Horseshoe Bend to undergo a $947,000 major overhaul project according to County Commissioner Mark Heinrich. The road wil be closed from July 8 until Oct 28. Below you will find some pictures and a video.
Month: June 2013
Division Street – Slaton
This is an evening image looking West down Division Street – Slaton.
Slaton Air Show Video 2013 ~9,000 Attended
Approximately 9,000 people attended the Slaton Air show this year! Thank you to everyone that helped make the show a success. Here is a Teaser Video that was on youtube promoting the Slaton Air Show 2013. Slaton Air Show Video…
City of Slaton Website
The City of Slaton’s Website is packed with good and useful information. http://www.slaton.tx.us/
Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble
The Knights will hold their annual golf two person scramble on July 13-14 at the Lorenzo Country Club. Last year money raised from the event went to support five $1000 student scholarships. This year money raised will continue to fund…
Senior Citizens Center News
By Janet James Food for thought – We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. After over a week and a lot of thinking the…
Did you know? Buddy Parker NFL Coach
Raymond “Buddy” Parker is a former football player and coach in the National Football League who served as head coach for three teams: the Chicago Cardinals, the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born: December 16, 1913, Slaton, TX Died:…
Sunrise Today Beautiful
by Jacqui Neal, KSSL (phone pic) This morning’s sunrise from the Slaton viewpoint was beautiful. A KSSL listener said, “Looks like fire in the sky!”
KSSL Race Car & Fire Works Friday June 28
FIRECRACKER SHOOT OUT JUNE 28, 2012 LUBBOCK SPEEDWAY, 114TH & MLK RACES BEGIN AT 8:00 FRONT GATES OPEN AT 6:30 PIT GATES OPEN AT 5:30 FRONT GATE ADMISSIONS: ADULTS $10.00, KIDS 6-12 $5.00 KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE PIT PASSES…
Two Guitar Give Away July 4 KSSL
KSSL Radio will give away two Texas Guitars on July 4 at the Park. The guitars will be autographed by all the talent that hits the KSSL Soundstage. Including the KSSL Radio Personalities, Texas Cadillac Jack, Lynn Childress, Jack Tyson,…
The Slatonite June 27, 2013
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Slaton High School Class of 1983 Reunion
by Alex J. Hernandez (email) The Slaton High School Class of 1983 is celebrating their 30 year high school reunion on July 3-5, 2013. Schedule of events include: July 3, 2013 – 7:00 PM Meet and Greet: The Office Grill…
No Lunch July 3 Harvey House
The Harvey House will not have its regular Wednesday Lunch on July 3 in preparation for the Class of 1963 Reunion that will be at the facility. The Wednesday Lunch will resume on July 10th.
Weekly Techie Tip #009
by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Lock Your Computer When You Walk Away It is a good idea to lock your computer when you walk away. You can stop folks from prying into your content and stop folks from messing up…
When You Fast (Matt 6:5-15)
By: Curtis Baker In the 1970’s, a man by the name of Richard Foster wrote an important book on the subject of spiritual disciplines. The book was entitled, “Celebration of Discipline,” and it has since become a central book in…
Southland FFA Leadership Camp
Southland FFA attended a Leadership Camp in Bigsprings, Tx. Students, Bryce Meurer and Brandon Matteson, along with Ag Teacher Nick McCollister rallied with Area II students to learn how to lead by example and build spirit within organizations. The experience…
Englewood Cemetery Research Committee
By Sue Patterson www.findagrave.com The Find A Grave Research Committee (citizens organization) encourages everyone who has a family member buried in Englewood to check out the information at findagrave.com. If any information is incorrect or missing, please contact Sue (806.252.3773)…
Give Blood Today Until 6pm at United
United Blood Services, KSSL, United Supermarkets and the Slaton Chamber of Commerece invite you to the blood drive from 3:30 til 6:30 PM Tuesday June 25. Located in the United Supermarket parking lot at the intersection of Hwy 84 &…
July 4 Activities- Slaton (Lubbock County Park)
by Leslie Robinson (email) Slaton Chamber of Commerece Just an update on what’s happening at the park on the 4th of July! Activities: Dunking Booth, water balloons, water polo, inflatable jumper and slide, inflatable boxing, bingo in the club house…
Police Chief Resigns
Slaton Police Chief, Steve Wheeler, resigned during a special Slaton City Council meeting on Monday. Wheeler plans on staying involved in the Slaton Community. Officer Trevor Barnes was appointed as interim chief.
Ironman Youth Football League June 28
by Cory Lusk (facebook messenger) Slaton Ironman Youth Football League will be hosting Signups Friday June 28th. The Signups will be held @ Centennial Bank 103 Texas Ave, Slaton, TX. Ironman is the Tackle Football Program in Slaton for kids…
Tiger Football Top Honors
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Sportslineup Magazine (Lubbock Based on newstands in August) Left to right – Trevone Richardson, Tyree Williams, Justin Escobar, Chris Thomas, Kellen Loftiss, Bryce Whaley Richardson, Williams, Thomas & Whaley have all been selected preseason all…
Harvey Girl Dinner Success
Saturday Night a group surrounded the story telling of Annalon Gilbreath, Harvey Girl. Dinner was fantastic, company was great and The Evening with a Harvey Girl was superb!
