Chris Smith discusses the Early College High School program with parents. More Details To Come…
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VOTE – Saturday 7am til 7pm
Photographers Needed!
Slaton Community Pictures Are Needed – At A Function- Text A Pic! Share News & Information With Us! 806-789-8456 Text Line
Sports Brief w/ Mark Allen
Join Mark Allen weekday mornings on 107.3 and 94.1 KSSL! * Gabe Rivera, will be enshrined into theTexas Tech Football Ring of Honor. * Texas Tech head coach Tim Tadlock has been named the 2014 ABCA Coach of the Year.…
TNT BOTTLE ROCKETS – Limited Supply- Yellow Stand On FM 400 – Slaton
Texas Legal – Bottle Rockets are in Limited Supply!!! Yellow Stand on FM 400 – Slaton
Bond Info Meeting @ Slaton High
Flooding In Lubbock
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – The number one problem in our country is apathy…but y\who cares! On B and A Day we had 5 Birthday Celebrants. They were Gretta Cooper(90 yrs young), Billy Biggs, Beverly Droemer,…
VIDEO Hit & Run PRESS CONFERENCE
Slaton Police Chief, Trevor Barnes, discusses the Steak House – Truck – Hit & Run – Click Here
Slaton Steak House Truck (Updated)
Here the details we have so far… UPDATED Other Link – http://www.kcbd.com/story/28900507/authorities-investigating-dead-body-found-in-slaton
KSSL Radiothon Raises Over 17K!!!
The KSSL Radio Station $17,390 Total Raised – South Plains Honor Flight Radiothon! Thank You Listeners
CANCELLED – Tornado Siren Test – Fri & Sat
CANCELLED – Tornado Siren Test, Due To Weather Conditions. Trevor Barnes, Slaton Chief of Police, has informed MySlaton that the Friday 4:30 PM and Saturday 1:00 PM Siren Test has been cancelled due to windy weather conditions and will try…
Wreck, US 84, Slaton, Female 21 from Post
Single vehicle rollover. 21 year old white female from Post (No Name). Air lifted to UMC. Waiting on medical condition. (According to Slaton Chief of Police, Trevor Barnes)
No Abduction In Slaton According To The Chief
Trevor Barnes, Slaton Chief of Police ” Abduction is false. Not at all an abduction. Misinformation. Slaton police did not ever give anyone info about a kidnapping. Slaton citizens can relax.” Chief Barnes has contact media sources to stop the…
Div St and US 84 Roll Over
Details – NOAA.com
WARNING! Don’t Fall for Medicare Card Phone Scam
WARNING!!!Some Slaton Residents have been hit with the Medicare Card Scam! Click Here For The BBB WARNING!
AUDIO: Mayor Englund: His Health and Slaton
Click Here To Listen
Slaton First Responders
Slaton first responders were called to the Slaton Care Center for a Fire Alarm Pull and EMS Call.
Micah, Pt 2: Justice, Mercy and Love
By: Curtis Baker Last week we began to look at the prophetic book of Micah together. Micah is unique among the prophets in that he speaks to both the northern and the southern kingdoms of Israel. Usually the prophets only…
Today – Harvey House Lunch!
County Request – Do You Have A Storm Shelter?
Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the availability of the “Lubbock County Storm Shelter Registration Webpage”. This webpage will be for any Lubbock County Citizen, living outside the City of Lubbock. The site can be accessed…
Senior Citizens Center – News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James (Pix by Jennifer Greer)
We held our Easter hat parade on Thursday. I want to thank all of those who participated. The winners were Jo Lacy and Steve Campbell. I will let you figure out which one was the prettiest and the most original.
Bingo on Monday had 25 players. The secret prize was won by Snow Arguello. The blackout amount of $45.80 was won by Snow Arguello. Come join us for fun next Monday.
Upcoming events – Mark your calendar! – Mon. (Apr. 13) Bingo from 1-2. Tues. (Apr.14) Calvert from 11-12. Thur. (Apr.16) Our monthly Skip-Bo game.
MOW deliveries for March 30 – April 3 were done by Bible Baptist Church. Those who served were Beverly Frazier, Treasure Chance, Nora Munoz, Mickie Fondy, David Jenkins, Martha Rasmussen, Chris Downer, Patricia McIntire, and Robert Hurst.
Mow deliveries for April 13 – April 17 is the responsibility of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Donations: First Methodist Church Fellowship Class
Memorials:
Blake Stafford
Clarence & Carol Kitten
Claudia Stephens
Clarence & Carol Kitten
Ella Mae Hall
Menu: April 13 – 17
Monday 13th – Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Squash, Fruit Cup, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk, Tea/Lemon
Tuesday 14th – Rigatoni w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Lima Beans, Tossed Salad, Mandarin Oranges, 2% Milk, Tea
Wednesday 15th – Pork Chops, Turnip Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Applesauce, Cornbread, 2% Milk
Thursday 16th – Beef Tips Noodles, Meadow Blend Vegetables, Corn, Chocolate or Strawberry Cake, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk
Friday 17th – Hot Dog On Bun, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Seasoned Broccoli, Pineapple Gelatin, 2% Milk
Volunteers – Thank You!
