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Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners conducted two public hearings for the proposed operating budget fiscal year ending 2024 and the 2023 property tax Monday evening (Aug. 28) during a special meeting at City Hall. The first hearing for the budget opened at 6:36 p.m. City Manager Wade Willson said nothing had changed with…

The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of August. Slaton received $88,019.72 in August, a 7.36 percent increase from August 2022’s $87,978.01. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $477,824.67, a 7.26 percent decrease from the 2022 year-to-date total of $515,282.57. Buffalo Springs and Post saw decreases over the…

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved an amendment to the 2022-23 budget and proposed 2023-24 budget Thursday afternoon (Aug. 17) during its monthly meeting. The board went into executive session at the beginning of the meeting, and when they reconvened, they approved the proposed 2023-24 budget with pay raises for…

The Harvey House is hosting the first public exhibit of Steven Chapman’s photography, and all are invited to an opening reception this Saturday (Aug. 26) from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mr. Chapman is a Lorenzo farmer and professional photographer who focuses on capturing wildlife in Yellowhouse Canyon and the surrounding area. His popular “From Farm…

The Slaton Bakery will host its first ever Banana Pudding Festival Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Slaton. There will be four puddings for people to try, as well as artisans, cooks, crafters and musicians. Guests can sample the four puddings with a “pudding pass,” which will include Church Lady, Texas Whisky, 5 Star…