Area News
2023 baling season underway
From Staff Reports The 2023 Cotton ginning season is currently underway. As of press time Tuesday (Nov. 21) 133,420 bales have been produced. Last year’s season ended in December, where a total of 154,828 bales were ginned. This was well below the record setting total in 2021 of 741,556 bales. As of press time Tuesday,…
Read MoreArea Champs
The Roosevelt Eagles hoist the Area championship trophy after coming back to defeat the Crane Cranes 20-14 Friday evening (Nov. 17) in Big Spring. The team plays Wall tonight (Friday) at 5 p.m. in Shallowater. For story on the game and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO approves mural design
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved a mural design for its building and discussed other items Thursday afternoon (Nov. 16) during its monthly meeting. Executive Barbara Hopper presented several new mural designs by the artist. She said they were allowed to change three items as part of the agreement. The…
Read MoreMinisterial Alliance Thanksgiving service benefits those in need
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Ministerial Alliance conducted a Thanksgiving Service Sunday evening (Nov. 19) at Lighthouse Apostolic Church. The event also had an offering for the food and hygiene pantry located at the Earl Powell Center as well as other community service efforts. A total of $978 was raised for the pantry,…
Read MoreSHS, RHS cheer perform at Disney
Slaton and Roosevelt High School cheerleaders are two of the teams who were selected for the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 17-20. The individuals invited to perform were part of a group of team leaders selected from Varsity Spirit summer camp this summer. The cheerleaders performed in…
Read MoreJJ’s celebrates 22 years with cake
JJ’s Cafe celebrated 22 years in business with 22 cakes Wednesday (Nov. 15) at its restaurant. Customers were treated to complimentary slice of cake. Joy Sims, who owns JJ’s along with Jodie Sims, said she had owned a restaurant in Lubbock for years before moving to Slaton. “As a child, the oldest of four girls…
Read MoreNews in brief
Wreath laying set for Dec. 16 at Cemetery Slaton will have a wreath laying ceremony Dec. 16 as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths can be sponsored to put on a veterans grave. For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0031P or scan the QR code at businesses around town. ••••• Peoples Bank open house set for…
Read MoreCity approves bid for Woodrow Road repairs
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Board of Trustees approved a bid for JST Concrete and Dirt Works for the Woodrow Road Paving Improvements Monday evening (Nov. 13) during its regular monthly meeting. City Manager Wade Willson said they had several good bids. for the project, which included estimates for a pavement…
Read MoreTigers finish season in Bi-District
The Slaton Tigers football team listens to the school song played for the final time this season after a 52-0 loss to the Shallowater Mustangs Friday evening (Nov. 10) at Lowery Field in Lubbock. The team finishes its season in Bi-District. For story on game, including Roosevelt’s win over Friona in Bi-District, please read the Thursday edition of…
Read MoreLions presents checks as part of Giving Tuesday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Lions Club presented checks to several local organizations Monday afternoon (Nov.13) during its annual Giving Tuesday. Organizations benefitted were Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Meals on Wheels, Weekend Snack Sack program, Ministerial Alliance, Santa Red & Blue, Slaton Stock Show, Slaton Band Boosters, Slaton Athletic Boosters, Slaton Harvey…
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