Category: Local Biz
Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment Awards – Neon Park Project
At the park on the 4th of July, Slaton Legacy Organizationwas awarded a $500 grant from Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment for Neon Park Seed Funding. Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment serves primarily Slaton and the surrounding area by supporting…
Dark Coral Chiffon Top with Back Bows $23.99
Dark Coral Chiffon Top with Back Bows ONLY – $23.99 www.BlingItFirst.com – Click Here to Shop!
Signs of Patriot Day 9/11
KSSL Tailgating for Slaton & Post
Fans of Slaton & Post are invited to enjoy Sausage Wraps at the KSSL Tailgate Party before the Slaton vs Post game. Atmos Energy, Xcel Energy and Jackson Brothers Meat Market are joining forces with KSSL to make the ‘eats’…
Speedway Races – At The Track on FM 400
The Slaton Speedway will be racing Sept 18 and Sept 28 for the two final points nights. The trophy presentation awards ceremony will be Oct 12 prior to the nights races.
Homecoming – Only Weeks Away
Homecoming is fast approaching! It’s time to order your Mums & Garters! Locally-Owned Promums.com is taking orders now! Order your mum or garter today! Discounted Rates! Click Here www.ProMums.com Homecoming Dates: Southland Sep 13, Cooper Sept 20, Slaton Oct 4,…
Slaton Locals Hit the Lubbock Shelves
Big Success! 5th Friday
The 5th Friday Art on the Square was a Big Success!
Slaton Pharmacy on the Square
It used to be Slaton Pharmacy, then Lowry Drug, then Caprock Drug, and now It’s the New Slaton Pharmacy with some familiar faces from Caprock Drug! WELCOME TO SLATON!
Elvis Tribute Artist Donny Edwards Visits KSSL
Donny Edwards the Elvis Tribute Artist visits the Richie Gang Morning Show before his Friday show in Lubbock. To the date, 36 years after Elvis Presley’s death, Steve Richie, Mark Allen and Jacqui Neal interview Donny Edwards.
The Slatonite is now Online!
www.SlatoniteNews.com is Now Online! The Official News Source of Slaton. This is a wonderful move for our community! Please take a moment and visit the new website that the new ownership has put in place. I would also encourage you…
Weekly Techie Tip #012 – Learn Facebook The Easy Way
by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Everywhere you turn, everyone is talking about Facebook. Facebook is one of the hottest communication tools of our time. Facebook for your personal use and business use is hot and for many profitable. So where…
Read The Slatonite
The Slatonite is available in area stores.
Slaton Care Center Scoop August 2013
by Slaton Care Center (Content taken from the Slaton Care Center Newsletter Click Here to View the Entire Newsletter…) Here it is August, summer is winding down, and we here at the Slaton Care Center are planning on a luau…
Klemke’s Front Page & Section C – TODAY AJ
Klemke’s Sausage makes today’s AJ. Sausage & Kolaches. Go Get an AJ today!
VIDEO – Tour Multiplicity Art Gallery & Studio
Ms Zapatas – Excellent Food & Service
Gail & Mark Meurer ate for the first time at Ms Zapatas. Gail ordered the #9 Enchilada Plate and Mark ordered the #8 Chile Relleno Plate. The food was GREAT! The best Chile Relleno Mark has ever eaten! Gail loved…
Slatonite – Read It Today!
VIDEO – Go Cart Go!
A short video clip of Mark Meurer’s visit to the Slaton Speedway. This looks fun!
The Slatonite – Read It Today
The Slatonite is available at most grocery/convenience store locations.
VIDEO: Slaton Bakery Cookie Plant
Chad Wilson takes Mark Allen Meurer on a tour of the New Slaton Bakery Cookie Plant
Kart Races Slaton Speedway July 20
by Karen McGwier (email) This Saturday, the 20th, is the Mid Summer Shootout at the track. There should be a lot of out of town karts attending. Thank you and hope to see you there. Races will start around 7:30ish.…
Slatonite – Read It Today
The Slatonite is available at most grocery/convenience store locations.
