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Slaton, Area celebrate July 4
y Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Almost 2 inches in rains over Wednesday and Thursday did not deter Slaton from having its annual Fourth of the Square Friday (July 4). The event started with a patriotic parade before the Festival on the Square. Miss Firecracker was Charlee Chancellor. Second place was Landree Gonzales and third place…
Read MorePolice investigate truck rollover
Members of The Slaton Police Department and Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office work the scene of a cattle trailer rollover Wednesday (July 2) along FM 400. The fire department was also called. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in June sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of June. Slaton received $68,513.27 in June, a 0.74 percent increase from June 2024’s $68,005.13. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $409,766.75 in June, a 6.42 percent decrease from June 2024’s $437,898.88 Buffalo Springs and Wilson saw an increase over the…
Read MoreA flying showcase: Biennial Airshow draws crowds
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Planes of all kinds – military, aerobatic, and experimental – were all on display for people to watch take flight during the Biennial Texas Airshow Saturday (June 14) at the Slaton Municipal Airport. The show also helps support the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, which is a chapter of the…
Read MoreSEDCO 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 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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