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Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Today we will learn if Tyron Johnson will attend Tech Football. * Lady Chaps fell to NAIA No. 2 ranked Oklahoma City University. * Tech & Texas @ USA Sat 1PM (ESPNU). * Lady Raiders vs TCU @ USA…

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KSSL FM Down – but… Streaming @ KSSLFM.com

Happy New Year! Due to weather conditions, our FM signal is currently down and our engineers are working hard to restore power to the transmitter. Our programming is streaming online at KSSLFM.com. Check your app store for free KSSL app…

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PUT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE TO GOOD USE!

Goats love the fresh foliage of real Christmas trees. Once all ornaments and tinsel are removed, you are invited to drop off your tree at KindaLika Farm, located across from the Slaton Co-op Gin on FM 400. (SE corner of US-84…

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Did You Know This About Mercy Retreat Center?

Did You Know This About Mercy Retreat Center? The physical plant includes 45 rooms with overnight accommodations for up to 91 people, various size conference rooms, dining room, commercial kitchen, an enclosed patio, a courtyard, and meditation/prayer garden. High-speed wireless…

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CANCELLED – GOAT ALERT! Rudy Is Safe At Home!

Rudolph (Rudy), the baby goat that was taken a few days ago was found back in the pen with its mother this Christmas morning.  He appears slightly emaciated, but seems to be okay.  I can imagine a number of scenarios…

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Who Got My Goat? – Jim Estes

HELP US FIND OUR GOAT – A newborn pygmy goat was taken from its mother in Slaton about December 23rd and needs to be returned.  It is a pure white four day old boy and can only survive with its mom.  If…

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KERR MEMORIAL

Dana Boyd 10:23am May 9 KERR MEMORIAL: $215.00 received this week. I’m thankful for every penny, but we still need a little more. This puts us at $5,145.00 to date. Thank you!!! Again, donations should mailed to: Kerr Memorial c/o…

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Bobby Keys – Slaton Music Legend – Dies

Robert “Bobby” Keys passed away Tuesday in Franklin, TN at the age of 70.  Bobby played in the Slaton High School band under the direction of Bill Townsend.  Bobby, Don Caldwell and Lee Meurer enjoyed playing tenor sax together in…

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Lady Eagles Win Wilson Tournament

by Dawn Taco Guerrero These girls just won the Wilson Varsity Basketball Tournament!!!! M’keison Guerrero, Kalaya Robinson , Alexsandrea Garza, Ashlee Graves, Daniela Galindo, Mallory Arguello, Jamesha Rose, Autumn Robinson, Jessica Payton. From left to right.

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PROBLEM – Slaton PD and Synthetic Marijuana

Slaton Police Department address the Lions Club on Monday about a growing problem that is very difficult to control.  Synthetic marijuana is very easy to get your hands on and is legal in many situations. And more dangerous the marijuana.

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Easter Bunny – From Where?

The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is depicted as a Leporid bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the Easter Hare originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children  READ MORE – Click…

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National Day….???? Today is…

National Day….????  Today is… NATIONAL TITANIC REMEMBRANCE DAY NATIONAL TAX DAY NATIONAL TAKE A WILD GUESS DAY NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY NATIONAL RUBBER ERASER DAY NATIONAL GLAZED SPIRAL HAM DAY

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Clean Up #3 Set May 17

Hi All, Reminder we have set the date for the third clean up on May 17.  We will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap it up around 12 p.m.  Slaton Lions club has graciously volunteered to serve burgers and dogs.…

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Senior Citizens News, Menu and More…

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – If you never try, you’ll never know. We had a good turnout for B and A Day.  Those celebrating a March birthday were Margaret Melcher, Albert Rinne, Norma McCary, Steve Colleps,…

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Time Change 2 AM Sunday

Daylight Saving Time (United States) and ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 2 Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries

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Don Dykes played with Joe Ely @ Cactus

by Chad Wilson As you may know…. Don Dykes is great friends with Joe Ely, and he played with him on Friday night at the Cactus for a few songs.  Most people knew him as Eddie Beethoven, but I know…

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Slaton Fire Dept – Caution Wildfires

It may be March Madness time for basketball, but it is Wildfire Season for all of us.  Slaton Fire Chief, Freddie Rainwater warns that there is a lot of fuel in the county to damage property and threaten lives.  Rainwater…

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