Southland’s Homecoming puts Whitharral in a situation that many thought was going to be in reverse. Southland beat Whitharral 47-22. Polls expect Whitharral to win by 39 points according to SixManFootball.com. (See- Whitharral favored over Southland by 39) Southland has…
Month: September 2013
High School Football Scores
All the high school football scores can be found at www.LoneStarVarsity.com Here is a sample…
VIDEO: TV Commercial – Sausage Festival
Also visit – www.SlatonSausage.com
WARNING! Don’t Fall for Medicare Card Phone Scam
WARNING!!!Some Slaton Residents have been hit with the Medicare Card Scam! Click Here For The BBB WARNING!
Coach Interview – Coach Chad Terry Slaton vs Dimmitt
Mark Allen, Sports Director with KSSL interviews Slaton Tigers Head Coach Chad Terry about their game this week against Dimmitt.
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Stop and smell the roses. The monthly 42 game on Tuesday the 17th had 3 tables of players. Those who played were Janis King, Steve Colleps, Dwayne Walters, Earl Eblens, Ella…
Sept 25 See You At The Pole
Students, Parents & Teachers of St Joseph School, Southland and Slaton Public School Campuses voluntarily gathered for a time of prayer around the Flag Pole at their school.
Coach Interview – Southland vs Whitharral this Friday
Mark Allen, Sports Director with KSSL interviews Southland Eagles Head Coach Craig Hamilton about their game this week against Whitharral.
Flag Football Tiger Style
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Pic 1 – Tiger Nation players are the ref’s for all the flag football games. A great way to give back! Pic 2 – J.P. Solis is introducing all the Tiger Nation Teams and coaches.…
Tiger Freshman Prep for Dimmitt
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone)
The Nature of Temptation
By: Curtis Baker One of the most riveting scenes in scripture comes in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. After God had created the world with the power of his Word he looked out over that world…
My Latest Cool App!
by Mark Allen Meurer I recently discovered a very useful app/software that allows me to text from my laptop and syncs with my cell phone. It is GREAT! My Samsung Galaxy 4 GS has been an awesome purchase. The app…
Southland (3-1) Wins Cotton Center
The Southland Eagles 45ed Cotton Center right at halftime for a 47-0 victory.
Slaton First Responders
Slaton first responders were called to the Slaton Care Center for a Fire Alarm Pull and EMS Call.
On Sept 25 – See You At The Pole – You Can Join Us!
You can join us – On Sept 25 7:45 AM Slaton & Southland – Students, Teachers, Parent & Friends will freely gather around the flag pole for a time of prayer. SYATP Website – Click Here
Coaches Interview – Southland Coach Craig Hamilton
Mark Allen, Sports Director with KSSL interviews Southland Eagles Head Coach Craig Hamilton about their game this week against Cotton Center.
City of Slaton Hosted TML
The City of Slaton hosted the Texas Municipal League Region 3 Quarterly Meeting at the Legacy in Lubbock. Pictured here is Mayor Dubbin Englund and his wife, Donna. Over 50 towns belong to the region. Slaton City Employees were present…
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii? B & A Day on September 25 is also our annual meeting. There will be a report on the state of the Senior Citizens…
Slaton Tigers Are OPEN Tonight!
No football tonight for the Slaton Tigers!
Upcoming Events…
Sep 19 Thu 12:00 PM SEDCO Mtg Sep 19 Thu 7:00 PM Mens Walk to Emmaus @ Mercy Center Sep 20 Fri 7:30 PM FB Slaton OPEN Sep 20 Fri 7:30 PM FB Southland @ Cotton Center Sep 21 Sat…
1956 Giants of Slaton Little League Team
from Dubbin Englund’s Facebook Page
Elementary Football Clinic Big Success!
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Tigers giving back to the 12th man… Varsity players put on a football clinic for all members of the 12th man elementary kids from kindergarten to 5th grade attended.