37 Conversation Rules
by Mark Meurer I subscribe to several blogs. One of the blogs, The Art of MANLINESS, always has some great wisdom. This issue discussed proper conversation rules of 1875. These conversation rules are a wonderful way to maintain dignity in…
Slaton Car Show July 20, 2013
Mark your calendars for the Slaton Car Show July 20, 2013 in downtown Slaton. More Details – Click Here Here is a YouTube video from the 2011 Car Show!
Oscar Solis Football Camp
Oscar Solis Football Camp www.oscarsolis.com
Slaton’s Morning Show KSSL
Steve Richie and “Mark Allen” Meurer in the studio at KSSL 107.3 & 94.1 in Slaton Texas. Steve & Mark started a local contest to help raise money for the Slaton Cheerleaders and the 4th of July Festival. The Dunkin…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Food for thought – Today is a gift all wrapped up and ready for you to open – enjoy! Our first monthly 42 game on the 11th had a small turnout. Those who came to play were…
Jace Chancellor Drafted By San Diego Padres (Slaton Texas)
Slaton’s Jace Chancellor goes to the MLB San Diego Padres Chancellor was drafted to the San Diego Padres as the 838th pick in round 28. Chancellor was drafted out of Lubbock Christian University.
Did You Know? Dee FONDY MLB Player
Dee Fondy – Major League Baseball Player Born in Slaton, Tx Learn More – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dee_Fondy More Images of Dee Fondy – Click Here
We Need Your Blood!
Freedom Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 25th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at United Supermarkets. Sponsored by KSSL FM 107.3 & 94.1. Free t-shirts to those who donate.
July 4th Festival Slaton Park
July 4th Festival Slaton Park
MySlaton.com Needs Your Help!
If anyone has news or information about Slaton or folks from Slaton, please send the info with photos to share on www.myslaton.com to mark@myslaton.com. Send mobile images and videos by text to 806.789.8456
Slaton Tiger Cheerleaders Top Camp Awards
The Slaton Tiger Cheerleaders returned with awards from camp! Three All-Americans, Camp Spirit Award and Game Time Top Team!
The Slatonite June 20, 2013
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The Wright Brothers Rodeo Style
By Sally Wright Levi is a 4 time State Texas High School Rodeo Qualifier. State finals held in Abilene TX. This year he qualified in Team roping, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Qualified for the National High School Rodeo…
Class of 1946 Reunion July 4
The Class of 1946 is having a reunion July 4, 2013 Contact R.C. Stevens for details 806-292-7505
When You Pray, Pt. 3 (Matt 6:5-15)
By: Curtis Baker Last week we began to look at the first three parts of Jesus’ model prayer in his Sermon on the Mount. This prayer is being offered in contrast to the mistaken ways of prayer that we often…
Zapatas Mexican Restaurant
Zapatas Mexican Food Restaurant (Old Dairy Queen): I spoke with Daniel Zapata who is the owner of the new restaurant this past Saturday and he plans on having the restaurant open no later than July 1st.
Your Slaton This Week
Airshow – Approx 9,000 Attended
That count of attendance at the Slaton Air Show has been estimated to be Approximately 9,000! The weather was perfect and the vendors say the show was a success!
$1000 Each Awarded to Mercy Manna, Meals on Wheels, the Weekend Sack Program, and the Harvey House
Grant Awards in the amount of $1000 each were given to Mercy Manna, Meals on Wheels, the Weekend Sack Program, and the Harvey House from the Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment (MMSAE). Thursday night marked the beginning of a legacy…
$50,000 turned $75,000 Area Endowment
Thursday evening the Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment hosted a fundraising dinner and grant awards celebration (discussed in another article), at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, to celebrate the halfway mark of their 12 month fundraising $100,000 project for…
Peoples Bank Slaton Cuts The Ribbon
Peoples Bank Slaton held their Ribbon Cutting New Building Opening. Dozens of people attended the ceremony and enjoyed the food and fun. The Slaton Community and Chamber of Commerce gladly welcomes the new business to Slaton.
Slaton Public and Private Basements and Cellars (Update)
by Freddie Rainwater, EMT-B, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal June 14, 2013 Mark, I just wanted to give you an update in regards to the registration of Public and Private Basements and Cellars. We currently have approximately 55 private locations and…
Fathers Day Sunday June 16
Best wishes to all the dads on Fathers Day! Skit Guys – Fatherhood from skitguys on GodTube.
