Area News
New Slaton High principal speaks at Lions meeting
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Jesus Arenas has made a lot of choices in his time that have shaped who he is today. He saw an opening for two basketball players at Texas Tech while a journalism student, and was one of the players out of 75 or so selected. Arenas wrote for The Daily…
Read MoreNew name, date – but same Farmer’s Market
Guests visit a during a quieter time at the Fanatical Farms and Farmers Market Friday evening (July 14) on the Square. The Farmer’s Market, originally called the Slaton Farmer’s Market, recently changed names and switched its days from Sunday to Fridays from 6-9 p.m. They plan on continuing the markets on Fridays until the fall,…
Read MoreSouth Plains Vet to host Back to School Bash Rabies Clinic July 29
South Plains Veterinary Clinic will conduct its annual Back to School Bash Rabies Clinic July 29 on the Town Square. The event will start at 2 p.m. and will have rabies shots offered until 3 p.m. There are 100 free rabies shots available. There will also be a school supply giveaway, vendors, food trucks and…
Read MoreCity conducts hearings, reads proclamations
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton read two proclamations and conducted several public hearings during a busy regular monthly meeting Monday (July 10) at City Hall. It also swore in Tony Newton as Commissioner Ward I. City Secretary canvassed the runoff election, stating that Newton received 60 votes while challenger Mike DeLano…
Read MoreWeaver named pastor at 1st Baptist Church Slaton
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM First Baptist Church Slaton had an interim pastor for a little over a year, searching for the man who would lead the congregation full time. Its search committee found one – Darren Weaver, who was approved unanimously by the church Weaver, who moved to Slaton from Forsan, has been married…
Read MoreLocals beat the heat with dip in the Slaton pool
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The summer has seen a lot of hot days and humidity uncommon to West Texas. People are doing what they can to stay cool in the temperatures. One of these is go swim at the Slaton City Pool. Pool Director Chris Kennedy has said the pool has been very busy…
Read MoreNews in Brief
The Slatonite changes email for Classifieds The Slatonite has changed its email address for legals and classifieds. The new address is [email protected]. This address can be used to send any classified ad (Garage sale, house for rent, etc.) as well as legals from law firms. Any item that was sent to the original address will…
Read MoreSlaton, area conducts annual July 4 festivities
From Staff Reports Food, fun, fireworks and other activities lit up the area during annual Fourth of July festivities this past week. Wilson’s firework display was conducted Sunday (July 2) at their park. The show was run for several minutes, but then cancelled abruptly after heavy winds from a thunderstorm came into town. St. Paul…
Read MoreKitchens finalist for 2023 Operation of the Year
Dale Kitchens of Slaton was recently recognized for his farming enterprise as a finalist for 2023 Operation of the Year. The title will provide the winner of the contest with a new Manitou telehandler free for one year and is sponsored by Parallel Ag, formerly Livingston Machinery Company and Ag Solutions Group, and supported by…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in June sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of June. Slaton received $58,545.50 in June, a 12.64 percent increase from June 2022’s $51,973.85. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $327,739.06, an 13.92 percent decrease from the 2022 year-to-date total of $380,744.90. Ransom Canyon, Buffalo Springs, Post and Wilson all…
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