Sausage Festival Details – Oct 19 & 21
44 Years of the Best Wurst in Texas! Saturday, October 19th SALE – SAUSAGE BY THE POUND, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Regular Sausage $4.75/lb., Jalapeno Sausage: $5.50/lb., Habanero Sausage: $6.25/lb. Cash, checks, and cards accepted! Cash and check preferred.…
Mark Heinrich – Chairs Red Mass
Texas Supreme Court Justice, Phil Johnson, will be the keynote speaker at the Diocese of Lubbock Red Mass. Slaton local, Mark Heinrich, is the chair person for the committee. More Details – Click Here
Cindy Hughlett @1st Bapt Sunday – MCM/ICM Recording Artist
Everyone is invited to see and hear the beautiful talent of MCM/ICM recording artist, Cindy Hughlett, this coming Sunday! by Pastor Cleve Kirby “Just a note to remind you that Cindy Hughlett will be our guest Sunday morning to do…
National Preparedness Month – Sept
Great Article – Click Here …This month reminds us that the focus is that while we may not be able to predict an emergency, we can be prepared for that emergency. It helps to keep us from feeling so helpless…
Southland JV Game Change Location
by Craig Hamilton – Southland Parents we have had a change in location for the Junior Varsity game on Sept 19th. This game was originally scheduled to be played at Anton. Due to some issues at Anton we will be…
Sept 14-15 Buffalo Springs Lake Hot Air Balloon Round Up
by Spike Wideman (iPhone) Buffalo Springs Lake Hot Air Balloon Round Up Sat and Sun Sept. 14-15 Balloons start to launch at Sunrise (weather permitting) Approx. 7:30am-8:00am Adult entry (12yrs and up) $6.00 for both days Will receive wrist band to come both…
County Request – Do You Have A Storm Shelter?
Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the availability of the “Lubbock County Storm Shelter Registration Webpage”. This webpage will be for any Lubbock County Citizen, living outside the City of Lubbock. The site can be accessed…
Final Score Post 34 Slaton 27
updated Sept 14, 2013 Slaton came up short last night in the game against state-ranked Post. The fight was powerful the entire time on the scoreboard. The Tigers defense had a constant battle at hand for a solid four quarters.…
1938 Slaton vs Post – Game Program
by Dixie Bownds & Lance Bownds – 1938 Game Program 75 Years ago the Slaton Tigers were hosting the Post Antelopes on the gridiron in Slaton. Here are your 1938 Slaton Tigers… George Gentry, Billy Benny Clack, Charles Austin, Briggs…
Volunteers – Thank You!
Photo by Lance Bownds Weeds and More Weeds! The wonderful rain that we have had has caused a problem that we are not used to handling. Better yet… we are out of practice. Pictured here are some folks that are…
Coaches Interviews – Slaton DC Coach Sam Robinson
Mark Allen, Sports Director with KSSL interviews Defensive Coordinator Sam Robinson as the Slaton Tigers prepare for the Post Antelopes
Southland Eagles – No Game This Friday
The Southland Eagles were originally scheduled to have their Homecoming Game against Lazbuddie Friday night. The game was cancelled due to injuries of Lazbuddie players. The Eagles play at Cotton Center next Friday, Sept 20 and will resume Homecoming activities…
St Joseph School Newsletter
Read what is going on at St Joseph School September Newsletter – Click Here for the complete Newsletter
Slaton Cross Country vs Plains Saturday
The Slaton Cross Country Team is headed to Yoakum County Park to run against Plains this Saturday! Pictured here – members of the team and the new coach, Will McKethan.
Signs of Patriot Day 9/11
KSSL Tailgating for Slaton & Post
Fans of Slaton & Post are invited to enjoy Sausage Wraps at the KSSL Tailgate Party before the Slaton vs Post game. Atmos Energy, Xcel Energy and Jackson Brothers Meat Market are joining forces with KSSL to make the ‘eats’…
Prep for Post – Escort at 4:30 Friday
The Slaton Tigers travel down the road this week to Post. Although this is not a district game, it is the local contest that gives area- bragging rights for an entire year. Around 4:30 PM the team and fans will…
Community Leaders Discuss Project
Community Leaders met for a lunch-work meeting to discuss and implement projects to help Slaton. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. An update was discussed on the Community Signs and ways to make our community more beautiful.
