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…
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Halftime: Slaton Tigerettes 24 Shallowater 26
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…
Damaging Winds
Toon w/ Sam Hill “Dog Can’t Wait!”
114 MPH Winds – Slaton Fire Dept
by Mike Lamerson The Slaton Fire Department clocked wind speeds up to 114 MPH from the storm that tore through the South Plains Wednesday Night.
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)
Final: Southland Ladies 27 vs Lorenzo 56
Halftime: Southland Ladies 16 vs Lorenzo 32
Friday: Tigerettes vs Shallowater 6pm at LCU
The Slaton Tigerettes will play Shallowater for the Area Title Friday at LCU 6pm. The Tigerettes are the Home Team. Go Tigerettes…
Final: Slaton Boys 41 vs Denver City 44 by Chris Smith
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.
Tigerettes beat Presidio 58 – 26 by Chris Smith
Memorial Day – We Honor Our Heroes
Still Time… BlingItFirst @ Civic Center NOW
Today: Lubbock Civic Center – BlingItFirst.com – Stop By Our Booth!!!
TODAY @ Lubbock Civic Center FUNKY JUNK SHOW BlingItFirst has numerous items on Sale! Come By Our Booth! We are on the first row! See You Soon! Shop www.BlingItFirst.com
FINAL: Slaton 56 Brownfield 71 by Chris Smith
Final: Southland 46 Meadow 76
Halftime: Slaton 23 Brownfield 37 by Chris Smith
Halftime: Southland 22 Meadow 42
TEST AREA – Coming Soon Live Audio
markmeurer is on Mixlr
Tuesday – FM 400 – Road Blocked
by Jennifer Gossett Tuesday – Accident on Fm 400 around 1:45 Pm had no injuries.
Summer-Like Weather
Summer Like Weather In Slaton The official first day of summer is Friday, June 21st.
FINAL: Slaton 59 vs Roosevelt 47
Pic by Chris Smith
FINAL: Southland 59 Wilson 39
Halftime: Slaton 25 Roosevelt 23
Pic by Chris Smith
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…
Halftime: Southland 30 Wilson 16
Final: Tigerettes 51 Roosevelt 44
Pic by Chris Smith
Election Results
Englund & Lopez ReElected
Final: Southland Ladies 54 Wilson 24
Halftime: Slaton Tigerettes 20 Roosevelt 25
Pic by Chris Smith
It Rains In Slaton
Here is living proof that It Does Still Rain In Slaton!
Halftime: Southland 28 Wilson 8
Slaton Info – City Data Online
Did you know this about Slaton? City-Data Click Here For More Information Data
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
Slaton 54 Idalou 44 Final
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…
Southland 39 vs New Home 62 Final
Halftime Slaton 19 Idalou 17
Tigerettes 30 vs Idalou 31 Final
EMERGENCY ALERT SATURDAY
EMERGENCY ALERT SATURDAY, MAY 4 Citywide Sirens will be tested in 3 minute cycles starting at 11:00 AM EMERGENCY ALERT
New Home over Southland Ladies 37 – 11 Final
At halftime Idalou 14 Slaton Tigerettes 7
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…
George Jones Died April 26, 2013
George Jones Sings Amazing Grace Click Here to Listen
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…
Tigerette Softball District Champions
Tigerette Softball District Champions by Carlene Greene The community is proud of our Tigerettes! Congratulations for the hardwork it takes to be Champions!
Ropes beats Southland Eagles 67 -29
Post Beats Tigers 56-48
Tigerettes beat Post 47 – 19
Ropes Girls beat Southland Ladies 40 – 15
The Day The Music Died
http://nationaldaycalendar.com/latest-posts/
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…
Slaton Tigerettes 46 Denver City 36 Final
Tigerettes Beat Denver City
Saturday – 1st Day Summer
Summer Solstice is on Saturday, June 21, 2014
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…
Chamber Hosted Biz After Hours @ Antique Mall – Thank You Becky!
Tonight Ball Game Link – Slaton Tigerettes 6:30 PM, Tigers 8:30 PM @ Denver City
MySlaton.com is On facebook – Please “Like” us on facebook
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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…
Harvey House Lunch Menu
New Book – Best Selling Author and Vietnam Veteran
by Chad Wilson Former Slatonite Dennis Brooks, Best Selling Author and Vietnam Veteran who received 2 Bronze Stars for Valor, 28 air medals, 2 Purple Hearts and a Congressional Life Saving Medal had a book signing at The Slaton Bakery…
Dad, It’s Your Day!
Happy Birthday Lee Meurer
Car Fire Near Sonic Today
Phone Pic From – Madison Worley
AMBER ALERT
TNT Fireworks Training
TNT Will Have a Fireworks Stand with Bryce Meurer (Son of Mark & Gail). Location is on 400.
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)
Slaton Tigers beat Roosevelt 50-41 by Chris Smith
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…
Wilson Takes Southland 54-46
Tigerettes beat Roosevelt 45-35 by Chris Smith
Southland Ladies beat Wilson 45-31
Snow In Slaton – 8:30 AM Thursday
Weds Lunch @ Harvey House
by Slaton Harvey House FB
Garage Sales All Over Slaton Today!
Slaton Care Center Garage Sale for Residents Rummage Sale at First Christian Church
Thursday Night Music @ Casa
Cathy Whitten & Jacqui Neal entertained folks at Casa De Miguel’s Thursday Night!
Final Southland Eagles 28 vs New Home 68
Final Tigerettes 37 vs Idalou 46
Try this now. It won’t hurt anything! You will learn something very useful!
I want to make sure you can read the words on this screen. A simple way to adjust the font size or image size on your computer screen. Hold down the ctrl key and tap the “+” or “–” key…
Southland Lady Eagles 37 vs New Home 28 Final
D-Day Anniversary
We Salute Those That Served on D-Day and Those Who Have Served Us Since! Lean more – Click Here
Tigerettes Take The Tip. At 5min Score 2-2
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…
Lubbock (Area) – Is It Boring?
Ranked #1 as the Most Boring Place in America! Read the article – Click Here