Slaton Speedway on FM 400
Check out the action at Slaton Speedway on FM 400. Visit their website www.slatonspeedway.com
Slaton Care Center Scoop July 2013
by Slaton Care Center (Content taken from the Slaton Care Center Newsletter…) July is a hot month with fireworks on the 4th and on the 23rd we will be having a hot “Gorgeous Grandma “Pageant”. We welcome all family members…
Slaton Santa Fe Railroad Train Yard
As you look East down the track from Golf Course Road you see a busy yard full of trains and activity. Slaton Santa Fe Railroad Train Yard.
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,…
The Slatonite June 27, 2013
This week’s The Slatonite is now available! Pick up your copy at a Slaton Area Business today! Call 806.828.6201 Subscriptions
Oscar Solis Football Camp
Oscar Solis Football Camp www.oscarsolis.com
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…
MySlaton.com Needs Your Help!
If anyone has news or information about Slaton or folks from Slaton, please send the info with photos to share on www.myslaton.com to mark@myslaton.com. Send mobile images and videos by text to 806.789.8456
The Slatonite June 20, 2013
This week’s Slatonite is available! Pick up your copy at a Slaton Area Business today! Call 806.828.6201 Subscriptions or Advertising
Your Slaton This Week
Airshow – Approx 9,000 Attended
That count of attendance at the Slaton Air Show has been estimated to be Approximately 9,000! The weather was perfect and the vendors say the show was a success!
Peoples Bank Slaton Cuts The Ribbon
Peoples Bank Slaton held their Ribbon Cutting New Building Opening. Dozens of people attended the ceremony and enjoyed the food and fun. The Slaton Community and Chamber of Commerce gladly welcomes the new business to Slaton.
Fran & David Ehler Senior Link Magazine
The Summer 2013 Senior Link Magazine distributed around the southplains features, from Slaton’s rural community, Fran & David Ehler on the front cover. You can pick up your free copy at stores around the area or by contacting Melody Dawes…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Food for thought – Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else. Have you written your note about your father? There is still time to write it and post it on our bulletin board. We still…
Peoples Bank Ribbon Cutting Friday
“Peoples Bank ribbon cutting on Friday at 11:30” Join the community for the ribbon cutting, food and fun!
“An Evening With a Harvey Girl” Tickets On Sale
by Chad Wilson The Slaton Harvey House would like to invite you to “An Evening With a Harvey Girl” Come relive the life of a Harvey Girl at Slaton’s Historic Harvey House. And enjoy West Texas’ finest Dining before the…
Pool Time!
Posted by James V. of the Slatonite on Facebook The Slaton City Pool is now open!
Slaton Secret Eats! Tejas 2150
by Mark Meurer Last night Gail and I went to Tejas 2150 to eat supper. Let me tell you… It was wonderful! Maybe I should fess up… IT WAS GREAT!. The chicken fried steak was huge with a large amount…
Slaton Bakery Adding A New Dimension
The Slaton Bakery is expanding with their new cookie plant on Woodrow Road! Slaton Bakery on Facebook
Awesome Exhibits – Slaton Arts on the Square 5th Friday
Friday night the square was hopping with visitors to see the local art work. Wayne Greene (left) of Slaton and Rick Harris (right) of Acuff show their work at the Slaton Arts on the Square 5th Friday. Rick Harris www.RHarrisSculpture.com
Arts on the Square 5th Friday Tonight
Tonight you can enjoy a stroll through downtown Slaton and visit the different artists and buinesses that welcome you to Fifth Friday Arts on the Square!
County Club House Update
The County Club House at the park in Slaton is getting a much needed remodel. County Commissioner, Mark Heinrich said “The $139,000 bid was awarded to Teinert Construction. The remodel includes Energy Efficient Windows, closing some false windows, A/C updating,…
Chamber Pres Welcomes Slatonite New Owner
Pool Opens June 8
The Slaton Swimming Pool will open June 8th according to city manager, Mike Lamberson.
