Polished Boots
Going through Bill's clothes the other day, looking for new homes for them so someone can get some good out of them, I came across a somewhat forgotten pair of Tony Lamas in the corner. They were clean, but dusty. Which made me think of how shined shoes and boots were...
Martha and Art on the Llano Estacado
For the past eleven years, Art on the Llano Estacado has celebrated art and local artists with a show and sale. One of those artists whose work was highlighted this year was Muleshoe's Martha Hunnicutt. Cindy Barrett, Sheila Stevenson, Pat Angeley, Sharon Agee, Sandi...
The Old Fashioned BBQ and Grill is Open
I shared with you the history of the Muleshoe meat locker and the changes it has gone through-"What do Vance Wagnon, Larry Winkler, J.C. Pearson, and Kevin Lujan have in Common?," January 14, 2025. Another change came about Saturday, May 31, when Kevin Lujan and...
Aggie Muster 2025
Every year on San Jacinto Day Texas Aggies all over the world hold Muster. Muster is roll call for Aggies to answer 'here' for Aggies who have passed on in the previous year; currently enrolled students and former students who have graduated. This year would be Bill's...
Muleshoe Art Association’s Spring Art Show Results
The Muleshoe Art Association held its annual spring art show April 14-17 at the Oneita Wagnon Senior Center. The show had 114 entries from artists in Muleshoe, Portales, Clovis, Fort Sumner, and Brownfield. A good group showed up for the awards. Garret Wilson welcomed...
This One’s for You, Bill
Some of you may know my husband Bill died on February 23 after suffering irreversible damage from a stroke. I am learning to live alone and dealing with the legal details and day to day changes that come after the loss of a spouse. Many of you have been there and done...
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!
At least, that's what I used to hear people chant in the summertime. It may not be ice cream weather right now, but ice cream always tastes good. And Muleshoe has a new ice cream parlor that can answer that scream with myriad flavors and dishes of ice cream. Casa De...
Don Locker and his Flying Machines
I just recently heard about Don Locker being honored with not one, but two awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. The awards and ceremony were all orchestrated by his daughter Brianne, and she managed to keep it a secret! Last March, 2024,...
The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture holds its annual Banquet
The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held its annual awards banquet Thursday, January 16, at the Desert Rose. Sergio Leal served as the master of ceremonies for the evening, Jettfire Barbecue provided the meal, and Steve Friskup was the guest speaker....
What do Vance Wagnon, Larry Winkler, JC Pearson, and Kevin Lujan have in Common?
Well, depending on what you want to call it, they all owned the Muleshoe business that was a version of a meat locker, a meat market, a meat processing plant, or just a meat company. The businesses in question have all been housed in the same building on a corner of...
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