Month: February 2014

Character is What Counts (Rom 2:17-29)

By: Curtis Baker One of the mistakes that religious people often make is the assumption that “knowing” what is right is the same as “doing” what is right.  It is not uncommon for people to take a certain amount of…

BlingItFirst.com with Facebook Specials

BlingItFirst.com has been HOT! Slaton’s Online Boutique Fashions at Discounted Prices! Facebook Specials! Go to www.facebook.com/blingitfirst and LIKE their page – Click Here Current Facebook Special 2- Days Only! Facebook – www.facebook.com/blingitfirst Website – www.BlingItFirst.com

Chamber Banquet Awards

The 11:30 AM Chamber Banquet was successful. Close to 150 people attended! We are proud of our Award Recipients! Chamber Member of the Year – Gary Boyles Women’s Member of the Year – Darlene Jones Boss of the Year –…

Weather Today

More Weather Details – Click Here NOAA.com From Lubbock County Emergency Managment – LUBBOCKCEM: ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD 11 AM TO 6

What Day Is It? GAME DAY – TIGERETTES

by Barbara Fowler IT’S GAME DAY!!! All Roads Lead to Austin. Come out and support the Tigerettes as they battle Jim Ned Indians in Midland at 6 pm at the Chaparral Center. Locks your doors, brings the kids, and holler…

Eating out in Slaton – Tejas Steakhouse

by Mark Meurer Gail and I ate out at Tejas 2150 Steakhouse Saturday Night.  We enjoyed their chicken fried steak.  I had the large for 10.99  Gail had the small 8.99.  Plus we had their Fried Pickles!   Have you had…

Power Lifting

by Coach Chad Terry Angel Garcia 2nd, Stormy Mendez 4th, Jayme Murdock 4th Andrews powerlifting meet– We will have a list of regional qualifiers for the girls on Tuesday

Lubbock Outer Route Study meeting rescheduled for Feb. 25

For Immediate Release February 14, 2014 Lubbock Outer Route Study meeting rescheduled for Feb. 25 Project Website – Click Here LUBBOCK— The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has rescheduled a meeting to discuss and receive input from the public on…

MOW Breakfast was GOOOOOD!

Jeanette Bradford and Karen Branscum serve a wonderful meal!  Dozens of folks showed up to help support the Meals On Wheels program!  Thank you Slaton!

Tigerettes win over Spearman 43-35

An intense and very fast-paced ballgame ended in a hot victory for the Tigerettes. Tigerettes win over Spearman 43-35 Tigerettes advance to Regional Quarterfinals against Olton next Tuesday, Feb 18,  7 PM at South Plains College. UIL Playoff Bracket –…

Teachers Awarded Mini-Grants from Slaton Area Endowment

Four Slaton teachers were awarded Mini-Grants from Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment at the Celebration Reception held at the Harvey House Thursday evening.  To qualify local teachers from Slaton ISD and St Joseph’s School were required to submit grant applications…

KSSL Guest – Louisa Gonzales, Slaton ISD

On The KSSL Morning Show – Louisa Gonzales from Slaton ISD shared with listeners about Cappuccino In The Classroom at Slaton High School this morning! Pictured with Louisa Gonzales – “Mark Allen” Meurer and Jacqui Neal

Senior Citizens Center News & Menu

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL! Don’t forget our MOW breakfast!  This takes place on Sat. Feb. 15 from 8-9:30 a.m. We will be serving scrambled eggs, ham, sausage gravy, biscuits, juice, coffee and jellies.  Come…

What Are You Seeking? (Rom 2:1-16)

By: Curtis Baker (curtisbaker@hotmail.com) Write to: P.O. Box 157, Slaton, TX 79364 One of the most important questions anyone can ask about their own life is, “What am I seeking?” I suppose it is true that many of us never…

Tigers vs Idalou 34-37 – Tigers 3rd in District

Final Slaton 34 vs Idalou 37   Slaton takes 3rd place in District and Idalou 2nd. Slaton will advance to the Bi-District Playoffs. End of 3rd  Slaton 30 vs Idalou 30 7:35pm Halftime Score  Slaton 17 vs Idalou 18  7:15pm Slat…

Slaton: Tigerettes & Tigers This Week Schedule

Monday, Feb 10 12 Noon @ Slaton High School Gym 1. Girls District Championship Trophy Presentation 2. Kellie Heinrich –College Signing:  Wayland- Signing for Cross Country 3. I Beat Pete – Filming Monday, Feb 10 6:00 PM @ Lubbock Christian…

Gabriela Olivares – Gold Key Award

A Gold Key – Local High School Student Honored At Regional Art Competition Slaton High School’s Gabriela Olivares, sophomore, was recognized this past weekend at the Scholastic Art and Writing Regional Competition for receiving a Gold Key Medal for her…

At the Senior Citizens Center

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James There are two big events coming up next week. First is our “Challenge the Board of Directors” balloon volleyball game. This will take place on Thursday Feb. 13 at 1:00. Second is our MOW breakfast…