Photo by Lance Bownds Weeds and More Weeds! The wonderful rain that we have had has caused a problem that we are not used to handling. Better yet… we are out of practice. Pictured here are some folks that are…
Slaton ISD Bond Website – Now Online
www.SlatonISDbond.com
TODAY – PLEASE JOIN US! Slaton Senior Citizens Center – OPEN HOUSE & MORE
Harvest Season Is Almost Here!
Signs of the Season – Pumpkins
AMBER ALERT
***** AMBER ALERT *****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,…
Spring Has Sprung!
Pic By Carol Koenig
Lee Allen Benefit – Thank You Everyone!
Weather – Warm and Very Nice
Details – NOAA.com
1+ Inches Rain & Puddles! What A Blessing!
Slaton was Blessed with more than an inch of rain early this morning! Some areas have reported 3 plus inches. More rain possible tonight! Southland area has reported 3 inches.
Slaton AD, Head Coach Chad Terry at Lions Club
Monday at the Lions Club lunch meeting, Slaton coach, Chad Terry spoke of the overall status of football and other sports within the district, The upbeat Terry shared the vision and future how sports are developed in today’s world.
Lee Allen Gossett Benefit – Saturday… See You There!
AUDIO: Mayor Englund – This Week… Pot Holes, Water, Lake, His Health
Audio Conversation with Mayor Dubbin Englund – Discusses Pot Holes, Water, Lake Project and His Health Click Here To Listen
District Opener Varsity Baseball Slaton 1 Brownfield 10 Final
Slaton Orgs Lunch Treatment Lubbock Area Foundation
Lubbock Area Foundation recognized all 2012 to present Grant Recipients with a special luncheon at the Lubbock Country Club. Slaton organizations listed included First United Methodist Snack Program, Mercy Manna, Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton Senior Citizens Center, and The Slaton…
District Opener Softball Slaton 9 Brownfield 19 Final
Slatonite – Read It Today
PIX – Jeff Driver Travels This past Week
by Jeff Driver (MySlaton Guest Photographer) http://jjdriverphotography.com https://www.facebook.com/jjdriver Jeff Driver went to school in Slaton and is a resident of Buffalo Springs Lake. Jeff travels for his work and take photos at the different stops. Here are a few pix…
Mark & Gail Meurer Dallas Trip
FACEBOOK – Posting
GED Classes Offered
Thursday – Meurers In Dallas
Chief Barnes – Lions Club – Community Policing
Slaton Police Chief Trevor Barnes visits with the Lions Club today. His topic was “Community Policing.”
Helping Your Community! Your Community Endowment! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Contact Mark Meurer or one of our board members to find out how you can volunteer to help the Mercy Ministries Area Endowment. Mark Meurer 789-8456
Otis Showed Up at the Car Show
Waiting for Winner
Awards Time Car Show Slaton
Buffalo Lakes – Introducing – Jeff Driver – Guest Photographer
by Jeff Driver (MySlaton Guest Photographer) http://jjdriverphotography.com https://www.facebook.com/jjdriver These photographs are from Buffalo Lakes a couple of weeks ago.
Burn Out
Pinch of the Green!
Who are these men?
Houston Stock Show – Pigs!
by Mark Meurer This is my niece Karsi Carson (Lisa’s daughter). Her pig got sent to the truck!
Nice Day Slaton Car Show
More Car Show
Car Show Slaton
Crowd at Car Show
Art Gallery T-shirt Art on the Square
Rudy Dominguez Family Slaton Car Show
Go Carts Slaton Speedway
Boats at the Car Show
Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Car Show
Food Sausage Wraps & Corn on the Cob
Merchandise Slaton Car Show
David Ehler Slaton Car Show
Steve Adams Slaton Car Show
Slaton Car Show TODAY
Rainbow – Golden Arches
Yesterday a bright Rainbow added beauty to Slaton!
1-3 Inches Area Rainfall
Depending on your location… Area rainfall around the community ranged from 1-3 inches. We thank God for the moisture!
Landmark Is Moving – F.D. Sexton Yellow House
Years ago, as you drove down the dirt road… the landmark for the road was the F.D. Sexton house. The road later became paved and is now known as 20th street. The house clearly visible with it’s yellow color stood…
New Location – Oscar Solis Football Camp
Oscar Solis Football Camp has moved to the Slaton High School football practice field (behind the high school). Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade (Fall 2013) Date: July 18-19, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.oscarsolis.com
Fire Station – Rainfall 8:00 AM July 17
Slaton Lake Project Approval
The City has approved to move forward on the Slaton Lake Project with the support of the Lions Club. The project will be designed to develope the lake area as a park with trees, walking path, grass, park benches among…
Slaton Lake/Park Project
Folks at the City are working on The Slaton Lake/Park Project. Grants are being considered among other ways to create the special recreational location for Slaton. Below you will find artist renditions of different views of the park.
