Author: Mark Allen Meurer

Fundraiser for Isaac Dabila at SHS – TONIGHT!

There will be a basketball game fundraiser held for Isaac Dabila on November 7th at 7PM. The game will be the Slaton Police Department playing against the Slaton Fire Department. The entry fee is $5 for adults and $3 for…

Edward Franklin Kilcrease

Edward Franklin Kilcrease SLATON-Frank Kilcrease, 90, of New Braunfels, formerly of Lubbock passed away Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Englunds Funeral Service Church. Services will…

Weather Update!

Good morning! Here is a weather update going all the way through the weekend. More Weather Details: NOAA.gov

Don’t forget to go out and vote!

Early voting ends tomorrow and then begins again on November 8th! You can vote at the Slaton ISD Admininstration Office. You must have a form of ID with you at the time you vote.    

Seniors in the News!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Charlotte O’Connell Our sympathy to Raymond Garcia and family in the loss of his sister Maria Rodriguez Pinkert.  We had our Halloween party Monday.   Costume prize winners were Scariest – Ada Mae Culpepper, Funniest – Janis King,…

Veteran’s Day Event!

The American Legion will host a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 2PM. It will be held at the Garza Street Clubhouse. Craig Mann will officiate.

Fundraiser for Isaac Dabila at SHS

There will be a basketball game fundraiser held for Isaac Dabila on November 7th at 7PM. The game will be the Slaton Police Department playing against the Slaton Fire Department. The entry fee is $5 for adults and $3 for…

Angelina Dixon

Angelina Dixon SLATON-Angelina Dixon, 69 of Slaton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Covenant Heart Hospital. She was born Jan. 5, 1947, to the late Modesto and Ambrosia Navarrette. Angelina was a homemaker and loved by many. She…

Dogs for adoption! Help give them a good home!

Below are the dogs that are looking for a good, loving home. There is a $50 adoption fee with a spay/neuter contract using your own vet! If any questions, please call Slaton PD or reach Marcie on the Slaton Animal…

Fundraiser for Isaac Dabila

There will be a basketball game fundraiser held for Isaac Dabila on November 7th at 7PM. The game will be the Slaton Police Department playing against the Slaton Fire Department. The entry fee is $5 for adults and $3 for…

Slaton Care Center’s Trunk or Treat!

Please join us for our Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 27th starting at 6:00 P.M. Slaton Care Center is located at 630 South 19th Street!!! Free Hot Dogs and a Bounce House for the kids!!! The street in the…

Spotlighting Seniors!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Charlotte O’Connell We are having a Halloween party Monday the 31st come in costume!  There will be prizes. Our monthly 42 had 4 players Eunice Montgomery, Sandy Goodner, Imogene Davis, and Janis King. Come November 15 for…

Delfino G. Alonzo Sr.

Delfino G. Alonzo, Sr. SLATON-Rosary services for Delfino G. Alonzo, Sr., 95, of Slaton will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October, 26, 2016, in Englunds Chapel. Celebration of life service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Slaton’s St.…

Slaton Care Center’s Trunk or Treat!

Please join us for our Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 27th starting at 6:00 P.M. Slaton Care Center is located at 630 South 19th Street!!!   Free Hot Dogs and a Bounce House for the kids!!!   The street…

Mobile Mammography

Schedule an appointment for our next quarterly visit and let us bring our service to you!!! Covenant Health’s Mobile Mammography exam unit is a 2014 fully customized 40 ft. RV that provides state of the art, 100% digital image screening…

Trick or Treat for Canned Goods!

Slaton United Methodist Church will is holding an event that is an organized door-to-door collection of non-perishable food items for the needy of Slaton. This event takes place Wednesday, October 26th starting at 5:30 PM. Meet at Slaton UMC on…

Early Voting Starts Today!

Don’t forget to go out and vote! Early voting for this election season started today and goes through November 4th. The last day to apply for ballot by mail is October 28th. A Photo ID is now required to vote…

Early voting will be available soon!

Early voting for this election season starts on Monday, October 24th through November 4th. The last day to apply for ballot by mail is October 28th. A Photo ID is now required to vote in the state of Texas. Don’t…

Veteran’s Day Event Coming Up!

The American Legion will host a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, November 11th starting at 2PM. It will be held at the Garza Street Clubhouse. Craig Mann will officiate.

Senior Citizen News!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Charlotte O’Connell We lost two old friends to the center Wayne Liles and Dixie Bownds.  They will be missed by all. Our sympathy goes out to their families. Report on Bingo next week since we were closed…

Maria Rodriguez Pinkert

Maria Rodriguez Pinkert SLATON-Maria Rodriguez Pinkert, 80, of Slaton, passed away on Oct. 12, 2016. Services will be Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Downer and Sid Crawford officiating. Interment will…

St. Joseph’s Sausage Festival!

Remember to stop by St. Joseph’s for our Annual Sausage Festival and Oktoberfest! Here is the upcoming schedule for this weekend: Friday, October 14th 9 a.m. bread making at the St. Joseph Hall 5 p.m. Oktoberfest ~ St. Joseph Hall…

Trunk or Treat on the Town Square!

Below is from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce to the community. Dear Community Member, The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual community-wide “Trunk-or-Treat” for Halloween night, October 31st, on the Town Square. Children from local and area schools…

Dixie B. Bownds

Dixie B. Bownds (Slaton) Dixie B, Bownds, 89 of Slaton passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2016, in First Baptist Church with Dr. Cleve Kerby officiating. Interment…

Slaton Area Endowment- Grants Available!

Slaton Grants Available The Slaton Area Endowment manages charitable funds for the benefit of the people of Slaton. Started in 2013, charitable organizations that are located in, or are primarily serving residents of Slaton can turn to us for help with projects that address…

Slaton High School College Night- October 18th, 2016

Slaton High School is excited to announce Grand Central Station, our annual College and Career Readiness night Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the high school.  Slaton High School established this College and Career Night in October, 2013.…

Senior Citizen News!

By Charlotte O’Connell Celebrating their birthdays September 28th were Sandy Goodner, Ralph Bravoco, and Karen Drowns.  Fred and Deanne Watson celebrated their anniversary. After lunch there were three tables of Bridge.  Those playing were Bob Adams, Jo Ann Williams, Jimaileen…

Slaton Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat!

Below is from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce to the community. Dear Community Member, The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual community-wide “Trunk-or-Treat” for Halloween night, October 31st, on the Town Square. Children from local and area schools…

Estate Sale

Clint Davis Estate Sale to benefit Dalton and Kalli Davis.  398 FM 212, Slaton, TX – 2 miles South on FM 212 between Slaton and Southland. Thursday and Friday (October 6th & 7th) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm  and…

Daniel Wayne Liles

Daniel Wayne Liles SLATON-Wayne Liles, 96, of Slaton, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Cleve Kerby officiating. Graveside services will follow in Englewood Cemetery, under…

Dominga Rojas Briseno

Dominga Rojas Briseno SLATON-Rosary for Dominga R. Briseno, 93, of Slaton, will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in Englunds Chapel. Celebration of Mass Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in Slaton’s Our…

Slaton Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat!

Below is from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce to the community. Dear Community Member, The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual community-wide “Trunk-or-Treat” for Halloween night, October 31st, on the Town Square. Children from local and area schools…