Area News
Together in Grace gathers people to celebrate Juneteenth festivities
Together in Grace brought members of the community together to celebrate Juneteenth Saturday (June 17) at Elgie Allen Park. Juneteenth marks the day – June 19, 1866, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and read the order proclaiming the end of slavery. It was made into a federal holiday in 2021 by President…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearing, discusses mural
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing for Auto Diesel Systems Thursday afternoon (July 15) during its monthly meeting. The hearing was opened at 12:02 p.m., and when no one spoke, it was closed at 12:06. The hearing was for a project in the amount of up to…
Read MoreScouts retire banners during Flag Day event
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM American flags flew high around Slaton Wednesday afternoon (June 14) during Flag Day. Members of the Slaton FFA placed the flags in front of homes and businesses that purchased a flag to be displayed during several holidays, then collected them in the early evening. While these flags were in pristine…
Read MoreVBS fun
Pat Moses with First Baptist Church (in green) hands out napkins to youth while they enjoy their hotdogs Wednesday evening (June 14) during Vacation Bible School. They, along with Fire From On High Apostolic Church, conducted VBS last week. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreLibrary conducting annual Summer Reading Program
The City of Slaton Public Library is currently conducting its annual Summer Storytimes and other activities at the Library, 200 W. Lynn St. Those wanting to participate in the annual reading challenge can still pick up a summer reading tracker from the Library. Those who complete it can return for a small prize and an…
Read MoreTexas Rangers investigating allegations against Slaton police officer
(Update: The Texas Rangers released a press statement Wednesday (June 14) stating they are investigating an allegation of officer oppression). The Texas Rangers are currently investigating allegations made against an Slaton Police Department officer regarding an alleged incident with a minor. The allegation was made Sunday (June 11). The City has put the officer on…
Read MoreCity approves interlocal agreement for road repair
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement for cost sharing and reimbursement for Lubbock County to repair Woodrow Road Monday evening (June 12) during its regular monthly meeting. The repairs will be done from N. 20th St. to Industrial Drive. City Manager Wade Willson said the funding was…
Read MoreSlaton Bakery’s 100th filled with food, games, memories
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Large crowds came to celebrate the Slaton Bakery’s historic centennial celebration Saturday (June 10) during a birthday celebration at the store. Chad Wilson said they were excited at the turnout. “(We) were very overwhelmed. Prepared for 500 people, (and) whether it was hot dogs, banana pudding, cupcakes… we were out…
Read MoreSouth Plains Airshow flies high in biennial performance
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Saturday afternoon (June 10) sky may have had the moon in its horizon, but it was not the only item in the sky as historic planes soared the skies during the biennial South Plains Airshow at the Larry T. Neal Memorial Slaton Municipal Airport. Approximately 7,500 people attended the…
Read MoreWard I runoff election under way, Election Day June 24
Early voting in the runoff for the Ward I commissioner seat has begun. Polls will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. now through June 20. The General Election will be from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. June 24. All elections will be conducted at City Hall, 130 S. 9th St. The election is only for those living…
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