Area News
City moving ahead on crosswalk
The Slaton City Commission held the first reading of an ordinance for a crosswalk on Panhandle Avenue and approved a one-time fireworks permit for a weekend wedding. The crosswalk will be west of 13th Street at Bible Baptist Church, which requested the crosswalk because it is building a youth center and parking lot across the…
Read MoreOld Mill Trade Days joins forces with Ronald McDonald House
A popular monthly outing for West Texans – Post’s Old Mill Trade Days – will add philanthropy to the fun this Saturday (June 9) with a carnival to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest. Half of the proceeds from wristband purchases into the carnival will be donated to RMHC. The $5 wristband grants…
Read MoreLocal artists urged to participate in Post outdoor exhibit
The Caprock Cultural Association in Post is seeking artists to participate in the sixth annual “Sit a Spell in Post” outdoor art exhibit. Interested artists are asked to submit a rough draft of their proposed design along with a brief statement of experience and qualifications for the project by email to [email protected] by June 18 or…
Read MoreFirst ‘Movies on the Wall’ in the books
(Clockwise from top left) Reese Martin, Christopher Guthrie, Marli Stafford, Ceci Burch, Calli Stafford, Rhyan Martin and Adeline Kelly take their seats before the start of this summer’s first “Movies on the Wall” event. Some 150 people attended the opening to watch “The Sandlot.” (Submitted Photo)
Read MoreStolen car recovered by Slaton PD
Some deft police work by an observant officer led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and arrest of a suspect by Slaton Police Department. Tammi Riojas, 36, of Slaton was arrested following a traffic stop in the 200 block of N. 4th Street just after 4 p.m. May 30. Cpl. Steve Dekraker and Lt.…
Read MoreHeatwave withering South Plains residents
Slaton and the rest of the South Plains have withered under the near record-breaking high temperatures through the week, and hopes for a reprieve will not be forthcoming next week. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures have topped 100 degrees each day this week. A high of 104 is predicted for Thursday (May 31)…
Read MoreTwo SISD shelters ready for weather
When the next severe weather system strikes Slaton, the public will have two storm shelters in which to seek refuge. Following last week’s hailstorm, Slaton ISD accelerated plans to open the shelters that are ready — one on the junior high campus and the other at the high school. A Slaton ISD employee will unlock…
Read MoreMovies on the Wall opens season with baseball classic
The Slaton Legacy Project’s “Movies on the Wall” will kick off the summer screenings Saturday (June 2) with a family classic set for 7 p.m. “The Sandlot” — presented by OHMTECH — will be the premiere for the fundraiser, which is slated to run the first Saturday evening of the month through November. Proceeds will…
Read MoreWilson seniors headed to higher education
Last week Wilson High School seniors (back row, from left) Anakin Villarreal, Lance Lopez, George Sepeda, (from row, from left) Bernice Piñon-Gonzalez, Rachel Reese and Randee Autry participated in Wilson’s first annual College Signing Day. All six students have been accepted to institutions of higher learning (see more Page B-2). (Submitted Photo/Bonnie Schwertner)
Read MoreKing selected as municipal judge
Pam King has a new title to add to her name — Slaton Municipal Judge. Following a 20-minute executive session Monday (May 21), the city commission selected King over three other applicants. “I’m very excited,” King said. “I just want to help the city any way I can.” King is also the utility clerk and…
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