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A LOOMING COWBOYS DISASTER?

by Glenn Branscum Blog MR. JONES SCARED OF… (DEZ) RAY RICE TYPE INCIDENT? Some things make absolutely no-sense until… they make total-sense. And, I am sure hoping that the Dallas Cowboys management has not been sandbagging the Dez Bryant contract…

City of Slaton SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

by Mike Lamberson, City Manager Due to the overabundance of tree limbs from the storm we will open the recycle center from Tuesday the 11th thru Friday the 14th from noon till 7 p.m. and regular hours on Saturday.

Air Show Pix

The weather was awesome! Several thousand people showed up to watch the air show. Great Food too!

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS

By Janet James Food for thought – Laugh often, long and loud, laugh until you gasp for breath. Listen up – All of you 42 players! Our first monthly game of 42 will be held on Tuesday June 11th at…

High Winds & Rain Hit Hard

High winds swept through the area last night with 70-80 mph winds.  Signs down, Trailers Flipped and Trees Uprooted. (Facebook – Madison Worley Photo)  

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.

Southland Weekly Bulletin

GREETINGS SOUTHLAND EAGLES!!! DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK: May 13  School Board Meeting at 7:30pm in the Administration Building May 14  End-Of-Course Exam – Algebra I and Geometry May 14  High School Girls Spring League Basketball-TBA May 14  5th and…

7AM-7PM Election Day Voting

7AM-7PM Election Day Voting May 11 City Election Day PLEASE VOTE Early Voting – April 29 thru May 7th 8 AM to 5 PM everyday except Tuesday May 7th 8 AM to 8 PM Location – Slaton ISD Administration Building

Sr Citizen News

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet Jame Food for thought – The most wasted of all days is one without laughter! We had B and A day last Wednesday.  Those celebrating their birthdays were Mary Edmunds, Estelle Heinrich, Jo Ann Williams, Janis…

GodTube Video

Take 3 Minutes To Be Inspired This is one of the most FANTASTIC things we have ever seen! This Gymnastics group put on the most dazzling performance of tricks that completely stunned the judges…including Simon. WOW, God made humans so…

Calm Before Storm

Rapid Moving Cloud Tuesday evening a rapid moving thunder cloud moved through Slaton bringing high winds and no rain.

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

Tech football inked 18 players yesterday bringing the 2015 class to 20 signees. Tech men beat  Kansas State 64-47 last night. Lady Raiders lost to Kansas 71-67 Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 128-114 San Antonio Spurs defeat the…

National Day of Prayer May 2

National Day of Prayer – You Are Invited! Sponsored by The Slaton Ministerial Alliance by Rev. Steve Campbell Please join us on Thursday, May 2  for the National Day of Prayer -at Mercy Retreat  Center – 12:00 noon – lunch…

LUBBOCK – New Left Turn Signals

JANUARY 30, 2014 LUBBOCK — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be installing new traffic signals with flashing yellow left turn arrows next week at the I-27/82nd Street and the US 87/98th Street intersections as part of an effort…

The Prayer That Shocked The World

When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard: Heavenly Father, We come before You today to ask Your Forgiveness and seek…

WE CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!

WE CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH! New Orleans, June 19 / JUNETEENTH.com —  The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans – from a horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to the pinnacle of human endeavors. It is a…

Today – FYI

JUNE 19, 2014 JUNETEENTH NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY GARFIELD THE CAT DAY RECESS AT WORK DAY NATIONAL MARTINI DAY Birthdays: Paula Abdul – 62 Dirk Nowitzki – 36 Kathleen Turner – 60 Robin Tunney – 42 Poppy Montogomery – 39…

DOG ALERT! Found Your Dog!

This cute little girl was by the park over the weekend, and I picked her up beside the Slaton Care Center yesterday – Wed, when I saw her again. If she belongs to you, or if you would like to…

TODAY – FYI

JUNE 18, 2014 NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY – NATIONAL SPLURGE DAY BIRTHDAYS TODAY Blake Shelton, 38 Paul McCartney, 72 Alana De la Garza, 38 7-Eleven introduces ‘Doritos Loaded’ to Dallas Texas Politics To Be Lone Star Of New HBO Series…

Overnight US 87 bridge work scheduled

WHAT: Restricting Woodrow Road (CR 7600) access to US 87 to allow for bridge work WHEN: Wednesday, June 18 WHERE: US 87 / Woodrow Road (CR 7600) interchange EVENT: Beginning at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 18, the Texas Department…

Grant Opportunities Expand for Slaton

Mark Allen Meurer sits on the board of the Lubbock Area Foundation via Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment.  Grant opportunities abound with the affiliation. This picture is at a Grant Committee Award Meeting of the Lubbock Area Foundation this past…

Today is Flag Day!

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.[1] The United States Army…

Sports Brief w/ Mark Allen

* The San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 107-86 victory last night. Spurs lead series 3-1. Game 5  Sunday 7pm ABC. * The Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 last night. Tonight Tampa Bay Rays. * The Texas…

Woodrow Road Overpass Almost Done!

It is finally happening!  Woodrow Road and the Tahoka Hwy (87) will finally be a safer place to cross.  Thank you everyone who helped make this possible.It has been a long time coming.  Amen! Prayers Answered!  (Photo by Chris Atkinson)

Community Development Reached 1 Year – Success!

The Community Development Group meet today and discussed the upcoming plans of action within Slaton.  Ann Marie Wright, Chamber of Commerce President,  reviewed the Landmark Slaton Sign, Clean Up Slaton and Fix-it.  Approximately one year ago was the initial implementation…

US 84 & Woodrow Road – Overnight Closure June 10, 7PM

Texas Department of Transportation Dianah Ascencio, Public Information Officer Overnight closures scheduled for US 87 bridge beam work.  June 10, 7 PM LUBBOCK — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will perform overnight road closures along the US 87 bridge…