Slatonite New Ownership
The Slatonite now has a new owner, according to James Villanueva, editor. Ken Richardson and his wife Melva will take over the Slatonite. James Villanueva will remain as editor. More details can be found on page one in The Slatonite.
Weekly Techie Tip #007
by Zane the Tech Man Slaton Tech Ph 329-0312 slatontech@gmail.com The Post-It Note made it’s first big splash in the office space in 1980 and these little yellow pieces of paper have been attached to everything in your office since…
Almost Ready – Peoples Bank
The new building for People’s Bank is almost ready for business. Blake Swanner “We will have our Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting June 14 from 11:30 til 1:00 with refreshments and door prizes.”
Air Show June 8
Are you making plans to attend the Slaton Air Show, June 8? This will be a show that you do not want to miss! Details – www.TheTexasAirMuseum.org
New Window Mural – Al Bendeck’s Place
Driving around town and noticed a new mural on the window at Family Medical Clinic.
Harvey House Another Youtube Video
The MySlaton.com Crew
This the crew of MySlaton.com. Mark Meurer in the left photo. Adam Behnke back of the right photo and the back of the head of Zane the Tech Man.
Weekly Techie Tip #006
by Zane the Tech Man Slaton Tech Ph 329-0312 slatontech@gmail.com How often have you sat down at your computer to get a project done? You start out really strong and work for an hour and tell yourself that you are…
Weekly Techie Tip #005
Blow The Dirt Out of Your PC by Zane the Tech Man Slaton Tech Ph 329-0312 slatontech@gamil.com If you are reading this article, you more than likely live here in Slaton or here in the South Plains. Living here means…
Early Voting Apr 29-May 7
VOTE NOW – VOTE EARLY Early Voting – April 29 thru May 7th 8 AM to 5 PM everyday except Tuesday May 7th 8 AM to 8 PM Election Day – May 11 voting 7 AM to 7 PM Location…
Weekly Techie Tip #003
By Zane The Tech Man Wet Cell Phone – Drop Cell Phone In Water? No matter how hard you try it will happen to you. That brand new cell phone you bought and have painstakingly cared for will be attacked…
Tour Guides Visit Slaton HH
by Chad Wilson Tour guides from all over the great state of Texas visited the Harvey House on Tuesday. The weather was cold, but the hospitality was warm as ever. Hopefully we’ll see each of these folks again with tourists…
Slaton Air Museum
Refurbished Plane – Ready To Go! Malcolm Laing of the Slaton Air Museum along with County Commissioner Mark Heinrich stand beside a plane that will be flying in the Air Show set for June 8. The plane has been in…
Peoples Bank & Meals On Wheels
Peoples Bank Helps Meals On Wheels Van Repair Peoples Bank recently came to the rescue and helped with repairs for the Slaton Senior Citizens Center Meals On Wheels program . The helpful staff of Peoples Bank, along with board members…
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…
Harvey House Texas Country Reporter
Texas Country Reporter recently interviewed Jolene Fondy about the Harvey House in Slaton. CLICK HERE – Watch the Video
Junior Vasquez @ Casa De Miguel
Thursday night music artist and actor Junior Vasquez entertained. Join him again Friday Night!
VENDORS WANTED – 5th Friday Slaton On The Square
VENDORS WANTED: The 5th Friday Slaton on the Square “Art & More” is open for vendors. If you have a business or organization that would like to participate in this fun community event, please go to www.5thFridaySlaton.com for registration and…
Kathy May Davies – KMDnovels.com KLBK Morning Show Guest
Kathy May Davis, www.KMDnovels.com, was on the KLBK Morning Show Wednesday promoting her Auto- Graph Book Signing this coming Saturday Morning from 10 AM til 5 PM at Multiplicity Art Gallery in Slaton, on the Square. Kathy will also have…
Today Is National Lemonade Day! Visit one of the Local Stands!
