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Community gives back, conducts service to help those affected by fire
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Dozens gathered Sunday (June 23) in worship and to support local businesses affected by a fire. It is one of several activities being conducted to help Klemke’s Sausage Haus, the Slaton Family Medical Clinic and others affected by the June 15 fire. The Ministerial Alliance conducted the service at the…
Read MoreClean-up work begins after fire
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Workers with the City of Slaton began demolishing the remains of Klemke’s Sausage Haus and Antique Store as well as Slaton Family Medical Clinic June 21. The businesses were destroyed by fire June 15. Work continues as the workers sort and remove debris, which will open up the alley for…
Read MoreSEDCO gets update on Type B transition
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern The Slaton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors discussed the progress of transitioning into a newly elected Type B Corporation during a meeting Thursday afternoon (June 20). Barbara Hopper, executive director of SEDCO, said she spoke with Brian Guyman about the progress of the elected corporation and the dissolution of…
Read MoreSlaton July 4 Festival to be held next week
Slaton’s annual July 4 Festival will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. next week at Slaton Park. The event will feature performances by Cathy Whitten, the Texas Cadillac Jack Band, Danielle Henzler and Jerry Brownlaw. There will be food, fun and games, including an inflatable jumper. Mike Hoover will have his train ride for the children,…
Read MoreSenior Center to host Bingo at celebration
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent The Slaton Senior Center is holding a special fundraiser on July 4. It will be held at the Slaton County Park Clubhouse from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The highlight of this event is the Bingo game. It costs $1 per card for each game to play, and winners will have a…
Read MoreFire destroys 2 long-time businesses
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Two local businesses were destroyed Saturday morning (June 15) when an early morning fire broke out at Klemke’s Sausage Haus, 255 W. Garza St. The Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management said in a statement that a call came in to the Slaton Police Department Dispatch Center at 2:46 a.m.…
Read MoreUpdated list of ways to help businesses affected by fire
How to help: • First United Methodist Church has set up a fund for Klemke’s. Donations can be sent to “First United Methodist Church (Klemke Fund), P.O. Box 250, Slaton, 79364. Those writing a check are asked to put who the donation is for in the memo line. • GoFundMe pages have been set up…
Read MoreSISD swears in 2 at-large trustees
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern Student support systems, academic progress and Board positions all were topics discussed during a Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday (June 11). The Board convened for a regular meeting that took place in the Slaton Administration Office, 140 E. Panhandle St. During the meeting, Kara Newcomb and…
Read MoreSouth Plains Airshow draws people from all over to watch acts
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The roar of the YAK 110 could just about overshadow the roar of the crowd as they watch the plane soar over the Slaton skies Saturday (June 15) during the South Plains Airshow. The plane is unusual – it isn’t just one plane. “It’s the first time in the history…
Read MoreEarly morning fire destroys two local businesses (updated)
Two local businesses were destroyed Saturday morning (June 15) when an early morning fire broke out at Klemke’s Sausage Haus, 255 W. Garza St. The Lubbock County Office of Emergency Management said in a statement a call came in to the Slaton Police Department Dispatch Center at 2:46 a.m. The caller, an employee of Klemke’s…
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