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Month: July 2013
Ask, Seek, Knock(Matt 7:7-12)
By: Curtis Baker At the end of our discussion last week, we raised the question of how we can affect change in others who do things that we know to be wrong. In the first six verses of Matthew 7,…
Mark & Gail Meurer Dallas Trip
Southland Superintendent Receives National School Safety Award
The School Safety Advocacy Council (SSAC) has recognized Toby Miller, Superintendent of Southland ISD, with a prestigious National 2013 Individual School Safety Award. According to the SSAC, this award is presented to individuals who have “gone above and beyond” in…
VIDEO: Bush Library Dallas
FACEBOOK – Posting
VIDEO – Tour Multiplicity Art Gallery & Studio
Ms Zapatas – Excellent Food & Service
Gail & Mark Meurer ate for the first time at Ms Zapatas. Gail ordered the #9 Enchilada Plate and Mark ordered the #8 Chile Relleno Plate. The food was GREAT! The best Chile Relleno Mark has ever eaten! Gail loved…
Oscar Solis Football Camp – SUCCESS!
Slatonite – Read It Today!
Generosity Over Judgment (Matt 7:1-6)
By Curtis Baker This week we come into the third and final chapter of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has just finished a section of teaching at the end of Matthew six where he warned us not to try…
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought – Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. Our monthly 42 game had 2 tables. I heard a lot of laughter coming from the domino room. That…
Air Museum – International Students Visit
The Texas Air Museum had over 30 international students take a tour. These students are hosted by several Lions Clubs around the world. Over 20 countries are represented.
VIDEO – Drive Slaton Car Show
A drive through a portion of the Slaton Car Show this past weekend.
VIDEO – Go Cart Go!
A short video clip of Mark Meurer’s visit to the Slaton Speedway. This looks fun!
Chief Barnes – Lions Club – Community Policing
Slaton Police Chief Trevor Barnes visits with the Lions Club today. His topic was “Community Policing.”
Slaton Ironman Youth Football Final Signups & Equipment Fitting is Tonight 6pm-8pm
by Cory Lusk (email) Slaton Ironman Youth Football Final Signups & Equipment Fitting is Tonight 6pm-8pm @ Citzens Bank 6pm-8pm. We need all players to come get fitted by Riddel Rep Forrest Ridley. We are providing a new helmet this…
Big Numbers at the Car Show
Updated 07.22.2013 Over 300 cars were at the Caprock Classic Car Club Show in Slaton Saturday. 85 of those Cars were in the Car Cruise on Friday Night. Weather was perfect! Estimates of over 3500 people were in attendance. A…
Otis Showed Up at the Car Show
Waiting for Winner
Awards Time Car Show Slaton
Burn Out
Who are these men?
Nice Day Slaton Car Show
More Car Show
Car Show Slaton
Crowd at Car Show
Art Gallery T-shirt Art on the Square
Rudy Dominguez Family Slaton Car Show
Go Carts Slaton Speedway
Boats at the Car Show
Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Car Show
Food Sausage Wraps & Corn on the Cob
Merchandise Slaton Car Show
David Ehler Slaton Car Show
Steve Adams Slaton Car Show
Slaton Car Show TODAY
Cruise Tonight – Car Show Tomorrow
—Click on Image to Enlarge— Car Show Time! Friday 7:00 Pm – Cars will Cruise Around the Square & Texas Ave. Saturday Morning – 200+ Vehicles will be on display around the Square. Saturday Mid-Afternoon – The Burn Out by…
Rainbow – Golden Arches
Yesterday a bright Rainbow added beauty to Slaton!
Exit Into Southland – Matt Hamel Ag Products
Have you visited Southland? Have you taken the exit and driven around? Matt Hamel Ag Products is a hidden gem right smack-dab in Southland. Matt Hamel is a proud supporter of the Southland community.
1-3 Inches Area Rainfall
Depending on your location… Area rainfall around the community ranged from 1-3 inches. We thank God for the moisture!
Southland HS Principal School Ready
Southland Principal and Coach, Craig Hamilton, preparing for the upcoming school year. Southland ISD Teacher’s first day Aug 12 Student’s first day Aug 26
Weekly Techie Tip #011 Hire An Expert
by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Computer Running Slow – Sluggish… Bring your computer into one of our experts. Many folks just don’t comprehend what it takes to keep a computer running smoothly. The experts even have their challenges too. Sometimes…
The Slatonite – Read It Today
The Slatonite is available at most grocery/convenience store locations.