HELP! – An Appeal for the New Kids Cafe
by Curtis Baker This week I would like to take a break from our normal Bible study to make an exciting announcement for our community. You may recall that for several years we had a program in Slaton called the…
Slaton Varsity Tigers Defeat Van Horn
The 3 hour trip to Wink Texas for the Slaton Tigers (2-0) to play Van Horn was worth every minute. The Tigers win big 42-6. This week the Tigers will have their first district game against the Post Antelopes (2-0). …
Slaton JV Wins Trinity Christian Varsity
#1 Fernando Portillo and the Tigers JV Football Team vs Trinity Christian Varsity — Tigers win 27-12
Buy A Brick Support Memorial Garden
The First United Methodist Church held the dedication of their New Memorial Garden. The church community invites the public to visit and see the beautiful exhibit of bricks dedicated to the church community. You may also purchase a brick to…
Harvest Season Is Almost Here!
Signs of the Season – Pumpkins
Speedway Races – At The Track on FM 400
The Slaton Speedway will be racing Sept 18 and Sept 28 for the two final points nights. The trophy presentation awards ceremony will be Oct 12 prior to the nights races.
BINGO & GAME NIGHT Join Us! First Christian Church
You Are Invite to Join Us! First Christian Church 150 S 22nd Street Bingo and Game nights 6pm to 9pm Game Night Sept 14th Bingo Night Sept 21st Game Night Sept 28th
VIDEO: Southland beats Silverton 54-12
Senior Citizens News
By Janet James Food for thought – Positive thinking – negative thinking – what are you thinking? Our B and A Day had 13 people celebrating birthdays. Those celebrating were Alex Rivas, David Brake, Wayne Liles, Wilma White, Alpha Grice,…
Coaches Interviews – Slaton Head Coach Chad Terry
Mark Allen of KSSL Sports Interviews Coach Chad Terry of the Slaton Tigers about last weeks game and this weeks game against Van Horn.
High School Football
High School Football Slaton at Wink vs Van Horn (Saturday) Radio Broadcast 7:00 PM KSSL – Click Here Friday Night Southland at Silverton Post at Lamesa Idalou vs Seminole Wilson vs Westbrook Roosevelt vs Dimmit
As One With Authority (Matt 7:28-29)
By: Curtis Baker Having finished Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, I want to write one more article on the last two verses of Matthew chapter seven. If you have a Bible where the words of Jesus are…
WSSP 414 Cases of Food for Snacks
The Weekend Snack Sack Program appreciates all that participated in the food pickup August 23, 2013 from the South Plains Food Bank. The group loaded 414 cases of food, which will be sacked & distributed to Stephen F. Austin &…
WEBSITE – Slaton Chamber of Commerce
WEBSITE: www.slatonchamberofcommerce.org
Website – St Joseph School
WEBSITE: www.stjosephslaton.com
Website – Southland ISD
WEBSITE: www.southlandisd.net
Website – Slaton ISD
WEBSITE: www.slatonisd.net
Website – SEDCO Slaton Economic Development Corp
WEBSITE: www.slatonedc.org
Website – City of Slaton
WEBSITE: www.slaton.tx.us
Labor Day Flags & FFA
The Slaton Chapter of the FFA celebrates Labor Day by placing flags across the community as their fundraiser.
Southland Eagles Football Team 2013
Learn More About Labor Day
216 Attend “Farmer Rancher Railroader Merchant” Dinner
The St Joseph Hall was packed to acknowledge recognition to the Farmers, Ranchers and Railroaders. This year was this first year, in many, to include the railroaders. The railroaders make up a rich part of what Slaton is all about! …
The AJ Said – Slaton Slammed Dimmit 34-2
The Slaton Tigers came into the ballgame with players that had been sick for most of the week with a stomach bug. But… that did not stop the Tigers from dominating the ball game. Slaton beat Dimmitt 34-2. The AJ…