June 2021Another Tribute to Pete the MuleOn July 3, 1965, over 10,000 people gathered in Muleshoe for the erection and dedicationof the National Mule Memorial: A tribute to the mule for its role in the development of earlyAmerica and early war efforts. The dedication to the mule statue was so prominent, the TexasAttorney General of the time, Waggoner Carr, attended …
Local Elections: Here’s what you need to know
Local Elections Coming Up – May 1, 2021Hello Muleshoe People! For the last 25 years, the City of Muleshoe has been under theleadership of Mayor Cliff Black. Mayor Black served on city council beginning in 1995 and waselected mayor in 2004. This year, that is all set to change. Someone new will be taking thehighest leadership role in municipal government. …
Muleshoe Chamber Updates on Annual Community Events
March 2021Hello Muleshoe People! How do y’all feel about being called Muleshoeans? If you havesomething better than Muleshoeans (or dare I say…Muleshites), do me a favor and send me youracceptance, or your clever suggestions now by texting 806-566-5605. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the Muleshoe Chamber of Commerceand Agriculture didn’t exist? It has become quite …
New Leadership Series in Muleshoe
February 2021Hello Muleshoe People – Clap twice if it felt like there were only 3 days inJanuary…now give yourself a hug for making it to wherever you are today…physically,mentally, spiritually. We all know with the new year comes new resolutions, new goals, and newadventures. NOW is a definitive time in determining the outlook for the rest of your new year.NOW …
With the Addition of 16 New Businesses in 2020, Muleshoe Expects to Thrive in 2021
January 2021Happy New Year, Muleshoe People – There is hope in the air! COVID-19 vaccines are beingadministered, COVID-19 case counts are low, and businesses are continuing to make their wayto Muleshoe. 2020 was tough, to say the least, but it is safe to say, that 2020 did not defeatMuleshoe and its provenly strong economy. In fact, I counted 16 new …
Small Business Saturday and “Shop the Shoe”
December 2020Hello Muleshoe People! Did you know? For every dollar you spend at a small business, anaverage of 67 cents stay local. Last Saturday the Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce andAgriculture celebrated “Small Business Saturday” by kicking off “Shop the Shoe” 2020. Shopthe Shoe is an annual campaign that was created to encourage Muleshoe residents to shop locallyduring the holidays. I …
COVID-19 Update in Muleshoe, TX
November 2020Muleshoe People – as I recently celebrated my one-year MakingMuleshoe November 2020 Muleshoe People – as I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary working for the City of Muleshoe, I find myself reflecting on the past year as I begin to plan for the work to be done in 2021. We will all remember 2020. My optimistic spirit reflects on …
Free Business Consulting and Entrepreneurial Services with Leading EDG
October 2020HELLO Muleshoe People! Do you own or manage a business? Are you thinking about starting abusiness of your own? The Muleshoe EDC offers several resources to help your business thrivein Muleshoe, Texas. The Muleshoe EDC has partnered with entrepreneurial development group,Leading EDG, to bring quality business consulting services right to you. Best of all, thesebusiness/entrepreneurial services are completely free …
About Economic Development Corporations in Texas
HELLO Muleshoe People! Last month I introduced Making Muleshoe – a monthly columnbrought to you by the Muleshoe Economic Development Corporation. This month I would liketo share the history, purpose, and structure of economic development organizations in Texas thelp you understand the role of your local economic development organization.There are over 700 Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) in Texas. EDCs are …
Introducing Making Muleshoe
HELLO Muleshoe People! — My name is Carina Reyes, and I am your local economicdeveloper. I’m employed by the City of Muleshoe and I serve as the Director for the MuleshoeEconomic Development Corporation (MEDC) or (Muleshoe EDC). I graduated from theUniversity of Texas at San Antonio in 2019 with a Bachelor of Public Administration. I workedfor the Muleshoe Chamber of …