#stand4life
from Laura Burch (facebook page) Pictured: Laura Burch, Jessica Kelly, Melanie Behnke, (Unknown)
New Chief & New Lieutenant
Trevor Barnes is the new Police Chief taking Steve Wheeler’s place. Barnes, in a quick manner, brought back to the force Detective Rick McDowell. Barnes hired McDowell as his new lieutenant.
Special Flower
This special flower was spotted at the Intersection of Lynn & Panhandle. Could it be the Yellow Rose of Texas?
AUDIO: Mayor Englund – Streets & His Health
Take 6 minutes to listen to Mayor Englund as he visits with us about street conditions from this weather and about his current health condition. Click Here To Listen
SVFD Busy 6-15-2013
by Fire Chief Rainwater (iPhone) This is just some of the damage that the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department responded to on 6-5-13. We are currently working to improve our outdoor warning Sierns. (Wind Speeds were recorded upto 114 mph at…
New Building? Not… – A Club House Update
The County Club House at the Park in Slaton looks like a new building from the backside. County Commissioner Mark Heinrich has said that he believes most of the building update will be completed for the July 4th Celebration.
Cool Pool – 100 Degrees Last Week
Temps reached 100+ several days last week! It was hot. This week for the 4th of July temps will be in the 80’s. Last week was a good time to take a dip in the Pool!
Slaton Lake Project – Lions Club
by Mike Lamberson (iphone photo by Mark Meurer) As the new president of the Slaton Lions Club , we as an organization need to move in a pro-active approach to our community. It is important for the Slaton Lions Club…
Horseshoe Bend Closed July 8 – Oct 28
Horseshoe Bend to undergo a $947,000 major overhaul project according to County Commissioner Mark Heinrich. The road wil be closed from July 8 until Oct 28. Below you will find some pictures and a video.
Division Street – Slaton
This is an evening image looking West down Division Street – Slaton.
City of Slaton Website
The City of Slaton’s Website is packed with good and useful information. http://www.slaton.tx.us/
Sunrise Today Beautiful
by Jacqui Neal, KSSL (phone pic) This morning’s sunrise from the Slaton viewpoint was beautiful. A KSSL listener said, “Looks like fire in the sky!”
Slaton High School Class of 1983 Reunion
by Alex J. Hernandez (email) The Slaton High School Class of 1983 is celebrating their 30 year high school reunion on July 3-5, 2013. Schedule of events include: July 3, 2013 – 7:00 PM Meet and Greet: The Office Grill…
July 4 Activities- Slaton (Lubbock County Park)
by Leslie Robinson (email) Slaton Chamber of Commerece Just an update on what’s happening at the park on the 4th of July! Activities: Dunking Booth, water balloons, water polo, inflatable jumper and slide, inflatable boxing, bingo in the club house…
Police Chief Resigns
Slaton Police Chief, Steve Wheeler, resigned during a special Slaton City Council meeting on Monday. Wheeler plans on staying involved in the Slaton Community. Officer Trevor Barnes was appointed as interim chief.
37 Conversation Rules
by Mark Meurer I subscribe to several blogs. One of the blogs, The Art of MANLINESS, always has some great wisdom. This issue discussed proper conversation rules of 1875. These conversation rules are a wonderful way to maintain dignity in…
Slaton Tiger Cheerleaders Top Camp Awards
The Slaton Tiger Cheerleaders returned with awards from camp! Three All-Americans, Camp Spirit Award and Game Time Top Team!
AreoCare Pickup Today
Pix by Madison Worley
Pic: This Morning 8:45 AM Slaton – Slick
Zapatas Mexican Restaurant
Zapatas Mexican Food Restaurant (Old Dairy Queen): I spoke with Daniel Zapata who is the owner of the new restaurant this past Saturday and he plans on having the restaurant open no later than July 1st.
Slaton Public and Private Basements and Cellars (Update)
by Freddie Rainwater, EMT-B, Fire Chief, Fire Marshal June 14, 2013 Mark, I just wanted to give you an update in regards to the registration of Public and Private Basements and Cellars. We currently have approximately 55 private locations and…
SLATON ISD – Calendar – Busy Week!
This Week At Slaton ISD – Calendar Click Here
Synthetic Cannabis – No More in Slaton
Monday, the Slaton City Council passed an emergency ordinance that would ban the distribution of synthetic cannabis within the boundries of the city limit. Businesses that have the products available would have 30 days to remove the items from their…