Category: Events

Knights of Columbus

The Slaton Council of the Knights of Columbus are very active.  Pictured here (left to right) Dennis Bednarz, Larry Buxkemper, Bob Kitten, County Commissioner Mark Heinrich, Brian Spruill.   The Knights are cooking chicken on their new grill for the Schwertner…

Slaton Air Show Video 2013 ~9,000 Attended

Approximately 9,000 people attended the Slaton Air show this year!   Thank you to everyone that helped make the show a success.   Here is a Teaser Video that was on youtube promoting the Slaton Air Show 2013. Slaton Air Show Video…

Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble

The  Knights will hold their annual golf two person scramble on July 13-14 at the Lorenzo Country Club.  Last year money raised from the event went to support five $1000 student scholarships.  This year money raised will continue to fund…

KSSL Race Car & Fire Works Friday June 28

FIRECRACKER SHOOT OUT JUNE 28, 2012 LUBBOCK SPEEDWAY, 114TH & MLK RACES BEGIN AT 8:00 FRONT GATES OPEN AT 6:30 PIT GATES OPEN AT 5:30 FRONT GATE ADMISSIONS:  ADULTS $10.00, KIDS 6-12 $5.00 KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE PIT PASSES…

Two Guitar Give Away July 4 KSSL

KSSL Radio will give away two Texas Guitars on July 4 at the Park.  The guitars will be autographed by all the talent that hits the KSSL Soundstage.  Including the KSSL Radio Personalities, Texas Cadillac Jack, Lynn Childress, Jack Tyson,…

Slaton High School Class of 1983 Reunion

by Alex J. Hernandez  (email) The Slaton High School Class of 1983 is celebrating their 30 year high school reunion on July 3-5, 2013. Schedule of events include: July 3, 2013 – 7:00 PM Meet and Greet: The Office Grill…

No Lunch July 3 Harvey House

The Harvey House will not have its regular Wednesday Lunch on July 3 in preparation for the Class of 1963 Reunion that will be at the facility.  The Wednesday Lunch will resume on July 10th.

Give Blood Today Until 6pm at United

United Blood Services, KSSL, United Supermarkets and the Slaton Chamber of Commerece invite you to the blood drive from 3:30 til 6:30 PM Tuesday June 25. Located in the United Supermarket parking lot at the intersection of Hwy 84 &…

July 4 Activities- Slaton (Lubbock County Park)

by Leslie Robinson (email) Slaton Chamber of Commerece Just an update on what’s happening at the park on the 4th of July! Activities: Dunking Booth, water balloons, water polo, inflatable jumper and slide, inflatable boxing, bingo in the club house…

Harvey Girl Dinner Success

Saturday Night a group surrounded the story telling of Annalon Gilbreath, Harvey Girl.  Dinner was fantastic, company was great and The Evening with a Harvey Girl was superb!

Slaton Car Show July 20, 2013

Mark your calendars for the Slaton Car Show July 20, 2013 in downtown Slaton. More Details – Click Here Here is a YouTube video from the 2011 Car Show!

Slaton’s Morning Show KSSL

Steve Richie and “Mark Allen” Meurer in the studio at KSSL 107.3 & 94.1 in Slaton Texas.  Steve & Mark  started a local contest to help raise money for the Slaton Cheerleaders and the 4th of July Festival.  The Dunkin…

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS

By Janet James Food for thought – Today is a gift all wrapped up and ready for you to open – enjoy! Our first monthly 42 game on the 11th had a small turnout.  Those who came to play were…

We Need Your Blood!

Freedom Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 25th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at United Supermarkets. Sponsored by KSSL FM 107.3 & 94.1. Free t-shirts to those who donate.

$50,000 turned $75,000 Area Endowment

Thursday evening the Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment hosted a fundraising dinner and grant awards celebration (discussed in another article), at the First Baptist Church Activity Center, to celebrate the halfway mark of their 12 month fundraising $100,000 project for…

Flag Day July 14

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th of each year.  It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.  The United States Army also celebrates…

Community Development Gateway Markers

The Chamber of Commerce held a Community Development meeting Thursday to discuss the Vision of Slaton.  About 30 people attended the luncheon held at the City Hall. The initial project that is headed up by a select group of citizens,…

Pool Time!

Posted by James V. of the Slatonite on Facebook The Slaton City Pool is now open!

Air Show Pix

The weather was awesome! Several thousand people showed up to watch the air show. Great Food too!

