Area News
Fire still under investigation
Members of the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish a fire that spread over two structures last Wednesday (Sept. 11) along 10th St. The buildings had been condemned just a few hours before the fire started. Members of the Buffalo Springs VFD also were called to the scene. Both structures are a complete loss…
Read More6 indicted in connection to Celestino Rodriguez case
The grand jury indicted six of the seven people arrested on various charges in the disappearance and death of Celestino Rodriguez, 79, of Slaton. Heather Casias, 35, was indicted for murder. She is being held in the Lubbock County Detention Center on $250,000 bond. David Hampton 53, and Brett Garza, 33, were indicted for murder and credit…
Read MoreCheer time
Tuffette and the Slaton High School Cheer squad lead the crowd in a cheer Wednesday evening (Sept. 5) during the community pep rally. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreThe 2019 Slaton Homecoming Queen is…
Michelle Jaramillo was crowned the 2019 Slaton High School Homecoming Queen Friday (Sept. 6) at halftime of the Tiger’s game against Brownfield. She was escorted by her father, Joe. She was honored to be selected as queen. “It’s amazing and awesome. All glory to God because he helped me to get here and thank you…
Read MoreThe 2019 Slaton homecoming king is…
Shaun Smith was crowned the 2019 Homecoming King during the community pep rally Wednesday (Sept. 4) at Tiger Stadium. He was surprised to receive the honor. “(It’s) completely unexpected. Thank you to the band for that,” he said, humbly accepting his win as “just a guy wearing a silly crown.” He looked at the bigger…
Read MoreCity approves 2019-20 tax rate, budget
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton approved the tax rate and budget for the 2019-20 year Monday evening (Sept. 9) at City Hall. The budget includes an interest and sinking fund of $484,552, general fund of $4,047,382, a water and sewer budget of $1,956,500 and $198,200 for the cemetery. The adopted budget…
Read MoreSlaton Area Endowment to award grants
The Slaton Area Endowment will present a total of $8,500 in grants to five recipients Friday (Sept. 13) at halftime of the varsity football game. The recipients are: Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation – State Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial; City of Slaton Emergency Services – Santa Red & Blue; Llano Estacado Silver Star…
Read MoreMan killed in rollover accident
A Tuesday evening accident (Sept. 10) along the U.S. Hwy. 84, near All American Chevrolet, killed one man and sent another to the hospital. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported David Danks, 66, was killed in the crash, which occurred just before 5:20 p.m. The driver was taken to Covenant Medical Center by a…
Read MoreFire destroys buildings
Members of the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish a fire in the 1300 block of S. 10th St. Wednesday (Sept. 11) afternoon. The Buffalo Springs Fire Department also sent firefighters. Kade Kitten, assistant fire chief of the Slaton VFD, said they found two structures on fire. The fire was mostly out by 3 p.m. and…
Read MoreThe 2019 Homecoming Court announced
The 2019 Slaton High School Homecoming Court is, back row, Gavin Garcia, Laz Galindo, Shaun Smith, Quevon McDaniel and Mario Sanchez; and front row, Zanady Coronado, Michelle Jaramillo, Madison Mosako, Mallorie Rivera and Micha Redden. The king will be crowned on Wednesday night (Sept. 4) at the community pep rally after the parade, while the…
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