Area News
Trustees discuss HB3 impact on salaries
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern The impact of Texas House Bill 3 on teacher salaries was discussed during a special-called Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday (July 8). With the bill being passed during the Texas 86th Legislative Session, the Board reviewed changes that could occur regarding teacher salaries and discussed…
Read MoreSlaton man arrested for aggravated assault
A Slaton resident was arrested on charges of aggravated assault causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon and is being investigated for possible arson. Hecktor Gatica Torres, 46, was arrested June 7 in the 1200 block of S. 5th St. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreCrowds help local business at Save Our Sausage Haus
Fellowship, fund and fireworks combined to help a local businessman Saturday (July 6) during Save Our Sausage Haus fundraiser and street dance in downtown. The event, put together by Jason Corley, benefitted Klemke’s Sausage Haus, which burned down in a fire June 15. The event featured live music, a live and silent auction, drawings, food…
Read MorePacket pick up for city council special election open
Packet pick up is open to run in a special election to fill the unexpired terms of Mayor and Council member Ward IV. Mayor D.W. “Dubbin” Englund died May 28, while James A. “Buster” Tucker, Commissioner Ward IV, passed away May 23. Pam King with the City of Slaton said several people so far have…
Read MoreLocal businesses look forward to the future after fire
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Rod Klemke, owner of Klemke’s Sausage Haus as well as the Antique Store, was heartbroken when his building was destroyed June 15. “(The fire) devastating, but each day I’m looking forward toward the future, trying to figure out where to go and what to do,” he said at his barbecue…
Read MoreCleaning up, moving on from fire
City of Slaton workers continue to remove debris from the site of a June 15 fire that destroyed Klemke’s Sausage Haus and Antique Shop as well as Slaton Family Medical Clinic. The Slaton Bakery will be closed until at least July 11 to finish up cleaning and repairs. For story, featuring comments from all three…
Read MoreCity approves 3 people to boards
The Slaton City Council approved the appointments of three people on two boards Monday (July 1) during a special called meeting at City Hall. Cleve Kerby was appointed to the Slaton Economic Development Corporation Board. He will fill out the remainder of a term until the Board turns into a Type B. Mayor Pro-Tem and…
Read MorePolice: License plates being removed from cars
The Slaton Police Department is encouraging the public to keep an eye on their license plates. Sgt. Steve Dekraker said there have been at least six reports to the department about someone taking license plates off the back of cars. He added there have been “dozens more” in Lubbock. He said if people have found…
Read MoreSPD reminds public about fireworks ordinance
The Slaton Police Department is reminding the public about ordinances regarding fireworks as well as safety firing them. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said it is against city ordinance to be in possession of fireworks in the city limits. Fireworks are considered items not sold at a Walmart, which sells items such as sparklers and…
Read MoreSlaton, area cities see big increases in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $44,982.69 in June, a 18.76 percent increase from June 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $313,550.54, a 7.21 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $292,459.91. Post saw another decrease in June…
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