Landmark Is Moving – F.D. Sexton Yellow House
Years ago, as you drove down the dirt road… the landmark for the road was the F.D. Sexton house. The road later became paved and is now known as 20th street. The house clearly visible with it’s yellow color stood…
New Location – Oscar Solis Football Camp
Oscar Solis Football Camp has moved to the Slaton High School football practice field (behind the high school). Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade (Fall 2013) Date: July 18-19, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.oscarsolis.com
VIDEO: Slaton Bakery Cookie Plant
Chad Wilson takes Mark Allen Meurer on a tour of the New Slaton Bakery Cookie Plant
Lunch Menu Today – Harvey House 11:30-1:00
Today is a great day to eat lunch at the Harvey House from 11:30 til 1 Today’s menu: Green Chili Enchiladas, Red Beans & Corn Bread, Vegetable Salad, Mandarin Orange Cake, Tea, Coffee and Water Tell Squeaky, Sandy and Sue,…
Do Not Be Anxious (Matt 6:19-24)
by Curtis Baker (email) Having addressed the potential competition that money and physical things can pose to our relationship with God, Jesus now teaches us something that is absolutely fundamental if our lives are not going to be driven by…
Fire Station – Rainfall 8:00 AM July 17
Kart Races Slaton Speedway July 20
by Karen McGwier (email) This Saturday, the 20th, is the Mid Summer Shootout at the track. There should be a lot of out of town karts attending. Thank you and hope to see you there. Races will start around 7:30ish.…
Slaton VFD Xcel in Training
by Freddy Rainwater, Fire Chief (iPhone) The Slaton VFD had a great high voltage power line safety class Monday night. Xcel Energy conducted a great safety class about power lines. A Big Thank You to Xcel Energy for helping make…
TEAMS WANTED! – Cook For The Cure
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Pete Christy KCBD Sports at First Baptist this Sunday
Special speaker this coming Sunday evening at First Baptist Church @ 6:00 p.m.: KCBD’s Sportscaster Pete Christy. Pastor Cleve Kerby extends an invitation to their Sunday Evening service to the community to listen & learn from Pete Christy.
Jason Meurer & Taylor Brewer Wedding
Jason Meurer of Slaton, son of Mark & Gail Meurer, married Taylor Brewer of Lubbock, daughter of Monty & Ronda Brewer on July 13, 2013 at Christ The King Cathedral in Lubbock, Texas. Jason is a fireman for the Lubbock…
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. I hope everyone had a fun filled Fourth of July. We have to wait a while for another holiday. You have time to rest…
Slaton Masonic Lodge Dinner & Meeting
by Jim Estes (email) On Friday evening (July 12), Slaton Masonic Lodge hosted a dinner and special meeting during which new officers were installed for 2013. New Officers Include: Master: W. W. (Skipper) Woods, Sr. Warden: Joe Fondy, Jr.…
Southland Eagle 2013 Varsity Football Schedule
Printable copy (PDF) – Click Here Southland Eagles 2013 Varsity Football Schedule – MySlaton
Steve Wheeler Slaton ISD Chief of Police
Steve Wheeler, former City of Slaton Chief of Police, has accepted a new position as the Slaton ISD Chief of Police. (Trevor Barnes was approved by the City Council as the Chief of Police for Slaton.)
Slaton Lake Project Approval
The City has approved to move forward on the Slaton Lake Project with the support of the Lions Club. The project will be designed to develope the lake area as a park with trees, walking path, grass, park benches among…
Slaton Tiger 2013 Varsity Football Schedule
Printable copy (PDF) – Click Here
Slatonite – Read It Today
The Slatonite is available at most grocery/convenience store locations.
Slaton Speedway on FM 400
Check out the action at Slaton Speedway on FM 400. Visit their website www.slatonspeedway.com
Weekly Techie Tip #010
by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Here are 6 keyboard shortcuts that could help you save time and frustration. They are pretty self explanatory. Just hold down the CRTL, control key, and the corresponding key for the action you would like…
Car Cruise July 19 & Car Show July 20
Cruise July 19 6:30PM Friday night Cruise, cookout, and preregistration for CCCC Car Show in Slaton, TX Show July 20 “18th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise ” @ Slaton, TX on the Square Details: Slaton Chamber…
Where Your Treasure Is, Pt 2 (Matt 6:19-24)
By: Curtis Baker Last week we began to look at Jesus’ teaching on money in the Sermon on the Mount. To say it is about money is actually to limit Jesus’ instruction. In general, his teaching is about things that…
Superintendent of the Year – Toby Miller, Southland
Nominees Announced for 2013 Superintendent of the Year Award Toby Miller, Southland ISD, Awarded Superintendent of the year! (Austin)—Regional winners of the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award have been announced. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards…
#stand4life
from Laura Burch (facebook page) Pictured: Laura Burch, Jessica Kelly, Melanie Behnke, (Unknown)
Jr High Basketball Ready
by Chris Smith (iPhone) Slaton Jr High has a new gym floor. The school is ready for the upcoming year of basketball and other sport activities held in the gym
New Chief & New Lieutenant
Trevor Barnes is the new Police Chief taking Steve Wheeler’s place. Barnes, in a quick manner, brought back to the force Detective Rick McDowell. Barnes hired McDowell as his new lieutenant.
