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 Tiger Football – PLAYOFF ACTION!
Slatonite
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 vs Bushland Coach Interview Playoff Friday
Mark Allen with KSSL Sports interviews Coach Chad Terry of the Slaton Tigers about their upcoming game against Bushland. Slaton (F2, 5-5) vs Bushland (W1, 8-2), 8 p.m. Thursday, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Canyon
Southland vs Amherst Coach Interview Playoff Thursday
Mark Allen with KSSL Sports interviews Coach Craig Hamilton of the Southland Eagles about their upcoming bi-district football game against Amherst. Southland (R4, 6-4) vs Amherst (W3, 4-6), 8 p.m. Friday, Meadow HS
Thank You! Standing Room Only! Harvey House Lunch!
The Harvey House had standing room only during a portion of its Wednesday lunch!
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.
PBS at The Harvey House Lunch Today
More Details Coming Soon! Photo by Jerry Kitten
Harvey House Lunch
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…
Ribbon Cutting 9 AM Weds – Slaton Pharmacy – Join Us!
Slaton Pharmacy: Grand Opening Weds 9-3pm! We encourage all the Slaton Community to drop by and welcome the Slaton Pharmacy.
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),…
Tigers – Big Thursday Plans – Playoff Activites
by Julee Becker (iPhone) Congratulations to our Tigers who (for the first time in 7 years) reached their playoff goal last night by defeating Kermit 35-14. The Tigers will be playing Bushland at West Texas A&M in Canyon at 8pm.…
BlingItFirst.com Slaton Online Biz! at Civic Center Ruffles & Rust Expo
BlingItFirst.com is at the Civic Center today. They are an online store based out of Slaton.
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
Slaton 14. Kermit 7 half
Slaton 7 Kermit 0. End of 1
Southland 34 Wilson 12 End of 1
Football Tonight – Coach INTERVIEW Slaton vs Kermit
Football Tonight – Coach INTERVIEW Southland vs Wilson
Ms Zapatas Special Tonight
Read The Slatonite
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…
Harvey House Lunch Today!
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…
Harvey House Lunch
Southland Dates To Remember This Week
Southland School Menu This Week – Turkey Time!
Ironman Winners!
by Ann Marie Wright (iPhone) Ironman Football 3rd & 4th grades lost to Lamesa. 5th & 6th grade beat Lamesa 31-0
JV Football Southland vs Meadow
by Tracy Fogerson (iPhone) The Southland JV Football team beat Meadow Thursday evening 30 to 26!
VIDEO – You are going to laugh! The Preacher Did It!
The Harvey House had two successful nights of their mystery dinner fundraiser! You are going to laugh! Take a peek….
Clean’er Up! Volunteers!
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 Cross Country Goes to Regional Today
10 am at Mae Simmons. Go Slaton!
New Home 73 Southland 38
DC 49 slaton 21 final
DC 21 Slaton 6. Half
Coach PreGame Interview – Slaton Coach Chad Terry
The Slaton Tigers travel to Denver City for tonight’s ballgame. Next week is parent’s night as Slaton will host Kermit! Mark Allen with KSSL interviews Coach Chad Terry before tonight’s ballgame!
Coach PreGame Interview – Southland Coach Craig Hamilton
Southland will host New Home tonight in their next to the last District Ballgame. Mark Allen with KSSL interviews Coach Craig Hamilton before the game.
1500+ Trunk or Treat on the Square
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…
Shannon Henzler was on Jimmy Kimmel around the 1:43 time
Trunk or treat
Trunk or treat
Trunk or treat
Lance Bownds and His New Toy
1960 Chevy
Friday Night Football
Kids Cafe – Volunteers – Community Helping Each Other
by Curtis Baker Some years ago Richard Edwards had the dream of bringing the Kids Café to Slaton to help provide a safe place for kids to stay after school and to receive a hot meal. After much hard work…
Sixman Football Across Texas
Have you ever been to a Sixman football game? Fast-paced! High-scoring! Here is a map of games across Texas! www.sixmanfootball.com
KLBK City Tour in Slaton
Nov 2 – City Square – Clean Slaton – Volunteers Needed!
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…
HARVEY HOUSE
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 High School Basketball Schedule
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
Tiger Fought Hard Friday Night at Idalou
by Mark Heinrich (Text) Idalou 21 Slaton 0 FINAL Pregame Interview with Coach Chad Terry and Mark Allen KSSL
TOBY MILLER – Reception – Region 17 Superintendent of the Year
Monday, October 28, 2013 Heavy Hors d’oeuvres will be served 5:00 – 7:00 PM Mercy Retreat Center 1225 W.Division Host: Southland ISD Board of Education
Cotton – Cotton – Cotton
The cotton harvesting season is moving very fast! Farmers are pulling cotton as fast as it opens! Big Equipment & Big Crops!
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…
Clean-Up Slaton Big Dumpster Locations – “Slaton Clean Team – Powered by Pride”
West of Slaton – Jimmy Kahlich Harvesting Cotton
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…
Mark Heinrich – COMMISSIONER PRESS RELEASE
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…
Clean ‘er Up! Get ‘er Done! Let’s Join Together!
It is here! Clean-Up Don’t Mess With Slaton! You should receive in your mail a letter from the City of Slaton about Cleaning Up Slaton. It all starts with roll off dumpsters being placed around town Oct 26 til Nov…
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!