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Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* ESPN, Tom Luginbill is impressed with Texas Tech QB commit Jett Duffey. * Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 Wednesday night. Rangers off today. Game 1/3 Rangers host Padres 7:05 pm Friday. * Cleveland Indians beat the Houston…

ELECTION DAY – Go Vote Please!

VOTE TODAY! Today is the special election to choose a replacement for District 28 State Senator Robert Duncan. Voting in Lubbock and 50 other counties will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Early voting wrapped up Friday. 36 vote…

FACEBOOK – Correct Settings for MySlaton Page!

FACEBOOK – Correct Settings for MySlaton FACEBOOK Page! ***Make Sure You Are Being Notified*** – Facebook has been making changes and you might not be receiving all our posts! TWO THINGS to help correct the situation. Go to https://www.facebook.com/myslaton (1) Make…

Chief Joe C Scott Funeral Today 2pm – Methodist Church

We lost a friend of the Slaton Community.  Joe Scott.  We will miss you and your wonderful humor!  Our prayers are with your family. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lubbockonline/obituary.aspx?n=joe-charles-scott-chief&pid=175221704&fhid=19543 Joe’s family suggests memorial contributions to the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department, 200 South 8th Street,…

Facebook Changes – Cont to get Notified

Facebook is constantly changing…  You probably are not being notified like the past from posts of pages you like.  Here is a way to continue to be notified. “If you’re not receiving our notifications, there’s no need to worry anymore!…

Lee & Judy Meurer w/ Michael Martin Murphy

The Meurers enjoyed a concert with Michael Martin Murphy in Stephenville, Texas last week.  They had time to visit with Murphy after the concert.  Murphy’s connection to Slaton is tied to the deceased Stinson Behlen, who made several of Murphy’s…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Astros beat Colorado Rockies 8-4 lastnight. (Astros lead series 3-0) Game 4/4 @ Rockies 2:10 pm today. * Texas Rangers beat Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 Wednesday night. (Rangers lead series 3-0) Game 4/4 @ Dodgers 9:10 pm tonight. *…

FYI – TODAY

AUGUST 5, 2014 – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY – NATIONAL OYSTER DAY Birthdays: Loni Anderson 69 (WKRP), Maureen McCormick 58 (Marsha Brady); Terri Clark 46 (Country singer) Advice of the Day (Old Farmers Almanac): http://www.almanac.com/advice/daily Soft words…

Harvey House Reception & New Manager

The Harvey House had a reception today to say Thank You For Support. They also introduced Jessica Kelly as the new manager. Jessica Kelly, new manager and Chad Wilson, board president are in the picture above . Below is a…

Smile Today!

“Do not let the world change your smile………..Let your smile, change the world!” (author unknown)

Alternative to Cotton – Sunflowers

Farmers have turned to alternatives to Cotton in some cases across the South Plains this year due to different weather conditions.  Here is a beautiful crop of sunflowers just outside the city limits on Hwy FM 41.

Senior Citizens Center News!

 By Janet James      Food for Thought – Smile it’s contagious!      Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. I am feeling better. Not up to par yet, but working on that. Thank you for caring.      B…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Lubbock Christian Univ student athletes carried the Special Olympics’ torch through Lubbock Monday. * Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Monday night. Game 2/3 7:10 PM tonight. * Texas beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Monday…

National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 14-20

TxDOT OFFERS FREE CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED Recent study indicates 40 percent of Texas children are not properly restrained AUSTIN — As part of national Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 14-20, the Texas Department…

Sr Citizens Center News, Info & Menu

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Live life to the fullest. Our monthly 42 game on Tuesday (Aug. 19) had 2 tables. Those who played were Steve Colleps, Jimmie Pettigrew, Dwayne Walters, Margaret Phillips, Bob Adams, Eunice…

Tonight – 5th Friday Slaton “Stroll Around The Square” 5pm-9pm

Details – www.5thFridaySlaton.com Food vendors will have pizza, hamburgers, snow cones, ices, kettle corn, and more! Street vendors will have clothing, jewelry, pottery, photography, and specialty items galore. In Between Gallery Presents “WATER BASED” Heather Curtis, Kelsey Fields, Xavier Hawkins, Clint…

Medical Fund – Clint Davis

A medical fund for Clint Davis has been established at Peoples Bank in Slaton. Clint has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer which has spread to his liver and lymph glands.   His family appreciates your support and prayers.

Old Fire Engine Back In Slaton!

by Dustin Brown In 1928 the Citizens of Slaton purchased a Type 112 American LaFrance fire engine for the fire department. During the engines years serving the Citizens of Slaton there were many members of the volunteer fire department. Several…

Save Your Stamps! You can’t mail children….

by Mark Allen Meurer As I was researching interesting discussion for our KSSL Morning Show I came across this very interesting article and thought I would share it with you… Very Special Deliveries By Nancy Pope, Historian and Curator On…

South Loop 289 entrance ramp closure scheduled

South Loop 289 entrance ramp closure scheduled FROM:Texas Department of Transportation WHAT: closing the westbound Loop 289 entrance ramp, just east of University Avenue, to traffic WHEN: beginning 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 21 — Friday, July 25 WHERE: south Loop 289 EVENT: The Texas Department…

Love…

Love… The greatest love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s; then comes a sweetheart’s.

Thank You From The Meurer’s!!!

This is all that was left at midnight July 4th!   Thank You Everyone Who Visited Bryce Meurer’s TNT Fireworks Stand! July 27th – It looked like this below! THANK YOU!

Sam Hill Music – “My Last Ride”

Click on the Image to listen to our old friend, Sam Hill. “Freckles Brown and the Bull Tornado is who this song is about it is a true story. They both retired after Browns ride I wrote this song for…