Area News
New Year’s closures
From Staff Reports There will be several activities and closures for New Year’s Day observance Monday (Jan. 2). Slaton City Hall, 130 S. 9th St. in Slaton, City Hall will be open Friday (Dec. 30) and closed Monday (Jan. 2) for the holiday. Some business hours will be different for New Year’s Day holiday. The…
Read MoreOpen House
The City of Slaton conducted an open house for the community to celebrate Christmas with all Thursday afternoon (Dec. 22) at City Hall. The City closed at noon Thursday, and reopened for business Tuesday morning (Dec. 27). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in December sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in December compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $55,143.97 in December, a 4.13 percent increase from December 2021’s total of $52,952.02. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $772,535.80 a 7.44 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $719,027.34. Ransom…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue delivers Christmas cheer to 109 families, homebound
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A total of 109 families and homebound were given a brighter Christmas when 85 volunteers brought food, toys and warmth to them Saturday morning (Dec. 17) during the annual Santa Red & Blue delivery. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said more than 300 children received Christmas toys in those families.…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearing
Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing for Slaton Farmer’s Market and Quality DEF Solutions Thursday afternoon (Dec. 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. Slaton Farmer’s Market requested a grant of up to $10,000 for…
Read MoreHarvey House to host annual black-eyed pea, cornbread lunch Sunday
The annual Black-eyed Peas and Cornbread lunch will take place at the Slaton Harvey House from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 1). Dessert will also be served with the meal. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed. The Harvey House is located at 400 Railroad Ave. For more information, call 806-828-5900.
Read MoreClosures announced for Christmas
From Staff Reports There will be several activities and closures this week for Christmas. Slaton City Hall, 130 S. 9th St. in Slaton, will have a come and go holiday open house Dec. 22 at City Hall. The event is from 8:30 a.m.-noon and is come and go. Refreshments will be provided. City Hall will…
Read MorePerforming in the Pearl Harbor Parade
Three Slaton High School cheerleaders went to Hawaii to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Dec. 7. The students were, from left, Sierra Rodriquez, Shayleigh Smith and Emiley Garcia. The cheerleaders had to be selected to participate in the parade, which is conducted annually. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreCivil Rights complaint filed on Slaton ISD
From Staff Reports Slaton Independent School District, along with Lubbock Cooper ISD are part of two separate Civil Rights complaints filed against the Districts Monday (Dec. 12). Students and families at both schools, along with the Lubbock NAACP and non-profit Civil Rights Organization Intercultural Development Research Association, filed the complaints to the U.S. Department of…
Read MoreStudents, teachers honored at board meeting for saving a life
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Several Slaton High School ag students and teachers were honored by the Slaton Independent School District for saving another student’s life Thursday evening (Dec. 8) during the Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting. Those recognized were Andy Gutierrez, son of Brandi Miller; Zamion Davila, grandson of Isabel Maldonado; Quaid Dosher, son…
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