Good Burger! The Darlene Burger @ Perks on Fridays
Perks now serves The Darlene Hamburger on Fridays! For around $6.00 you can have a complete meal!
Featured Business – Jason Meurer, Castle Fence
Jason Meurer, originally from Slaton, is in the Fence Business when he is not on shift with the Lubbock Fire Department. Jason is the son of Mark & Gail Meurer. Jason attended school at Cooper and Slaton. Jason is the…
BMC Powder Coat – A Slaton New Business
BMC Powder Coat. Offering custom powder coating on anything that can handle 400 degrees. Able to coat anything that will fit in a 10 x 10 x 30 foot oven. Opening in the near future.
Southwest Images by Susan Sheets @ Multiplicity Gallery
Susan Sheets displays her Southwest Images at the Multiplicity Gallery in Slaton. www.SusanSheets.com
Kenny Maines & Glenn Polk @ KSSL
From the movie Arroyo, stars- Kenny Maines & Glenn Polk visit KSSL Morning Show hosts – Mark Allen, Jacqui Neal, & Steve Richie.
SPOTTED – Santa @ Slaton Bakery
Caprock Santa Fe Held Open House!
Caprock Santa Fe Credit Union held their Holiday Open House today!
THE SLATONITE
The Meurer Agency
Studio of Jennifer Greer – “Art On The Square” Slaton
TODAY! You Are Invited! 2 Studios with Great Gifts & Art!
TODAY 4-7pm “On The Square” Happy Holidays! a time for friends and family, You and your guest are cordially invited to our “Holiday Open House” Sunday, December 15th, 2013 4:00pm – 7:00pm 2 Locations OPEN “On The Square” A) Multiplicity…
Sunday!!! Multiplicity & Greer Studio Invites You…
BlingItFirst.com is Giving Bling & Clothing Away
SLATON ONLINE BOUTIQUE Register To Win! Go to www.BlingItFirst.com THURSDAY GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES “Beaded Cross Bracelet Set of 3” Additional Products Online www.BlingItFirst.com
THE SLATONITE
Miracles Parade
MIRACLES CHRISTMAS PARADE Texas Tech Masked Rider serving as Grand Marshall LUBBOCK—The Texas Tech Masked Rider will serve at the Grand Marshall for the 9th Annual 34th Street Miracles Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Lubbock. The announcement came…
Slaton’s Online Boutique SALE Online All Week!
www.BlingItFirst.com is a Online store based out of Slaton. They are having a sale all week with 30% Discounts (enter code 3030 at checkout). Look for clothing marked *** ALL WEEK BLACK FRIDAY SALE ***.
ART 5th Friday , Nov 29 – Come Shop
Slaton, Texas – The Slaton Art Community will be open on the 5th Friday of November, November 29. Many studios have installed new exhibits for visitors to observe. Several of the studios have special holiday items available for sale with…
Slaton’s Radio Morning Show Station KSSL 107.3 & 94.1
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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.
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.
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.
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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…
KSSL Morning Show with Steve Richie, “Mark Allen” Meurer, Jacqui Neal
Listen Weekday Mornings to the Richie Gang Morning Show. 107.3 and 94.1, Computer or mobile device app (kssl). |
Slaton Care Center Fall Festival October 19th 2:00- 4:00
On October 19th we will be having a Fall Festival from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. We need some volunteers to set up booths inside and out to make this an incredible event. Each year it gets bigger and bigger. Family Members…
Slaton Museum – Video Tour
216 Attend “Farmer Rancher Railroader Merchant” Dinner
The St Joseph Hall was packed to acknowledge recognition to the Farmers, Ranchers and Railroaders. This year was this first year, in many, to include the railroaders. The railroaders make up a rich part of what Slaton is all about! …