and Staff Member of the Year is Jeff Carpenter.  Dr. Kerry Moore was recognized for 50 years of service to the school district.  MISD Superintendent is Dr. R.L. Richards and Assistant Superintendent is Dani Heathington.

See the Mary DeShazo Awards Program held on May 26, 2016, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas.  The Muleville Board of Directors presented to DeShazo Elementary Hanna’s Bench in memory of Hanna Simmons.  Principal at DeShazo Elementary is Debbie Gallman.  Gil Lamb Advertising coverage of the end of the school year activities brought to you by Five Area Telephone/West Plains Telecom, Bailey County Electric, Adrian Photography/Graffi-Tees, Bamert Seed Company, Coyote Lake Feedyards, Burton Service Center, Dale Oil Company, Farmer’s Insurance Group/Julie DeBruin, First Bank, Hereford Feed Ingredients, Hi-Tek Automotive, McDonald’s Restaurant, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe State Bank, Mohawk Auto Parts, Muleshoe ISD, Silveus Insurance, Randall Field, CPA, State Farm Insurance/Mark Morton, WTG Fuels and Precure Electric.

See video of the Mary DeShazo Elementary School 5th Grade Music Program held on May 23, 2016, at the DeShazo Gym.  Program includes poem and song dedicated to their fallen classmate Hanna Simmons.  DeShazo Principal is Debbie Gallman and Music Director is Cassandra Money.

See video of the Muleshoe High School Prom “The Great Gatsby” held on May 21, 2016, at the Walnut Tree Wedding and Events in Olton, Texas.  Includes naming the  2016 Prom King and Queen Randy Lieurance and Gladys Munoz.   Gil Lamb Advertising coverage of the end of the school year activities brought to you by Five Area Telephone/West Plains Telecom, Bailey County Electric, Adrian Photography/Graffi-Tees, Bamert Seed Company, Coyote Lake Feedyards, Burton Service Center, Dale Oil Company, Farmer’s Insurance Group/Julie DeBruin, First Bank, Hereford Feed Ingredients, Hi-Tek Automotive, McDonald’s Restaurant, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe State Bank, Mohawk Auto Parts, Muleshoe ISD, Silveus Insurance, Randall Field, CPA, State Farm Insurance/Mark Morton, WTG Fuels and Precure Electric.

See the Muleshoe High School Choir Pops Concert “Hits of the 80s” performed on May 20, 2016, at the Kerry Moore Auditorium in Muleshoe, Texas.   The choir is directed by Justine Halamicek and Kelli Morrison and MHS Principal is Steve Myatt.  Gil Lamb Advertising coverage of the end of the school year activities brought to you by Five Area Telephone/West Plains Telecom, Bailey County Electric, Adrian Photography/Graffi-Tees, Bamert Seed Company, Coyote Lake Feedyards, Burton Service Center, Dale Oil Company, Farmer’s Insurance Group/Julie DeBruin, First Bank, Hereford Feed Ingredients, Hi-Tek Automotive, McDonald’s Restaurant, Muleshoe Animal Clinic/Vet Supply, Muleshoe Housing Authority, Muleshoe State Bank, Mohawk Auto Parts, Muleshoe ISD, Silveus Insurance, Randall Field, CPA, State Farm Insurance/Mark Morton, WTG Fuels and Precure Electric.