Special Flower
This special flower was spotted at the Intersection of Lynn & Panhandle. Could it be the Yellow Rose of Texas?
Class 1983 Reunion July 4th Slaton Park
by Facebook
July 4th Music
Where Your Treasure Is (Matt 6:19-24)
By Curtis Baker As we continue on in our study of Matthew chapter six in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we now come to one of the more uncomfortable subjects of the sermon. Remember, beginning in chapter six, Jesus has…
July 4th Food
Senior Citizens Center News
By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. We had a nice turnout for B and A Day. Those celebrating birthdays were Jimmie Pettigrew (91 years young), Gretta Cooper, Alyce Mosser, Billy Biggs, Betty…
July 4th People
Southland Youth Complete CERT Training at Summer Camp
by Supt Toby Miller, Southland (email submission) Nine Southland teens and one advisor were accepted to attend Extreme Youth Leadership (EYL) Training Camp to receive Teen CERT training June 24-28, 2013. Sponsored by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), the…
Masonic Lodge Installation of Officers July 12th Public Welcomed
by Jim Estes (email submission) Slaton Masonic Lodge will host an Open Installation Of Officers at 7pm, on Friday, July 12th. New officers for the Lodge include Master – Skipper Woods, Senior Warden – Joe Fondy, and Junior Warden –…
Ironman Football Signups July 8
by Cory Lusk (email submission) Slaton Ironman Football is the Tackle Football Program in Slaton TX. We will Have Signups Monday July 8th @ Centennial Bank Room 103 Texas Ave Slaton TX 6pm-8pm. Divisions 3rd &4th Grade , 5th &6th…
Park Pic July 4 – Watch for More Pics and Vids Saturday
July 4th Schedule at the Park
Slaton Care Center Scoop July 2013
by Slaton Care Center (Content taken from the Slaton Care Center Newsletter…) July is a hot month with fireworks on the 4th and on the 23rd we will be having a hot “Gorgeous Grandma “Pageant”. We welcome all family members…
SVFD Busy 6-15-2013
by Fire Chief Rainwater (iPhone) This is just some of the damage that the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department responded to on 6-5-13. We are currently working to improve our outdoor warning Sierns. (Wind Speeds were recorded upto 114 mph at…
Grant Money to School & Church
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Lubbock awarded $95,000 across the South Plains to the Diocese, Parishes Schools and Catholic Organizations. Slaton’s, St Joseph School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church were both awarded $500 each. St Joseph School…
All Stars Win & Advance
by Mark Heinrich (iphone) Slaton 9 &10 year old All Stars beat Odonnell 13 to 8 in championship game Saturday night to win the district championship and advance to Midland next week for the Area round. Slaton was undeafeated…
New Building? Not… – A Club House Update
The County Club House at the Park in Slaton looks like a new building from the backside. County Commissioner Mark Heinrich has said that he believes most of the building update will be completed for the July 4th Celebration.
Cool Pool – 100 Degrees Last Week
Temps reached 100+ several days last week! It was hot. This week for the 4th of July temps will be in the 80’s. Last week was a good time to take a dip in the Pool!
Knights of Columbus
The Slaton Council of the Knights of Columbus are very active. Pictured here (left to right) Dennis Bednarz, Larry Buxkemper, Bob Kitten, County Commissioner Mark Heinrich, Brian Spruill. The Knights are cooking chicken on their new grill for the Schwertner…
Slaton Santa Fe Railroad Train Yard
As you look East down the track from Golf Course Road you see a busy yard full of trains and activity. Slaton Santa Fe Railroad Train Yard.
Slaton Lake Project – Lions Club
by Mike Lamberson (iphone photo by Mark Meurer) As the new president of the Slaton Lions Club , we as an organization need to move in a pro-active approach to our community. It is important for the Slaton Lions Club…