Area News
Southland celebrates commencements on field
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may not have been as envisioned, but they still got to toss their mortarboards in the air at home. For a few, twice. Southland High School’s eight seniors graduated Friday evening (June 5) during commencement ceremonies at the football field. Each senior was allowed to have two guests sit…
Read MoreHelp sought in router theft
The Slaton Police Department is seeking information regarding a theft of a router. Sgt. Steve Dekraker said the theft occurred June 7 at 1:51 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Railroad Ave. He said a white van was at the AT&T 4G tower and a router was stolen. The router is valued at $10,000.…
Read MoreChamber to host variety of events during summer
COVID-19 has lead to a delay or cancellation of many events, including the famous Fourth on Broadway conducted in Lubbock. That said, the Slaton Chamber of Commerce will continue events as normal this year… with “social distancing” protocols in place. First up will be a dedication of a new hangar by the Texas Air Museum…
Read MoreVolunteers help out at Pop-Up Food Pantry
Volunteers and workers with the South Plains Food Truck fill car trunks with a variety of goods Saturday morning (June 6) during a pop-up food pantry. For story and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreHarvey House reopens for events, night stays
Slatonite Intern Members of the Slaton Harvey House have adapted to various changes throughout the years. COVID-19 is one cause of such change, as Operations Manager Lynn Melton said the historic railroad museum, bed and breakfast and event hall did not operate for an extended period of time. “We were closed for basically two months,”…
Read More3 vehicle wreck leaves minor injuries, delays
The Slaton Police Department worked the scene of a three vehicle accident Wednesday evening (May 27) on Hwy. 84 near the Woodrow Road overpass. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said there was a slow moving vehicle on the highway, that was just over the overpass when a black truck rear ended a suburban transporting an…
Read MoreRoosevelt class celebrates success on golf range
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM 4ORE! Golf in Lubbock was full of eagles Friday morning (May 29). They weren’t the avian kind, with golfers worried about accidentally hitting them, but the 66 graduates of the Roosevelt High School Class of 2020 for their commencements. The ceremony was moved from its original location to the golf…
Read MorePop-up food pantry to be offered Saturday in Slaton
The South Plains Food Bank will be hosting a pop-up food pantry Saturday (June 6) from 9-11 a.m. at the Tiger Football Field. Boxes will be limited and distribution will be first come, first served. They will be limited to one item per vehicle. “We are noticing that in the smaller communities it is harder…
Read MoreSpring, summer cleanup to continue through June 13
Those needing to clean out their houses of items to recycle and bring to the City’s center can do so for free and longer hours on some days. The City of Slaton has opened the recycling center for extended days for the next two weeks, which began Monday (June 1) and will continue through June…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in May sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its May sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $68,571.45 in May, a 4.11 percent increase from May 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $264,022.87 a 1.69 percent decrease from the 2019 year-to-date total of $268,567.85 Ransom Canyon and Post saw an…
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