Muleshoe News

By Libby Cluett lcluett@mineralwellsindex.com In the past, some insured patients visiting Palo Pinto General Hospital's emergency room left happy about their medical treatment, but their smiles turned to frowns when they later received a bill for the full amount of the ER doctor's care.

A Muleshoe man faces federal charges after police say he was found with thousands of dollars worth of drugs, according to the Muleshoe Journal.

Rob and Brenda Tapley of Muleshoe have been overweight most of their lives. "I don't think there's a diet we haven't tried over the years," Brenda said.

G overnor Rick Perry announced today he has appointed Victor Leal, of Canyon, to the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Lubbock's underground water supply fell faster than usual as measured officially for 2009.

Trey Bale doesn't like to chase anybody down. He likes to run at the front, to set the pace and put pressure on the rest of the field.

By Rebecca LaFlure Killeen Daily Herald A new principal has been chosen to lead Ellison High School, Killeen Independent School District officials announced Wednesday.

David Dominguez has been named principal of Ellison High School in Killeen, where he'll replace Marvin Rainwater, who's retiring after a 40-year career in education.

Jennyslippers, the Women's Associates of the Chamber of Commerce in Muleshoe, is taking applications for booth space at their annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar.

With a dreary and troubled winter behind us, we have festivals all summer long to celebrate parts of our lives the recession can't touch: a town hero, a beloved pet, original music, art, plays, film, poetry.

Backers say alcohol sales would bring a boom to Muleshoe's economy. Detractors say a rise in crime and addiction isn't worth extra tax revenue.

Winners named in 'Best Tasting Water Contest' Originally published 02:19 p.m., May 6, 2009 Updated 02:19 p.m., May 6, 2009 Winners have been announced in the Best Tasting Water Contest held as part of the 41st Annual Texas Water Utilities Association's Central West Texas Regional School.

The University Interscholastic League has pulled a backflip. After being deluged with complaints about its decision Wednesday to cancel regional track meets amid swine flu concerns, the governing body for Texas high school athletics has rescheduled the state track meet to June 5-6 and reinstated the 20 preceding regional meets to run May 12-20. The ...

Canyon's Katie Grimes will compete in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles, the long jump and triple jump this week at the Region I-4A meet in San Angelo.

Vikram Mittal, 28, has always been focused and driven. Everything, it seems, has a finish line.

Choosing a new superintendent is a difficult task, Bushland's school board president said.

Bailey County authorities have released a sketch of the suspect sought for an aggravated assault earlier this month.

Police say a 35-year-old Muleshoe woman woke up Thursday night in her home as someone was stabbing her.

Leal's Mexican Restaurants in the Panhandle named several of their combination plates after the customers who made the dishes popular.

National Weather Service warns drivers about icy road conditions Icy roads and white-out conditions caused by blowing snow have and could continue to pose a threat to drivers in the northern South Plains Friday into early Saturday.