Saturday – Air Show Gates Open 9AM

The South Plains Air Show is this coming Saturday. Gates open at 9 AM. Come early to see the sites and touch the planes. Take pictures with your family and pilots. There will be plenty of food. Bring your own…

VBS – Join Us! June 11th- 15th

St. Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishes invite you to Vacation Bible School.  Come to Avalanche Ranch, a wild ride through God’s Word!   Get ready for an exciting celebration of God’s love filled with stampeding cattle, yapping cattle dogs,…

Jet Powered Car June 8

More Than Just Planes At The Air Show Details: Slaton Chamber of Commerece FB Texas Air Museum – Slaton WEBSITE Slaton Chamber of Commerece WEBSITE  

St Joe’s School Activities

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 5/19 – SJS Children’s Choir Mass 5/21 – Body Works Field Trip 5/23 – SJS Annual Field Day (1/2 day) 5/24 – SJS 8th Grade Graduation & Recognition Day for 2012-2013 School Year

St Joe’s Sausage Page

by Adam Behnke The official page of the annual St. Joseph’s Sausage Festival is now up on Facebook! Please go to the page and “Like” it so as to stay updated with the dates and times for this year’s Annual…

News… Senior Citizens Center Weekly

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Menu: Feb. 9 – 13 Monday 9th – Pork Chops, Turnip Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Applesauce, Cornbread, 2% Milk Tuesday 10th – Beef Soft Taco, Spanish Rice, Broccoli, Seasoned Corn, Mandarin Oranges w/Topping, 2% Milk…

Talent Show

Talent Show sponsored by St Joseph School When: Sunday, May 26, 2013     4:00pm Come see the talent and join in the “FUN”draising supporting the youth @ St. Josephs in Slaton! Tickets are $5 dollars for ages 5+ @ the door…

National Day of Prayer May 2

National Day of Prayer – You Are Invited! Sponsored by The Slaton Ministerial Alliance by Rev. Steve Campbell Please join us on Thursday, May 2  for the National Day of Prayer -at Mercy Retreat  Center – 12:00 noon – lunch…

Slaton Events This Week

(EVENTS are listed free of charge for nonprofit groups, civic organizations, churches, schools, and select community events.  Listings should be emailed mark@myslaton.com or text 806-789-8456. Include an image if at all possible. MySlaton and its affiliates will post the event at their discretion. MySlaton…

Air Show June 8

South Plains Air Show Hosted by the Texas Air Museum-Caprock Chapter Saturday, June 8, 2013 Slaton Airport 2 miles north of Slaton on FM 400 Gates open at 10am, show starts at Noon. Reenactmentof the World War II Doolittle Raid…

BINGO Harvey House

BINGO At The Harvey House Big Success  Saturday Night Bingo was a BIG Success for the Harvey House.  You probably know many of the people in the photo that is provided here.  Close to 100 people were in attendance for…

1984 Reunion

by Jo Carpenter Ray July 4th – Meet up at the park. Park time is 10:00 – 3:00 bring your family. I will have a place set up for us to all visit. July 5th – Kerr Memorial Plaque Unveiling.…

Class of 1946 Reunion-July 4th

Slaton High School Class of 1946 Reunion-July 4th from 10am to 3pm at the Centennial Bank Community Room (formerly Citizens Bank). Refreshments provided. Lunch is pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw etc. Donations accepted to off set food costs. Contact…

United U-Crew – Food @ 5th Friday

The U-Crew from United will serve up Hamburgers and Sausage Wraps on the North Side of the Square May 30th from  5pm til 9pm.  They are going to make it easy for you to Drive-Up Pick It Up or Walk-Up…

Cathy & Jacqui – Music @ 5th Friday

Cathy, KSSL Owner, and Jacqui, KSSL Morning Show, will perform with their wonderful music at the May 30th event. Other music will be scattered around the square for your strolling journey!

Christmas Morning Story

As I was thinking about Christmas Morning, I came across a story that I would like to share with you.  Christmas is about Christ and being an example of Christ to those around us. MERRY CHRISTMAS – The Mark &…

MM Slaton Area Endowment – Gives Checks!!

Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment gave Santa Red & Blue and Mercy Manna $400 each to support their efforts this Christmas!  For more information about how you can help the Slaton Community Foundation www.mercyslatonendowment.org

VENDORS WANTED: 5th Friday Slaton

May 30th – 5th Friday Slaton on the Square VENDORS WANTED:  Call Carol (281) 858-3407. Additional information www.5thFridaySlaton.com If you have something to sell – Join us on the Square May 30!!!! Registration information is available!  

Kids Weekend Snack Program – Good – Thank You!

Hi Y’all!  We just wanted to send a quick update on all that has taken place with the program this semester.  We have heard nothing but good feedback on the changes we’ve made in the food we are providing to the kids. …