Area News
United changes hours, offers senior shopping
United in Slaton has announced they will have hours for senior shopping. These will be conducted Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9 a.m. “We are encouraging the community to hold off on their shopping during these designated times so that our elderly community can be free to fill their needs,” said store manager Josh Mullins. The…
Read MoreCity joins county in guidelines on COVID-19
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The recent outbreak of coronavirus and ensuing pandemic has affected several businesses, City and the school district. The City of Slaton approved a declaration of disaster Tuesday afternoon (March 17) during an emergency meeting of City Council. Mayor Lynn Nowlin read the statement, which said there were 57 confirmed cases…
Read MoreFire destroys semi-truck cab
Members of the Slaton Fire Department work to extinguish a semi-truck fire Wednesday afternoon (March 11) on Hwy. 84 near the overpass by South Plains Veterinary Clinic. The fire was quickly extinguished, though the truck cab was a total loss. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreTrustees discuss TIA, search for superintendent
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday (March 10) evening to discuss Teacher Incentive Allotment, hear Slaton citizens opinions on the new superintendent search and to award March’s Teacher of the Month awards. The District TIA team presented to the Board a presentation regarding the plan…
Read MoreSlaton Police, DPS team to arrest 17 in large operation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Police Department worked a joint operation in the area March 10-11, culminating in the arrest of 17 people. They teamed up with the Texas Department of Public Safety Patrol Division, DPS criminal Investigation Division and the South Plains Auto Task Force to complete the operation. Chief of Police…
Read MoreSEDCO has light meeting, hears incoming businesses
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Foundation had a light meeting Thursday (March 12), discussing several short topics. Barbara Hopper, Executive Director, had members sign new confidentiality agreements. These agreements were then put in their actual folders, and is done to ensure that discussions regarding potential businesses remain confidential. The board also…
Read MoreCooking up a fish fry
Members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church helped serve guests plates of fried fish and all the trimmings Friday evening (March 13) during their annual Fish Fry. (Slatonite photo/Gloria Olivares)
Read MoreCity receives update on library issue
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The library is a few steps closer to reopening. City Commissioners heard an update on the library and its focus groups Monday evening (March 9) at City Hall. Commissioner Ward IV Charlie Haynes Jr. has headed two focus groups on the issue. “I suggested that we have a focus group…
Read MoreSPD offering signs to those wishing to not have solicitors at residences
The Slaton Police Department and the City are working to help residents who do not want to have solicitors at their door. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said on average houses are being visited about one time a week by solicitors, and SPD has received many calls about them. He said the outskirts of the…
Read MoreWorks of Art
Guests look at a variety of paintings, drawings and ceramics students have made in all schools Thursday evening (March 5) during an art exhibit in the community hall at Centennial Bank. Refreshments were also served, made by members of the Slaton High School Culinary Arts Department. For more school news, please pick up a copy…
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