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Halloween fun
Children dressed in Halloween best get candy from trunks during the Slaton Chamber of Commerce annual Trunk or Treat Tuesday (Oct. 31). For more photos, including photos of Cathelene Thomas Elementary and Southland’s Fall Festival, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreTrying to solve a murder mystery
Dr. Grate Scott (Michael Pieri, standing) chats with guests to give them clues – or red herrings – to guests trying to solve a murder Saturday (Oct. 28) during a mystery dinner at the Slaton Harvey House. For more photos, see page 10. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreEarly voting concludes Friday, General to be conducted Tuesday
Early voting is underway until Friday (Nov. 3) including for 14 State amendments. There are also local elections. Times are 8 a.m-8 p.m. during Early Voting.. Voting will be at the Slaton Community Clubhouse, 750 W. Garza St. The General Election will be conducted Tuesday (Nov. 7), from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Community Clubhouse.…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in October sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of October. Slaton received $67,275.56 in October, a 4.43 percent decrease from October 2022’s $64,416.44. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $604,468.79, a 5.62 percent decrease from the 2022 year-to-date total of $640,476.68. Post, Buffalo Springs and Wilson saw a decrease…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC boys win Regional meet title
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt High School’s boys team is returning to State, but this time they are going in with a Regional Championship. The Eagles won the title Monday afternoon (Oct. 23) during the University Interscholastic League Regional Cross Country meet at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Roosevelt boys won with a…
Read MoreCelebrating a hard-earned victory
Slaton High School football players Xzavion Whaley (15), EJ Soto (33) and CJ Linarez (51) celebrate after the team won over Lamesa 20-14 Friday evening (Oct. 20), ending a 19-game losing streak. For story and photos, including a wrap up of the Roosevelt and Wilson games, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearing
Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing for Texas 1809 Restaurant Thursday afternoon (Oct. 19) during its monthly meeting. No one spoke at the public hearing and it was closed at 12:05 p.m. The hearing was for a project in the amount of up to $10,000 for a building construction grant.…
Read MoreGerman music to match a Sausage Festival
Members of the Gospel Brass in Lubbock perform a traditional German song Saturday afternoon (Oct. 21) during St. Joseph’s annual Sausage Festival and Oktoberfest. Guests could enjoy a variety of activities, including a live and silent auction and food. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton Area Endowment gives checks to 6 organizations
From Staff Reports The Slaton Area Endowment presented checks to six organizations Friday evening (Oct. 20) at halftime of the Slaton-Lamesa game. Board members awarded grants totaling $8,500 to six recipients: • Cathelene Thomas Elementary School – CTE Playground Project. • Llano Estacado Silver Star Board – Slaton Area Seniors. • Slaton ISD Choir Program – Slaton ISD Choral Uniforms. • Slaton…
Read MoreTrunk or Treat set for Tuesday
The annual Slaton Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat will be Tuesday (Oct. 31) from 6-7 p.m. on the Square. There will be a trunk contest sponosored by Slaton Speedway, and the third annual Pet Costume Contest by Slaton Animal Hospital. First Baptist Church will have S’Mores and Slaton Methodist will have a bounce house.…
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