Area News
Gins near end of bailing season, count in Top 10
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The 2019 cotton harvest and bailing is nearing the end of its run. One area gin, New Home is still ginning as of press time. The others six gins – Slaton Co-op, Acuff-McClung, Texas Star Co-op, Idalou and Lubbock Cotton Growers, have finished up their seasons. Texas Star Co-op Gin…
Read MoreNew Year’s Luck
The Slaton Harvey House hosted a New Year’s Day celebration Wednesday (Jan. 1), serving a “good luck” dish of black-eyed peas and cornbread. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreGetting ready for the Show
Shy’Ann, left, and Anastasia Villegas help get Micah Lusk’s barrow ready for the Slaton Stock Show Monday (Jan. 6). It will be conducted Saturday (Jan. 11) beginning at 10 a.m. All are invited to attend and see the students show off their projects, which include barrows and lambs. There will also be a live and…
Read MoreChamber accepting award nominations for annual banquet
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is again accepting nominations for its annual awards banquet, which will be conducted Feb. 24. Nominations are sought for Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Boss of the Year. This is an opportunity to recognize those who have contributed to the City of Slaton during the year.…
Read More‘Harveyologist’ donates lithographs to Slaton
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Harvey House recently received three lithographs from a long time railroad worker, and “Harveyologist” to adorn the building. Brenda Thowe, a retired railroad worker from Fort Worth, donated the three items to put on display. “(Brenda) was so sweet to give us these to us,” said Harvey House…
Read MoreNowlin sworn in as Slaton Mayor
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Lynn Nowlin was sworn in as the Mayor of Slaton Monday evening (Dec. 30) during a special called meeting of City Council. She has been acting as Mayor Pro-Tem after the death of D.W. “Dubbin” Englund on May 28. Nowlin submitted her letter of resignation for Commissioner Ward II. City…
Read MoreFoggy Friday multi-vehicle wreck leaves 2 injured
A multi-vehicle wreck Friday morning (Dec. 27) sent two to the hospital and damaging 11 vehicles, eight of them at the scene. The initial wreck occurred at 10:42 a.m. in Zone 2 of E. Hwy 84 between two vehicles. While it was being investigated by Department of Public Safety Troopers, a semi-trailer heading east jackknifed…
Read More4 arrested in burglary spree
A chance observation lead to the arrest of four people on multiple charges Friday (Dec. 27). Nicholas Ethan Enriquez, 19, Nathaniel Josiah Campos, 19, Tyrell Collins, 17, and Dominique James Arguijo, 19 were arrested on charges of burglary of a vehicle, engaging in organized criminal activity (burglary), and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Collins, an adult,…
Read MoreResidents receive treat of a winter carriage ride
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Residents at the Library of Legacies received a surprise Dec. 19 when they saw a carriage ride outside their community. The staff offered carriage rides to the Slaton and Littlefield residents, staff and community through the night. Michelle Craig, owner of Library of Legacies, said they did this to create…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue helps 140+ families
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM More than 149 volunteers loaded up bags full of Christmas cheer to deliver to more than 140 families, including more than 300 children, and the homebound in need Saturday morning (Dec. 21) during Santa Red and Blue. The event set a new record for volunteers and those helped. Chief of…
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