Commissioners reinstate Burn Ban as of July 10 Thursday, July 20, 2017 Bailey County Commissioners Court met in regular session in the Bailey County Courthouse on Monday, July 10. Attending were County Judge Sherri Harrison, Precinct 1 Commissioner Gary Don Gartin, Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Slayden, Precinct 3 Commissioner Cody Black, Precinct 4 Commissioner Juan Chavez and County Clerk Robin Dickerson, ex-officio clerk of Commissioners Court. Full Story

Ol’ Pete is One Well-traveled Mule Thursday, July 20, 2017 Alice’s Note: This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe, on November 29, 2011. Ol’ Pete has been involved in more than one adventure, and this is one of the more interesting ones. But a word to those who might be inspired to replicate the event-it will take more than a 9/16 wrench to free him from his pedestal now. Full Story

Parkview residents’ activities curtailed because of apparent theft Thursday, July 20, 2017 A Porta Cool Cyclone 2000 recently disappeared from the back patio of Parkview Nursing Care Center, according to Parkview Activity Director Robin Atwood. It has been reported to the police as stolen. Full Story

Approved decibel level raised for Mule Days and Kickin Nights Thursday, July 20, 2017 The regular meeting of Muleshoe City Council was held Monday, July 10, in Muleshoe City Hall. Unofficial minutes of the meeting follow: Members present were Mayor Cliff Black, Mayor Pro Tem Colt Ellis, Council Member Austin Bamert, Council Member Gary Parker and Council Member Earl Behrends. Full Story