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Lost @ United – Ring

Help Us Locate a Ring that was lost in United on Feb 27. Gold ring, scroll design, sentimental value.   806-828-4034   Thanks,    PansyCollins@aol.com

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Siren Testing Saturday Afternoon

Two Emergency Siren Tests are scheduled within the next few weeks. First Test – This Saturday, March 22, at 2pm. Second Test – Saturday, April 12, at 2pm. There will be two siren test rounds at three minutes each.

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Jeremy Boring – Hollywood’s largest fellowship of conservatives and right-of-center independents…

Hollywood’s largest fellowship of conservatives and right-of-center independents, Friends of Abe, has been granted 501(c)3 non-profit status by the Internal Revenue Service, about three years after it first sought the designation. Read more… Slaton’s Boreing Featured in “Variety”” http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/irs-grants-non-profit-status-to-hollywood-conservative-group-friends-of-abe-1201135576/  

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More Dutchman Pix

Pix from Alice Mosser Here are a couple of more pix with The Dutchman in the background!  Do you know the folks in the picture?

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Put “Slaton First” – Get The Sticker…

You can pick up your sticker at: OD Kenny, Prosperity Bank,  SEDCO, Slaton Pharmacy, Autozone, Caprock Santa Fe Credit Union,  Slaton Bakery,  People Bank,  The Slatonite,  Donut Depot,  Sr Citizens Center, Slat-Co Printing,  Slaton Library,  Centennial Bank,  Pember Insurance

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Youth Basketball Tournament Thurs thru Sat

Numerous teams from several area communities will enjoy Youth Basketball in Slaton this weekend!  This is great for our local economy as hundreds of folks are expected to see their favorite child play in the tournament.  Plus I am sure…

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Today’s Events Surrounding a Possible Ebola Patient in Lubbock

Would like to remind citizens of Lubbock County of the following: University Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Director Dr. Christopher Piel, UMC’s Director of Intensive Care Dr. Kenneth Nugent, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Infectious Disease Division Chief Dr. Richard…

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Severe Weather Awareness Week March 2 – 8, 2014

Severe Weather Awareness Week March 2 – 8, 2014 Lubbock County Judge Thomas (Tom) V. Head Director of Emergency Management Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management Would like to remind citizens of Lubbock County to register with the following: Lubbock…

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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Information Links 101614

(Content forwarded by Clint Thetford) Information about and relating to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) continues to be at the top of media and social media coverage. The State Operations Center would like to provide the following links to sign…

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Volunteers – Community Cleans Up Slaton

Saturday members from churches, schools, businesses and more worked area streets, with a 9th Street focus, to clean up Slaton.   The project helps the community of Slaton to focus on keeping Slaton Clean!  Your continued support is appreciated!  Slaton First!

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Arrested and Charged – Attempted Kidnapping

Provided by Lubbock Sheriff’s Office On October 10, 2014 the Lubbock Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Alan Lee Lindsey of Slaton, in connection with attempted aggravated kidnappings of two Slaton school students last week. Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint…

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Weather Today

More Weather Details – Click Here NOAA.com From Lubbock County Emergency Managment – LUBBOCKCEM: ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD 11 AM TO 6

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Eating out in Slaton – Tejas Steakhouse

by Mark Meurer Gail and I ate out at Tejas 2150 Steakhouse Saturday Night.  We enjoyed their chicken fried steak.  I had the large for 10.99  Gail had the small 8.99.  Plus we had their Fried Pickles!   Have you had…

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MOW Breakfast was GOOOOOD!

Jeanette Bradford and Karen Branscum serve a wonderful meal!  Dozens of folks showed up to help support the Meals On Wheels program!  Thank you Slaton!

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Outloop Could Push Traffic Towards Slaton

by Mark Meurer Living in Dallas, ten years ago while serving on a special committee,I heard about the plans for an outer-loop around a portion of Lubbock that would feed traffic into the Slaton community.  Now years later we are…

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SLATON GATEWAY MONUMENT – Leaps Forward!

It won’t be long and a gateway marker at the entrance to the community will start being built.  Several folks from the community have been involved in the development.  Thanks to each of you.  During the process… The excitement has…

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