187 VARSITY GIRLS ENTERED THE CROSS COUNTRY RACE AT MAE SIMMONS PARK IN LUBBOCK ON OCTOBER 22, 2018. TO QUALIFY FOR STATE; THE FIRST 15 WERE INVITED AND MARY JO PARKER FROM SLATON CAME IN 14TH. WHEN YOU…
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APPROACHING 100 YEARS AFTER 1st TREE PLANTINGS AT SLATON CLUB HOUSE and WE HAVE 71 NEW TREES IN ONE WEEK.
Ok here are the hints; This tree likes a dry climate. _______ _______. This tree likes a river. _______ _______. This tree has a female name. ______ _______. This tree enjoys life. ______ _______. This tree has…
Labor Day!!!
MySlaton.com Making Changes! We Will Be Back Soon!
MySlaton.com Making Changes! We Will Be Back Soon! Questions? Mark Cell/Text 806-789-8456
Houston Rodeo Stock Show: SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE ‘CALF SCRAMBLE DONORS’ is presented by the SLATON TRIO who haltered a calf on Sunday 3-11-18. Now first see the 15 pictures with inspirational quotes and then the TWO (2) videos and you can see how thankful their parents are to have you participate in this special time of their lives.
Turn the volume up for these special videos to see and listen to the excitement of the parents who are blessed to have their daughters capture the prize on the same night and their neighbor Wyatt also was successful. The…
HISTORY IS CONTINUING @ 86TH ANNUAL ‘HOUSTON RODEO & STOCK SHOW’ BY THE SLATON, TX. FFA CHAPTER. See pictures, text and videos in this inspirational post.
The history includes:dad JACOB PARKER halted a calf while he was in Slaton Chapter FFA. I have more pictures and videos to share just as soon as I obtain ‘AROUNDTUIT’.
S W O O S H the almost silent heart warming sound — IF it is your team, videos below.
, Swoosh goes the basketball for 3 points for the Tigerettes and immediately following WE take a charge against their top player and it seems the tigerettes are on a roll. , Immediately following the CHARGE call we then have…
THE BLESSINGS CONTINUE 2-13-2018 see 3 page story below.
Stop by Multiplicity Art Gallery on Friday from 1 – 6 pm
Stop by Multiplicity Art Gallery on Friday from 1 – 6 pm and check out the new HEART PENDANTS by Wayne Greene! Shop for that special Valentine at our new GIFT SHOP inside Multiplicity Art Gallery on the Slaton Square. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Tigerettes varsity basketball visit Idalou, 2 videos below show we also have skill.
Tigerettes Varsity DIM the lights for an opponent 53-34 on 1-30-18; See videos and pictures below
,3 point shot is all NET early in the game in the first video. ,look close for one Tigerette is ON HER KNEES and then has the inspiration to pass the basketball over her head BACKWARDS, The opponents name is…
Tigerettes Varsity are PLAYOFF BOUND with 52 to 40 win over Muleshoe.
, ALL STAND TO SALUTE OUR FLAG. ,Wyatt leads the cheers in the second video above. , Tigerettes score again and again, just notice on the video below even the audience signals THREE !!!
Tigerettes win @ Littlefield 1-23-18 with this style shown in video below
Tigerettes MARY Jo 1-23-18 Next game is at Slaton TODAY so come see for yourself.
Water Media Painting Class this Friday
Water Media Painting Class this Friday from 12 – 3 Multiplicity Art Gallery with June Musick Bring your own paint and supplies $10 lesson includes tips and techniques from dynamic June Musick MAG Artist and member of the Lubbock Watercolor…
Tigerettes vs Shallowater (we can/do make layups to lead early)
Video link below shows LEFT HANDED LAYUP for a RIGHT HANDED Tigerette is successful. The picture below shows that we DID lead early and IF we lead early then we CAN lead at the END.
