Area News
Honoring local veterans
American flags were set outside buildings such as First Baptist Church and other residents Wednesday (Nov. 11) during Veterans Day. Slaton FFA put them out as part of a flag program fundraiser. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreDonations sought for annual Giving Tuesday
From Staff Reports Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, and the Slaton Area Endowment is seeking donations to help give back to causes they celebrate. The annual giving back event began Nov. 3, and donors can go online to slatonareaendowment.org, clicking on Giving Tuesday. This will take the person to a site where they…
Read MoreRaider Aviation to offer charter flights in area
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Those not wanting to deal with all the rushing, lines and check-in requirements of airports have an opportunity now to take a charter plane straight out of Slaton. Raider Aviation started the last week in October offering people the opportunity to take charter flights out of their hangar to anywhere…
Read MoreCross Country season ends at Regionals
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton and Roosevelt High School cross country teams competed in the Regional Cross Country meet Monday afternoon (Nov. 9) at Mae Simmons Park. While no one advanced to State this year, both schools celebrated accomplishemnts made by their runners throughout the COVID-altered season. For Slaton, Mary Jo Parker finished…
Read More1 arrested on various drug, theft charges
A welfare check by the Slaton Police Department Monday afternoon (Nov. 9) lead to the arrest of a Lubbock woman on multiple charges. Trwyna Leah Shaw, 45, was arrested on charges of failure to identify-fugitive from justice, posession of a controlled substance, penalty group one, with intent to deliver between four and 200 grams, possession…
Read MoreCentennial completes change to Happy State Bank
Centennial Bank completed its transition to Happy State Bank this past weekend. The merger was agreed upon earlier this year, and the transition took several months to complete. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton resident seeks help to continue ministry in Brazil
Samuel Isaac Rodriguez of Slaton, currently in Brazil, is working with a ministry called Dunamis. He’s also needing some help with his mission. Rodriguez, the son of Samuel and Irene Rodriguez of Slaton, has covering in Pursue Missions, a missions organization from Church of the Rock, Lubbock. He is still looking for those who would…
Read MoreSPD responds to semitruck fire
The Slaton Police and Fire Departments as well as other departments worked on the scene of a semitruck fire Wednesday morning (Nov. 4) at the intersection of FM 1585 and Hwy. 84. Police closed the freeway for several hours and directed traffic as the fire was extinguished. (Photo courtesy the Slaton Police Department)
Read MoreTaliaferro elected Commissioner Ward II for Slaton
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton has a new Commissioner Ward II. Jim Taliaferro won in the general election Tuesday evening (Nov. 3), defeating opponent Doyce Field. In unofficial results Taliaferro has 69.57 percent of the votes with 327 total, while Field has 30.43 percent of the votes with 143 total votes. A total…
Read MoreTrunk-or-Treat fun
A herd of dinosaurs collects candy from JM Martin’s truck Saturday evening (Oct. 31) during the annual Chamber of Commerce Trunk-or-Treat in Downtown. The trunks were spaced every other parking lot to allow for social distancing, and guests could start on either side and work their way around. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of…
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