Area News
Slatonites approve 23 amendments on Election Night
From Staff Reports Slaton residents voted to approve 23 amendments to its City Charter Tuesday evening in unofficial results during Election Night (Nov. 8). The amendments were part of a move by the City to update the Charter to be in compliance with the State. It had not been updated since the 1960s. Neither the…
Read MoreVeterans Day program, Flag Retirement set for Friday
Veterans, family, friends and Slaton High School students watch the Texas Tech Color Guard present colors during last year’s Veterans Day program. This year’s program will be conducted Friday (Nov. 11) at 9:30 a.m. at the High School. There will also be a U.S. flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday at the Veterans Memorial…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC has strong showing at State UIL meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles’ boys cross country team had a lot of learning experiences but also a strong end to their 2022 season Saturday (Nov. 5) at the State University Interscholastic League Cross Country Meet. The team placed 12th out of 16 teams at the meet, which was contested at Old…
Read MoreTigers end season in District, Eagles football in playoffs
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers football team ended their season with a loss to the Brownfield Cubs 6-20 Friday evening (Nov. 4) in Brownfield. The loss capped off a season where the Tigers finished 0-10, and fifth place in District. The Roosevelt Eagles’ playoff chances came down to the last game of the season,…
Read MoreSouth Plains Implement acquires Hurst Farm Supply
South Plains Implement has announce it has acquired Hurst Farm Supply – a John Deere dealership with seven locations in West Texas. Among businesses acquired include the Hurst Farm Supply in Slaton. South Plains Implement will be a combination of locations similar in culture and strengths that are highly complementary. The combined attributes will enable…
Read MoreFall athletes honored during Senior Night
From Staff Reports The Slaton High School Class of 2022 fall sports seniors were honored Friday evening (Oct. 28) during Senior Night at Tiger Stadium. The team lost 12-9 to Kermit (See story, page 4). Football, cheerleading, band and cross country were honored. For a list of the seniors honored, please read the Thursday edition…
Read MoreHalloween fun
Trick-or-Treaters in their finest Halloween attire receive candy from one of the many trunks Monday evening (Oct. 31) during the Slaton Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk or Treat. Several groups, including the schools, First Baptist Church and Slaton Senior Citizens Center, conducted Halloween celebrations last week. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC to compete Saturday at State
The Roosevelt Cross Country team will be competing at State Saturday (Nov. 5) at 9 a.m. in Round Rock. Pictured, from left, are qualifiers. Blake Castillo, Cody Gilbert, Billy Bond, Justice Jackson, Fernando Valdez, Dax Mahan and Kobe Mireles. For story, see page 4. (Photo courtesy Roosevelt ISD)
Read MoreEarly voting continues through Friday
Early voting is underway in Lubbock County and the State of Texas. As of press time Tuesday (Nov. 1), a total of 40,431 people have voted in the County. Early voting will continue through Friday (Nov. 4) at the Slaton Community Clubhouse, 750 W. Garza St. Times are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. The general election…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in October sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in October compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $64,416.44 in September, a 12.34 percent increase from October 2021’s total of $57,339.05. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $640,476.68 an 8.77 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $588,819.97. Ransom…
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