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| Responses requested to ‘liquor election’ questionsWednesday, September 03, 2008
 As part of the Muleshoe Journal’s continuing efforts to keep its readers informed during this election year, a series of “Questions and Answers” is being published.
The focus this week is the Bailey County Liquor Election, with Dr. Stacy Conner voicing opposition.
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| Muleshoe school district receives IFA windfallWednesday, September 03, 2008
 The Muleshoe Independent School District received a $3 million windfall recently that will help return some sparkle to an already gleaming expansion program.
When the multi-campus MISD expansion program was approved by the voters, the two-part bond issue question included the sale of $20 million in bonds, the majority of which would be repaid through Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) funds received from the State of Texas amortized over a 25-30 year period.
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| MAHD cash flow problems require PTO policy changeWednesday, September 03, 2008
A change in the Muleshoe Area Hospital District’s “paid time off” policy, approved during Thursday’s regular meeting, addressed deep concerns about the district’s financial condition.
“We can no longer afford to buy it back,” said Ray Mason, MAHD chief executive officer, referring to the district’s previous policy that allowed an employee to sell back up to 80 hours of an employee’s vacation time.
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| Hospital district board sets proposed tax rateWednesday, September 03, 2008
The Muleshoe Area Hospital District Board of Directors approved a proposed tax rate of 40 cents per hundred dollars in valuation during Thursday’s regular meeting.
“This will give us something to work with,” Ray Mason, MAHD CEO said, referring to the district’s budget workshops which have been set for Sept. 10, 11 and 18, at 6 p.m.
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| Mule offense levels Lobos in season openerWednesday, September 03, 2008
 The Mules found an instant cure for first game jitters Friday night when the Levelland scored the first touchdown of the season against the Mules. That one tally seemed to quash the jitters as the Mules reeled off the next seven TDs.
The Mules traveled to Levelland and pounded the Lobos 47-14.
“For such a young team,” said Mule coach David Wood.
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| JV Mules crush Levelland in season opener, 38-0Wednesday, September 03, 2008
The JV Mule defense refused to allow the Lobos of Levelland to visit the end zone during their season opening game Thursday evening. The Mules were in the Lobo’s end zone five times in the lightning shortened game. The Mules lit up the score board with a 38-0 win.
Larry Richardson danced through the defense after fielding a Lobo punt on the Mule 49 to the Levelland 22.
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| Freshman Mules blowout Levelland LobosWednesday, September 03, 2008
The freshman Mules picked up exactly where they left off across the street in junior high. They appeared happy to be putting hits on someone other than their team mates. They kicked the Lobos of Levelland right back down US Highway 84.
The Mules posted 48 points on the score board and left the Lobos with a 0.
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| Brownd, Collins wedding vows exchanged in August 9 ceremonyWednesday, September 03, 2008
 Becky Renee Brownd and John Cory Collins were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at 5:00 at the Earth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Stacy Conner of Muleshoe officiating in the double-ring ceremony.
The parents of the couple — Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Brownd of Earth, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Collins of Earth, and Mr. and Mrs.
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| Abernathy, Purdy engagedWednesday, September 03, 2008
 Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Purdy announce the engagement of their son, Dr. Aaron Garrett Purdy, to Samantha Candace Abernathy, both of Ft. Worth.
The prospective groom attended Texas Tech University and is a 2006 graduate of the University of Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston.
He is currently a Family Practice resident at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft.
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| Hutto, Norrod to wedWednesday, September 03, 2008
 Candace Dee Hutto and Curtis Ray Norrod, both of Lubbock, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.
The prospective bride is the daughter of Debbi and the late Terry J. Hutto. She is a 2002 graduate of Muleshoe High School and a 2006 graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in exercise and sports science, and is employed as a legal assistant at the law firm of McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graff in Lubbock.
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