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Fire from on High to host revival this weekend
Fire from on High Apostolic Church, 655 W. Scurry St. in Slaton, will host Revival services this week at the church. The times are 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 7), 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 8) and Sunday (Oct. 9 ) at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone needing healing, deliverance and hope is invited to attend.
Read MoreGenealogy Society meeting to be conducted Saturday
The South Plains Genealogical Society will meet Saturday (Oct. 8) from 10 a.m.-noon at Mahon Library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public. Ray Lozada will be presenting Juan Vasquez Coronado, his 20th great grandfather, the quest for the Seven Cities of Gold and the “Lady in Blue.”
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in September tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in September compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $60,777.67 in September, a 16.32 percent increase from September 2021’s total of $52,247.29. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $576,060.24 an 8.38 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $531,480.92. Buffalo…
Read MoreCemetery board discusses rules
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A standing room only crowd addressed concerns about the cemetery to the Cemetery Board Tuesday evening (Sept. 27) during its monthly meeting. The comments ranged from questions on rules to offering to adopt plots, but one consensus was clear: there needed to be a continued effort to maintain the cemetery…
Read MoreSausage dinner to return to Oktoberfest, set for Oct. 15-16
The Sausage Dinner is returning after a two year hiatus to the 53rd Annual Saint Joseph Oktoberfest, which will be conducted Oct. 15-16 at St. Joseph’s Hall, 21st and Divisions Sts. The dinner will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It will feature sausage, chicken, authentic German potato salad, green beans, bread, sauerkraut and homemade…
Read MoreSlaton conducts carnival, parade, fireworks for game
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers had a busy Homecoming last week. Wednesday evening (Sept. 21), the Tigers, Slaton schools and others traversed Garza St. as part of the annual Homecoming parade. A Carnival was then conducted at Tiger Stadium. At the Carnival, Brayden Brown was crowned the Homecoming King. Kat Castillo, daughter of Greg…
Read MoreWilson enjoys bonfire, rally for Homecoming
From Staff Reports Wilson High School conducted its annual Homecoming last week. The Mustangs conducted a pep rally and bonfire Tuesday evening (Sept. 20) at the football field. A bonfire followed. The Homecoming King and Queen were crowned at halftime Friday evening (Sept. 23). The Queen was Rebecca Nino and the King was Alex Sandoval.…
Read MoreGrand Occasions offer spot for all celebrations
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Those wanting to celebrate any occasion, from grand to small, have another location to look at among the many in town. Grand Occasions, located at 905 S. 2nd St. in Slaton, opened in April, offering space indoors and out for just about any occasion. Bryce Carter, owner, said while business…
Read MoreAnd the 2022-23 SHS Homecoming Queen Finalists are…
The 2022-23 Slaton High School homecoming queen candidates are, from left, Kat Castillo, Kristin Chavarin, Ileannah Linares, Yesenia Rodriuguez and Paige Rodriquez. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreAnd the SHS homecoming king nominees are…
The 2022-23 Slaton High School homecoming king finalists are Bryson Salazar, CJ Anzley, Brayden Brown, Rudy Dominguez and Jaden Gwin. (Photo courtesy Slaton ISD)
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