Slaton Tigerettes @ home excel again versus Dimmitt (Even INTRO is surreal)
One can see with this short video that deep inside Ms. Addi dares to step forward and take the challenge to do her best as taught by Ms. Tiffany. The Mighty talented Chris Smith introduces our TIGERETTES — just…
Slaton Tigerettes Varsity Girls out run the mighty Estacado team
Slaton FFA had a REALLY BIG SHOW this Saturday (1-6-2018) and requested the honor of your presence for their LOCAL STOCK SHOW
MICAH in the show ring at the Slaton Stock Show showing WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY. In this video one can see a determined young MICAH participate in our Slaton Stock Show…
DYNAMIC DUO (Slaton Tigerettes Junior Varsity and Varsity overwhelm ESTACADO
This short video below shows TEAMWORK. Tigerettes Estacado jv1 If you click on (img 4360 below) video comes up showing this conctact sport by Estacado. I have more videos, one above showing the JV win and the Varsity Girls win on…
Slaton Tigerettes win at Muleshoe on 12-22-17 see picture and video
Our Tigerettes win at Muleshoe.
Video is right side up so I must have received a round tuit.
Watch towards the end and you will see one Lady Tigerette is true to their mascot and true to her heritage as she quietly and quickly scampers to be open and then she softly says PLEASE, PURDY PLEASE throw me the round gismo called a BASKETBALL.
MEURER – Elect Mark Meurer
(SPEECH – ANNOUNCEMENT NOV. 7, 2017 in LUBBOCK COUNTY COURT HOUSE) Thank you for being here. My name is Mark Meurer. I am grateful to be here today to announce my intent to run for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. I…
Slaton: Santa at the Harvey House – Sat Night!
SLATON: Christmas Downtown!
Slaton High School FFA and Football are winners this weekend.
Ms. Brooke is the leader in supporting our team — and she obviously has an excellent photo.
Usually quiet Mr. Wyatt (hey that almost rhymes) is aiming for more.
Slaton FFA at Amarillo is First in Area, headed to state.
First time in 30 years for Bi-District Champs says the authority — Ms. Brooke & Kent of course.
Slaton Football Team 2017 under the brightest light.
Slaton High School Team 2017
TIN TOP GIN has West Texas hospitality for your events disguised as a gin however inside is perfect for a wedding! See photos & video below.
The SHORT VIDEO is also somewhat hidden in the “Tin top1” video below — just click below to explore this successful conclusion! Tin top1
Veterans Honor Ceremony @ Slaton High School 11-10-2017
In the video below which can be expanded to full screen; notice that as a Medley is played for the Branch of Service they were in— they stand — while the others remain seated. To view video: left…
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
The MOONS eerie GLOW seems to be pointing the way to STATE cross country (15 photos & 2 videos)
These 2 videos show family, friends, classmates, teachers and Slaton ISD give Mary Jo inspirations to enjoy while she competes at STATE in the 2 mile cross country race! Just like the Arrow — may your quest be straight and…
Angelita “Angie” Torres Arenivar
Andrews- Angelita “Angie” Torres Arenivar, 69 of Andrews, Texas passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas. Angie was born September 19, 1948 in Slaton, Texas the daughter of Nicolas and Virginia Torres. Angie is survived by her…
Mary Jo is overwhelmed with this huge banner so Big Sister Grace lends her support!
Big sister Grace is on the left, Mary Jo ( A FRESHMAN) is the STATE QUALIFIER on the Varsity Team!
At the HALF WAY POINT, Mary Jo is enjoying her GOD GIVEN ability to step forward in her QUEST. She has already received the message in her HEART —I AM GOING TO STATE!
This first video showing the official with the RED FLAG is ready for the START of the race!
Next video shows the FINISH LINE with most of the participants coming in (video is 6 minutes long).
