Author: Mark Allen Meurer

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…

Music Treat – 5th Friday

5th Friday brought a special music treat with Pastor Curtis Baker and Music/Youth Minister Nick Ferguson.  The two were really a gift!

TONIGHT – Visit Downtown Slaton ART & more!

Tonight  Slaton Square’s Fifth Friday Event from 6-9 pm. Here you will find a list of locations/artists that will be open. Including local businesses. Multiplicity Art Gallery Carol Koenig Barbra Beller Willa Finley Roger Holmes Judy Connell Robertson Cecily Smith Maples Marsha…

Outloop Could Push Traffic Towards Slaton

by Mark Meurer Living in Dallas, ten years ago while serving on a special committee,I heard about the plans for an outer-loop around a portion of Lubbock that would feed traffic into the Slaton community.  Now years later we are…

SLATON GATEWAY MONUMENT – Leaps Forward!

It won’t be long and a gateway marker at the entrance to the community will start being built.  Several folks from the community have been involved in the development.  Thanks to each of you.  During the process… The excitement has…

At the Senior Citizens Center

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Don’t sweat the small stuff – and it’s all small stuff. Just for Laughs – “I hope you didn’t take it personally, Reverend,” an embarrassed woman said after church service. “When…

To the Jew First, Then the Gentile (Rom 1:16-17)

By: Curtis Baker Here is a true statement: the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ is for everyone!  Here is an equally true statement: the gospel is essentially a Jewish story.  How can these two statements be true at the…

Mini-Grant Class For Slaton Teachers

Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment Attn: Slaton ISD & St Joseph School Teachers Mini-Grant Class – Learn the basics of grant writing, submission and being awarded a grant.

Feb 1 Chili Cook-Off

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Country Dance set for Saturday February 1 event benefits Slaton Saint Joseph School Cafeteria SLATON, TEXAS – “Faculty members, friends, and complete strangers will help host and enjoy” the 2nd Annual Great Slaton Chili Cook…

Tigerettes Bruised by Idalou

Idalou 47 – Slaton 34   Rough and tough basketball was played Friday night between the Tigerettes and Lady Cats.   The Tigerettes coming into the ballgame 6-0 in district faced off against the hosting Lady Cats in Idalou.  The Lady Cats…