Panchito and his Bike

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Bright Lights

A familiar sight for many years in Muleshoe was Francisco, “Frank,” Garcia, known as Panchito to many people, intrepidly peddling his bike all over town, rain or shine, snow or sun. Panchito passed away on August 29, 2024, in Plainview, and his bike has...

It Must Be Time for Football-Meet the Mules!

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Bright Lights

Monday night signaled the beginning of football for the Muleshoe Mules. Meet the Mules was held in the gym this year, what with it being 100 degrees outside and the fact that last year’s Meet the Mules was almost ruined by a thunderstorm. Athletic director and...

And Now, the Johnson Grass Story

by | Jul 14, 2024 | Bright Lights

If you read about the Redwines, you might remember Nelda Redwine Hunt saying that the joke used to be that the Redwines, the Blacks, and Johnson Grass were going take over Bailey County. I wrote about the Redwines, then the Blacks, so now it seems only fair that I...

The 4th of July in the Shoe, 2024

by | Jul 7, 2024 | Bright Lights

The 4th of July dawned nice and hot. No surprise. Bill and I were up before dawn to load succulent dish gardens, pecans, and copies of my books to sell at the market during all the 4th activities. We were all set up with no problems and ready for visitors. Many food...