Bryan Christopher Gray
Slaton- Bryan Christopher Gray, 44 of Slaton, Texas passed quietly from this life on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Slaton, Texas. Bryan was born Thursday, August 16, 1973 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Joe and Marilyn Nemeth. Bryan graduated…
Naoma “Shorty” Moore
Wilson- Naoma “Shorty” Moore, 91 of Wilson, Texas went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas. Shorty was born Thursday, February 11, 1926 in Wilson, Texas. Shorty married Russell “Runt” Moore on March 8,…
Garage Sale Benefitting Meals On Wheels
Saturday Oct. 21 8am at the Senior Center
Spotlighting Seniors
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Charlotte O’Connell We were blessed twice last week. Lodge 1094 members had lunch with us on Tuesday and presented us a donation check for $1000.00. The Slaton Area Endowment presented a grant of $1500.00 to one of…
One HOT Pepper
Meet the Carolina Reaper…the world’s hottest chili pepper per Guinness World Records! To learn more about it visit http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2013/11/confirmed-smokin-eds-carolina-reaper-sets-new-record-for-hottest-chilli-53033
Christmas Is Almost Here!
Halloween and Thanksgiving haven’t even come and gone yet and Christmas is all over the place! Just incase you haven’t counted yet…there’s only 69 days left till Christmas.
Trunk or Treat
Oktoberfest
St Joseph’s 48th Annual Sausage Festival
FREE event entry 8am-1pm. Well have sausage for sale! Regular $5.50/lb Jalapeno $6.00/lb Habanero $6.50/lb
Odie “Lou” Burleson Oats
Slaton- Odie “Lou” Burleson Oats, 92 of Slaton, Texas went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas. Lou was born Tuesday, June 30, 1925 on a ranch in Eddy County, New Mexico to Odis…
Leo Andrew Henzler Jr
Slaton- Leo Andrew Henzler Jr., 78 of Slaton, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Junior was Born Friday, September 1, 1939 in Slaton, Texas, he was the son of the late Leo Henzler and the late Mary Steffens Henzler.…
Helen Sue Hearn Payne
Lubbock- Graveside services for Helen Sue Hearn Payne, age, 90, of Lubbock, Texas who died October, 7, 2017, will be held at Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of Englund Funeral Service in Slaton, Texas on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at…
Craig Wesley Hancock
Slaton- Craig Wesley Hancock, 55 of Slaton, Texas died on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Lubbock, Texas. Craig was born Wednesday, January 3, 1962 in Denver City, Texas, he was the son of the late Wesley Hancock and the late…
Monday Weather
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Cross Country 2 mile race 10-9-2017 Mary Jo PARKS her self in 1st place! Videos and pictures are below. Slaton Tigerettes came in 1st in District, Regionals is next.
Mary Jo sprints past the lady in green for the SECOND TIME in the last 100 yards! MS. Parker literally FLIES to the finish!
High Stepping Tigerettes know how to reach out and lean forward at the same time!
District Winners; The Slaton Tigerettes 2 mile cross country team!
Second and final sprint beyond the lady in green.
Ms Parker wins the race!
Kelsea at finish line at the end of this video.
Heinrich Announces Re-Election for County Commissioner Pct 2
Slaton Tigerettes at Cross Country 9-23-17 come in THIRD. They know how to take that FIRST STEP and REACH OUT! See pictures below.
Today – Weds Community Lunch @ MRC
TODAY! Weds Sept 20 Lunch – Pulled Pork & Sides + Yummy Dessert! TODAY Join Us For Lunch! Wednesday Community Lunch at Mercy Retreat Center. Bring a couple of friends with you! Pulled Pork & Taters, Green Beans, Garden Salas, additional…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Charlotte O’Connell “Compassion is language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain. The Garage Sale to benefit Meals on Wheels raised $959.25. A BIG THANK YOU to Jay Lacy, Jo Lacy, Sandy Goodner,…
Slaton Girls (Tigerettes) Cross County dominates the field of 147 entries — see below!
GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 807 Amherst, Slaton
GARAGE SALE TO BENEFIT MEALS ON WHEELS: 807 Amherst. Saturday, 8am-?? Furniture, bedding, kitchenware, and miscellaneous items. EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Meditation Garden at Mercy Center is in Full Bloom, Please visit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dCRgXTO2Rk
Join Us For Lunch! Wednesday Community Lunch at Mercy Retreat Center.
