Author: Mark Allen Meurer

Southland Wins Leadership Development

Yesterday was the Mesa District Leadership Development Event. We had a great bunch of students that participated. Holden, Hayden, Michael, Brandon, Tucker, and Dallyn competed on the Radio Team. This is a great contest to aid in the development of…

Slaton Senior Citizens Center News!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Nobody who gave his best regretted it. Don’t Forget! Our MOW breakfast on Saturday Nov. 16 from 8 – 9:30. We will be serving scrambled eggs, ham, sausage gravy, biscuits, juice,…

Slaton Pharmacy Grand Opening

Community leaders gathered at the Slaton Pharmacy to celebrate their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Slaton Chamber of Commerce.

Singing Defiance to the World (Eph 5:3-20)

By: Curtis Baker One of the great imperatives of Christian life is the act of singing together.  Have you wondered why this is such an important part of our life together?  Why don’t we just come together and read?  Or…

Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Sacrifice.

by Roger Robicheau In time of need their will is sure American, their freedom pure Protect our life and liberty Unselfishly, they keep us free Each soldier knows what is at stake The risk is grave, there’s no mistake With…

HS Football Playoff Match-Ups

Bushland (W1, 8-2) vs. Slaton (F2, 5-5), 8 p.m. Thursday, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Canyon Amherst (W3, 4-6) vs. Southland (R4, 6-4), 8 p.m. Friday, Meadow HS UIL Playoff Brackets – Click Here —————————- Amarillo (W3, 5-5) vs. Monterey (R4, 3-7),…

Slaton Moves Into Playoffs!

The Slaton Tigers battled it out against Kermit with a big win 35-14.  The Tigers will play Bushland at WT A&M Thursday, Nov 14,  Night 8PM.

Southland Eagles Beat Wilson – Advance Playoffs

The Southland Eagles “45 at halftime” the Wilson Mustangs in the Final Game of District play  70-12. Southland advances in the playoffs against Amherst at Meadow Stadium 8:00 PM Friday November 15. Highlights from the ballgame…

Slaton 35 Kermit 14. Final and Slaton is in the playoffs

Southland 70 Wilson 12. Final (45 rule) Half Time

Harvey Girls Opportunity Bound – Nov 28 Online

by Dolores Mosser The Harvey Girls; Opportunity Bound” will air on PBS station, KTWU,  in Topeka, KS, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28. http://www.ktwu.org/program-schedule/ktwu-hd-11-1/11282013/ I believe this can be viewed through the Internet. It will also be on KCPT in…

Southland Safety Prepared

Southland Students attend Youth Preparedness Camp summer. Includes a link to the highlight video as well as a picture. Attendees from Southland: Melinda Hernandez, Mallory Arguello, Wyatt Benham, Kristin Hill, Daniela Galindo, Hayden Benham, Maura Arinivar, Dallyn Fogerson, Walker Booth, and Supt. Toby Miller Texas School Safety Center…

Slaton High Junior Class – Poinsettias For Sale

The Junior class at Slaton High is selling poinsettias and candles for their prom fundraiser.  The poinsettias come in a six inch pot and are about 12″-15″ high. They come in red, cream, pink, and marble.  Single plants are $12…

Ironman Football Champions

by Cory Lusk Slaton Ironman Football Teams competed Sunday November 3rd in the South Plains Ironman Youth Football League Toy Bowl in Seagraves TX. The 3rd&4th team Lost 21-0 to Lamesa. They finished 6-3 on the year with all 3…

When Archangels Fall

by Curtis Baker In C. S. Lewis’ brilliant allegory on heaven and hell, called “The Great Divorce,” Lewis portrays a young man in conversation with his spiritual mentor.  The conversation takes place in heaven, as together they watch how the…

Ironman Winners!

by Ann Marie Wright   (iPhone) Ironman Football 3rd & 4th grades lost to Lamesa.  5th & 6th grade beat Lamesa 31-0

Slaton Clean – Up Now!

Everyone in Slaton… It’s Clean-Up time this morning!   Please help us clean-up Slaton!   Let’s all work together as a community-team!  Dumpsters are parked around the community for your use and the city sanitation drop off area will be open. Also,…

Slaton Senior Citizen Center News!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Success is getting what you want and happiness is wanting what you get. Menu: November 4th – November 8th Monday 4th – Crispy Chicken on Bun, Tomato & Lettuce, Potato Wedges,…

Faith in a Specific Promise

by Curtis Baker When it comes to understanding just how it is that we are “saved by faith,” there is often a lot of confusion as to how that works.  Because our understanding of faith as “belief” has been somewhat…

Ironman Football Wins Big – Playoff Action

by Cory Lusk  (email) Slaton Ironman Youth Football would like to announce that the 3rd/4th &5th& 6th will be Playing in the South Plains Ironman Toy Bowl . Sunday November 3rd in Seagraves TX @ Seagraves HS. Both Teams will…

TUESDAY 6 PM – KLBK in Slaton EVERYONE INVITED

by Nicole Sever Campbell  (email) Smith South Plains is hosting KLBK’s City Tour of Slaton tomorrow. Nikki-Dee Ray and Matt Roberts will do their broadcasts live from the dealership at 6:00pm. You Are Invited! Food: Smith South Plains will be…

Southland ISD Student Meal Menu

Breakfast Menu for Oct 28- Nov. 1 Monday  Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tuesday  Sausage & Egg Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wednesday  Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thursday  Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Friday  Biscuits, Sausage, Gravy,…

November 2nd  – T Shirts will be free to the First Volunteers as part of the clean up Slaton project!

Southland beats Lorenzo 67-21

Soutland 67. Lorenzo 21. Final under the 45 rule. The game ended in the third quarter. Slideshow of the Football Game Pregame Interview with Coach Craig Hamilton and Mark Allen KSSL

Senior Citizens Center News

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time! Our monthly 42 game had 2 plus tables.  Those who played were Bob Adams, Earl Eblen, Sandy Goodner, Janis King, Jimmie Pettigrew, Margaret…

But God! (Ephesians 2:1-5)

By: Curtis Baker Recently I read a story written by one of the south’s most famous short story writers.  Her name is Flannery O’Conner, and in 1940’s and 50’s she wrote a number of short stories about the south.  She…

I Beat Pete – Airs Tomorrow – Go Tigerettes!

by Coach Dustin Klafka Tigerette basketball challenged Pete Christy from channel 11 to a shooting competition and more importantly Won! It will air on channel 11 tomorrow night (Wednesday 23rd). Here’s Pete’s notes on Facebook-MySlaton Pete Christy said, “I had…

Slaton Cross Country Track Advances

by Mark Heinrich Slaton Tigerettes won district and will advance to  regionals at Mae Simmons on November 2nd. Individually: Keilie Heinrich 2nd. Micaela Flores 4th. Clair Zapata 7th. Jessica Gonzales 10th. Avery Bentancourt 16th. Zoili Cardenas and Victoria Arguello rounds…

FEST BIG SUCCESS – 8000 Lbs Sold Out!

The St Joseph Sausage was a Big Success with 7300 lbs sausage pre-sale sold by noon Saturday.  Sunday 1550 served 700 lbs!   THANK YOU EVERYONE!   The Funfest proved a winner also.  The weather was awesome!