SEDCO approves Director review
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved increasing Executive Director Lezlee Harlan’s salary Thursday afternoon (June 12) during a special meeting. The Board also reviewed a building donated for Project 2024-25-5. The Board went into executive session. When it reconvened, it took no action regarding a building donated for a project.…
Read MoreJuneteenth events set for Saturday
Together in Grace will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration June 21 from 1:30-5 p.m. at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. There will be family oriented entertainment and activities, including a parade and barbecue cookoff. The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. to the event. There will also be a cookoff event this…
Read MoreCity, SISD reminds public about tornado shelters
Recently, several tornadic storms swept across the South Plains. Several of these storms had a tornado touchdown and damage, leading to the need for shelters to be open. The City and Slaton Independent School District wanted to remind the public of tornado shelters in the City of Slaton that can be used in cases of…
Read MoreHaving some fun at Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School campers sing a song Wednesday (June 11) at First Baptist Church. Participants listened to Bible stories, played games, ate dinner and participated in other Bible themed activities. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreGeorge Valdez Colegio
George Valdez Colegio Nov. 7, 1939-June 7, 2025 George Valdez Colegio, Jr., 85, of Slaton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Private family viewing only. A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Englunds Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at…
Read MoreJ. Martin Basinger
J. Martin Basinger April 28, 1932 May 24, 2025 J. Martin Basinger, of Kent County, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. J. Martin was born on April 28, 1932 in Lynn County to Thomas…
Read MoreShirley Marlene West Copeland
Shirley Marlene West Copeland Aug. 28, 1935-May 29, 2025 Shirley Marlene West Copeland departed this life to walk those streets of gold on May 29, 2025. A memorial celebration will be hosted by the family on Saturday, June 7 at 11 am at Englunds Chapel in Slaton. (Casual dress…No grief). She was born on Aug. 28,…
Read MoreRafael M. Valderaz
Rafael M. Valderaz Aug. 16, 1941-May 30, 2025 We bid farewell to our father, Rafael M. Valderaz, AKA “El Pie” who departed from this world on May 30, 2025 in Lubbock at the age of 83 years old. Viewing will be 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Englunds Chapel, followed by…
Read MoreTexas Museum Airshow Saturday
The biennial Texas Air Museum Airshow will be conducted June 14 at the Slaton Municipal Airport. The gates open at 8 a.m. and the show runs from noon-4 p.m. Scheduled to perform this year include are Mike “Spanky” Galloway Aerobatic Air Show, Miles Turner Airshows, Tora Tora Tora, Mark Marston’s Super Stearman, a CAF P-40…
Read MoreCity approves grant, services
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the second reading of a resolution authorizing the Slaton Economic Development Corporation to undertake a project incentive Monday evening (June 8) during its regular meeting in City Hall. SEDCO approved a grant April 17, 2025 to give 6H Hargrave Holdings LLC dba Hargrave Manufacturing…
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