Join Us For Lunch! Wednesday Community Lunch at Mercy Retreat Center. Bring a couple of friends with you! Steve Deaton from Xcel Energy will visit with us while we enjoy an All American Hamburger & Hot Dog meal!
Slaton Lions have fish fry like last year (at the Slaton airport 8-18-2017)
Grant
Grant Applications Being Accepted til Sept 8 – Slaton Area Endowment Grant Application Link – Click Here More information about the Slaton Area Endowment – http://www.SlatonAreaEndowment.org The Slaton community endowment program, known as the Slaton Area Endowment, is now accepting…
2018 Retreat Schedule MERCY RETREAT CENTER
TIGER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Long, Long time Slatonite editor is given a surprise party
Slaton Independent School obtains a talented teacher — 3 guesses as to THE SPECIALNESS!
Join Us For Lunch Today! Wednesday Community Luncheon – “Whats Going On In Slaton” 7/19/2017
Join Us For Lunch Today! Wednesday Community Luncheon – “Whats Going On In Slaton” 7/19/2017 – 11:45 til 1:00 PM Come & Go – Donations Appreciated. King Ranch Mexican Beef Casserole – Sides – Fresh Garden Salad – Dessert. This…
Car Show on the square 7-15-2017 had a few prizes — for example!
80+ People Gathered – Class 1967
More than 80 people gathered at Mercy Retreat Center for the Class of 1967 Reunion!
5th Friday Around the Square – Pix
July 4th Celebration Pix!
July 5 – Wednesday Community Luncheon at Mercy Retreat Center
TODAY! 7/5/2017 Wednesday Community Luncheon at Mercy Retreat Center 11:45 – 1:00 Come and Go! Hamburgers & Hot Dogs! PLEASE Join Us!
Weds Lunch was Good with Slaton Info
Sticklin Builders discussed new housing they are building in Slaton. Arlene Steffens discussed the availability of Alcoholics Anonymous in Slaton. Mark Heinrich shared SEDCO highlights and Park info. Join us Weds at Mercy Retreat Center for a commumity lunch and…
Weather Today HOT
Today 72° 101° Hot Friday 70° 98° Hot Saturday 70° 92° Slight Chance T-storms Sunday 72° 94° Slight Chance T-storms Monday 72° 95° Mostly Sunny Independence Day 71° 94° Mostly Sunny Wednesday — 94° Slight Chance T-storms
This Friday – 5th Friday – BIG LINE-UP, Food Trucks, Vendors, Galleries, Antiques & More!
Event Dates / Times: June 30, 2017 6 PM til 9 PM (Next 5th Friday, Sept 29th) New this month: Lubbock Food Truck Alliance includes: Kona Ice Hanks Bar B Que Lil Trailer Big Flavor Jordan’s Fruit Hi – Jo’s J &…
Yards of the Month – Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce
Division Street Gets New Coat
Record catch on Fathers Day @ Slaton
NEW BUSINESS coming soon in Ole Co-op Gin & Slaton Lumber on North 9th Street!
EMPLOYMENT: Employment Opportunity: part time custodian.
HELP WANTED Employment Opportunity Slaton United Methodist Church is seeking to hire a part-time custodian. Please email resumes to slatonumc@gmail.com
THE BLESSINGS CONTINUE — JUNE 1st 2017!
Is This Your Dog 828-2020
New dogs at the shelter, please come get your dogs today, the shelter is not a rescue, contact me or the SLATON PD at 806-828-2020 ASAP
TODAY – “What’s Going On In Slaton” – Join Us!
Everyone Invited TODAY! Weds Lunch “WHAT’S GOING ON IN SLATON” 11:45 – 1:00 pm Mercy Retreat Center Dining Room. 05/31/17 Wednesday 11:45 – 1:00 PM, Menu – German Sausage & Sides, New Biz Talk 12:10 PM – Pink Rose Organix, Community Talk 12:15…
LUNCHEON Wednesday – What’s Going On in Slaton – Everyone Join Us!
