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Annual Car Show, Cruise to celebrate 25th anniversary
Registration is underway for car owners who want to participate in the 25th annual Rock and Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise, which will be conducted July 17 and 18 in downtown Slaton. A cruise will be conducted downtown that Friday evening (July 17) at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration will begin at 6 p.m. with a…
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Read MoreHouse total loss in early afternoon fire
Members of the Slaton Fire Department worked the scene of a house fire Thursday afternoon (June 11) at the intersection of Geneva and 1st Streets. Also assisting was the Buffalo Springs Fire Department. The house is a total loss. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSPD arrests 1 in package thefts
The Slaton Police Department has arrested a man in a string of missing packages from the Slaton Post Office. Joseph Michael Hamilton, 30, of Slaton was arrested on charges of theft greater than $2,500 with priors and evading arrest on foot. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MorePrayer March, Rally strives for all to have unity, togetherness, peace
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A group of about 20 people gathered together at the City town square Saturday evening (June 13). Their goal? To pray for peace, unity and togetherness during a time the nation fights for racial justice, COVID-19 and other hardships. Charlie D. Haynes Jr., Commissioner Ward IV and co-organizer of the…
Read MoreTrustees approve resignation, contracts
The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees had a busy session Tuesday (June 9) during its regular monthly meeting. The Board convened in executive session under several provisions of the Texas Government code regarding approval of personnel employment, assignments, suspensions and resignations at 7:47 p.m. They reconvened in open session nearly an hour later.…
Read MoreFish Fry to be Friday
The Larry T. Neal Memorial Fish Fry will be conducted Friday (June 19) at 6 p.m. at the Slaton International Airport. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Slaton Lions Club Scholarship Fund. Reservations are required to eat and to reserve a spot call Neal Aircraft at 828-5892.
Read MoreHarvey House to host pancake breakfast Saturday
The Harvey House will host its annual sausage and pancake fundraiser breakfast Saturday (June 20) from 8-11 a.m. at its location, 400 Railroad Ave. Donations are accepted for the meal. Diners can eat indoors and carry-out is available. For information call 828-5900.
Read MoreAirport dedicates new hangar, conducts Fly-In
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The historic airplanes at the Texas Air Museum won’t be quite as crowded anymore, thanks to a generous donor building them a new hangar. The John Beck Hanger was dedicated Saturday morning (June 13) at the Slaton Municipal Airport. It was part of a Fly-In lunch and sale that was…
Read MoreCity approves SEDCO projects
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM City Commissioners approved three grants from the Slaton Economic Development Corporation Monday evening (June 7) during its monthly meeting at City Hall. They also approved SEDCO’s creation of 12 COVID-19 grants for $1,500 each, and budget amendments to accommodate. Mayor Lynn Nowlin said SEDCO accepts the information for the grant…
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