Flag Day July 14
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. The United States Army also celebrates…
Community Development Gateway Markers
The Chamber of Commerce held a Community Development meeting Thursday to discuss the Vision of Slaton. About 30 people attended the luncheon held at the City Hall. The initial project that is headed up by a select group of citizens,…
Synthetic Cannabis – No More in Slaton
Monday, the Slaton City Council passed an emergency ordinance that would ban the distribution of synthetic cannabis within the boundries of the city limit. Businesses that have the products available would have 30 days to remove the items from their…
Fran & David Ehler Senior Link Magazine
The Summer 2013 Senior Link Magazine distributed around the southplains features, from Slaton’s rural community, Fran & David Ehler on the front cover. You can pick up your free copy at stores around the area or by contacting Melody Dawes…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Food for thought – Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else. Have you written your note about your father? There is still time to write it and post it on our bulletin board. We still…
July 4th – Slaton Park – Music Line Up
Music on the 4th of July Texas Cadallac Jack, Lynn Childress, Jack Tyson, Blake Kitchens, Cathy Whitten, Daneille Henzler, Alex Garza Here is a taste of what’s coming July 4th at the park in Slaton.
Weekly Techie Tip #008
by Zane the Tech Man Slaton Tech Ph 329-0312 slatontech@gmail.com Have you ever had a friend or family member that you would consider a geek or maybe even a nerd? They have collections of things that you have no idea…
Southland 4-H Play Day
by Tracy Fogerson Southland students participated in the 4-H Play Day at Lonesome Pine Arena.
Peoples Bank Ribbon Cutting Friday
“Peoples Bank ribbon cutting on Friday at 11:30” Join the community for the ribbon cutting, food and fun!
“An Evening With a Harvey Girl” Tickets On Sale
by Chad Wilson The Slaton Harvey House would like to invite you to “An Evening With a Harvey Girl” Come relive the life of a Harvey Girl at Slaton’s Historic Harvey House. And enjoy West Texas’ finest Dining before the…
ASCO Football Game Jacob Diaz
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Jacob Diaz , Slaton tiger playing in the 2013 ASCO football all star game in Lubbock.
When You Pray, Pt. 2 (Matt 6:5-15)
By: Curtis Baker Now that Jesus has addressed the potential temptations that a life of prayer may present, he then goes on to teach us how to pray. There are two places in the gospel accounts where Jesus does this. …
City of Slaton SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
by Mike Lamberson, City Manager Due to the overabundance of tree limbs from the storm we will open the recycle center from Tuesday the 11th thru Friday the 14th from noon till 7 p.m. and regular hours on Saturday.
Pool Time!
Posted by James V. of the Slatonite on Facebook The Slaton City Pool is now open!
Slaton Secret Eats! Tejas 2150
by Mark Meurer Last night Gail and I went to Tejas 2150 to eat supper. Let me tell you… It was wonderful! Maybe I should fess up… IT WAS GREAT!. The chicken fried steak was huge with a large amount…
Loftiss & Williams – HSU Combine
by Coach Chad Terry Picture 1 – Getting registered , starts at noon… HSU combine in Abilene Seniors ’14… Kellen Loftiss & Tyree Williams Picture 2 – Two defensive tackles/offensive lineman at the Hardin Simmons football combine held in Abilene…
Air Show – Short Video
Air Show Pix
The weather was awesome! Several thousand people showed up to watch the air show. Great Food too!
AIRSHOW
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Food for thought – Laugh often, long and loud, laugh until you gasp for breath. Listen up – All of you 42 players! Our first monthly game of 42 will be held on Tuesday June 11th at…
Tiger Baseball Camp
by Billy Villareal Coaches and kids come together to learn the sport of baseball and examples of life. 5-7 Year Olds, 8-10 Year Olds, 11-13 Year Olds
Damaging Winds
114 MPH Winds – Slaton Fire Dept
by Mike Lamerson The Slaton Fire Department clocked wind speeds up to 114 MPH from the storm that tore through the South Plains Wednesday Night.
High Winds & Rain Hit Hard
High winds swept through the area last night with 70-80 mph winds. Signs down, Trailers Flipped and Trees Uprooted. (Facebook – Madison Worley Photo)
Slaton Bakery Adding A New Dimension
The Slaton Bakery is expanding with their new cookie plant on Woodrow Road! Slaton Bakery on Facebook
Saturday – Air Show Gates Open 9AM
The South Plains Air Show is this coming Saturday. Gates open at 9 AM. Come early to see the sites and touch the planes. Take pictures with your family and pilots. There will be plenty of food. Bring your own…
When You Pray, Pt. 1 (Matt 6:5-15)
By: Curtis Baker As we continue on with Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount between the difference in having the “reputation” of being a good person, and actually “being” one, we come to a subject that is often…
SHS All Star Players
by Bill Villareal (iPhone) Victor Rios and Quaylon McDaniel participated in the GWTBCA All-Star baseball game on June 2 at Frenship high school. They did a great job of representing the community of Slaton! Quaylon and Victor signing autographs after…
Awesome Exhibits – Slaton Arts on the Square 5th Friday
Friday night the square was hopping with visitors to see the local art work. Wayne Greene (left) of Slaton and Rick Harris (right) of Acuff show their work at the Slaton Arts on the Square 5th Friday. Rick Harris www.RHarrisSculpture.com