Everyone Invited! Weds Lunch “WHAT’S GOING ON IN SLATON” 11:45 – 1:00 pm Mercy Retreat Center Dining Room. 05/31/17 Wednesday 11:45 – 1:00 PM, Menu – German Sausage & Sides, New Biz Talk 12:10 PM – Pink Rose Organix, Community Talk 12:15 PM –…
DOWNTOWN NIGHT LIGHTS
Slaton FFA Banquet and Scholarship Awards for 2017
SHS Baccalaureate & Graduation Details…
2017 Senior Class Baccalaureate is Sunday, May 21st at 3:00pm in the Slaton High School Auditorium. Please arrive by 2:00pm dressed in your cap, gown and chords. Graduation rehearsal is May 24th @ 8:00am. Please arrive to graduation practice “camera…
Wednesday – Luncheon “WHAT’S GOING ON IN SLATON”
Luncheon “WHAT’S GOING ON IN SLATON” Wednesdays 11:45 – 1:00 pm SUGGESTED DONATION $8 “GUEST SPEAKERS” will keep us informed on what is happening in our community. NEW BUSINESSES – COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS – ORGANIZATIONS NEW and IMPROVED Mercy Retreat Center…
SATURDAY Outdoor Closing Sale! Nothing over $20! 150 W Lubbock St, Slaton
SATURDAY BlingItFirst – Boutique Outdoor Closing Sale! Nothing over $20! SATURDAY 8am – 2pm 1150 W Lubbock St, Slaton, TX 79364-3743, United States
Menu – Senior Citizens Center
Menu: May 1 – 5 Monday 1st – Crispy Chicken on Bun, Tomato & Lettuce, Mayonnaise, Potato Wedges. Carrot & Raisin Salad, Fruit Cocktail, Low Fat Milk Tuesday 2nd – Homestyle Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Pears, Low Fat…
EVEN DOZEN — Slaton F F A qualifies 12 to STATE @ Austin!
UNKNOWN veterans remains are escorted to their final resting place in San Antonio!
Veterans at Slaton are verified as shown here.
Slaton SALUTES unknown veterans escort to San Antonio
Unknown Soldier Procession
Today an Unknown Soldier Procession passed through Slaton. It is my understanding that there was remains of 3 Vietnam War and 2 Korea War soldiers. The procession started in Amarillo and will end at the final resting place in San…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Charlotte O’Connell Monday’s Bingo had 26 players. The secret prize was won by Donavan Reder. The blackout amount of $47.67 was won by Rufina Perez. Come next Monday for lunch and stay to play. We are raffling a trip…
Senior Citizens Center – MENU
Menu: April 17 – 21 Monday 17th – Country Fried Beef Pattie, Cream Gravy, Yellow Corn, Turnip Greens, Wheat Roll, Apricots w/skin-Lt. Syrup, 2% Milk, Tea/Lemon Tuesday 18th – Salmon Patties, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Peas, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Lo…
Lions Club of Slaton, TX. have influence to Brazil, S. A. because of our FAMOUS past District Govenor, Hack Lasater!
EASTER SUNDAY and WE ARE BLESSED WITH RAIN!
FUTURE TIGERETTE IS SO EXICITED or maybe dreaming of resting before school is out!
THE BLESSINGS CONTINUE
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Shoe Drive Success – Judge Osuna
Thank You Slaton! Judge Osuna, Vicki Hastings and team Step Forward as they gathered shoes for those in need. The Slaton Community is always willing to support special efforts.
Weather today Cool Wet
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TONIGHT – Informative Meeting – Slaton ISD “Tigerette Talk” Mar 29 6pm
March 31 Food Trucks Hit Downtown Square – 5th Friday
Lubbock Food Truck Alliance Hoagie Rollers J & D Barbecue Cupcake Avenue El Antojitos Kona Ice Hi-Joe’s Street Sweets PLUS Anne’s Catering Slaton Bakery