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I have to still believe in Santa Claus or how else would I be able to explain my receiving the following email. It was written by Muleshoe ISD’s Special Education Director, Brian Arnold. I read the email and then opened the attachment and found the message that he had written to the staff of Muleshoe ISD on the eve of school dismissing for the summer. A tear comes to my eye each time I read Mr. Arnold’s message. I knew immediately I wanted to share this with you but that permission had to be granted. I requested and received not...

First time I've ever tired a Live Thread. The Polls close in an hour in the Texas GOP & Democrat Primaries. There are also four state wide ballot propositions. Statewide Ballot Propositions are: Prop 1 Proposes requirement of photo ID to vote in any Texas Election Prop 2 Prohibit takings of private property Prop 3 Limit government spending increases with some exceptions Prop 4 Reduce property tax increase rate to 5% or less

Hostage-taker killed during standoff BY KERRY DRENNAN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL A Lubbock Police officer fired the fatal shot that ended a 17-hour standoff with an ex-con who, at one point, held a Friona family hostage after stealing several cars and firing at multiple law enforcement officers. Officer Scott Weems was placed on paid administrative leave Sunday, as is Lubbock Police Department policy pending the outcome of the investigations into the shooting death of Robby Lynn Vaughn, 37, of Muleshoe, Chief Claude Jones said. "We'll be looking at it policy-wise, but everything looks good," Jones said. The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent...

Heated meeting follows allegations of racial bias JOHN REYNOLDS AVALANCHE-JOURNAL MULESHOE — The city manager and police chief have been asked to come up with a plan of action addressing allegations of racism within two months, according to one city councilman. Councilman Juan Chavez said Police Chief Don Carter and City Manager David Brunson agreed to the plan Wednesday night during a heated executive session. The Muleshoe City Council went into closed session with Carter and Brunson to discuss charges of racial profiling and arbitrary actions by the police department. Raised voices could be heard clearly through the double doors...