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Man arrested for drug possession
A Slaton man was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, penalty group one, between one and four grams. Slaton Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said David Lamont Busby, 45, was arrested Oct. 7.. He said a call had come in at 12:17 a.m. 500 block of W. Crosby St with a…
Read MoreWilson’s homecoming royalty
The 2019 Wilson High School Homecoming King and Queen are Tony Pantoja and Iveth Portillo. Wilson beat Cotton Center. 51-39. For more information on other Homecoming events as well as sports, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreCities see increases in September sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its September sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $51,622.52 in September, a 8.62 percent increase from September 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $477,182.17, a 7.19 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $445,156.83. Post saw a decrease while…
Read MoreTrio honored at Ag, Commerce banquet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Three area workers in the farm and railroad industry were honored at the annual Chamber of Commerce Ag and Commerce Banquet Monday morning (Sept. 30) at First Baptist Church’s Activity Center. Tommy Johnson was named Railroader of the year, Lloyd Kitten the Farm Hand of the Year and John Fields…
Read MoreBoot Scootin’ street dance to be held Friday
There will be a Street Dance Friday (Oct. 4) from 7-11 p.m. on the Slaton Town Square, 9th and Garza streets. The event is hosted by the Slaton Chamber of Commerce and presented by Lorentz and Centennial Bank. Performing will be the Rex Thomas Band and TJ Broscoff’s Southern Satellite. The show is free, and…
Read MoreSlaton men arrested in joint operation with Lubbock
The Slaton Police Department conducted a joint operation Sept. 30 with a specialized tactical unit from the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office. The goal was to target those who had felony warrants. Among those arrested were Travis Lira, Matthew Shepard, Gabriel Gonzales and Jonathan Gonzales. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreRoosevelt’s homecoming royalty
The 2019 Roosevelt High School Homecoming King and Queen are Riley Wenzel and Hannah Yelverton. The Eagles defeated Floydada 28-25. For more information on other Homecoming events as well as sports, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreA bright start to a Saturday morning
Lions Club Members Josh Mullins (left) with United Supermarkets and Slaton ISD Assistant Superintendent Jim Andrus make some more pancakes quickly for hungry guests Saturday morning (Sept. 28) during a Pancake Breakfast at First Baptist Church’s Activity Center. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Lions Club, and featured all you can eat pancakes…
Read MoreChamber luncheon honorees announced
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of several awards that will be awarded at the annual Chamber Ag and Commerce Luncheon Monday (Sept. 30). The event will be conducted from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center, 9th and Scurry streets. The Farmer of the Year is John Fields. …
Read MoreSedco nears move to Type B Corporation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Foundation found the could soon change to their long sought Type B Corporation Thursday afternoon (Sept. 19) during its monthly meeting at the SEDCO building. Barbara Hopper, Executive Director of SEDCO, said it was a “good birthday present” when the City Council approved the change during…
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