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SPD to host Auto VIN etching event Aug. 19
There will be a free auto VIN etching event Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tiger Stadium, 700 W. Dickens St. The South Plains Auto Task Force will permanently etch the driver’s vehicle’s unique Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, into all window glass. This will make it more difficult to sell to a chop…
Read MoreOur Lady of Guadalupe celebrates annual Jamaica
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church hosted its annual Jamaica celebration Saturday (Aug. 13) at the church. The event featured a variety of musicians, food, games and other activities. Mila Debusk was named the 2022 La Reina. She was given a hug by last year’s honoree Aubrey Cisneros before walking…
Read MoreJust a little pinch…
Dr. Courtney Pace, DVM, of South Plains Veterinary Clinic, and Ashley Caines give a rabies shot to a family pet Saturday (Aug. 13) during the second annual Back To School Rabies Clinic. The event offered up to 200 free rabies vaccines for pets as well as 30 vendors offering a variety of items. (Slatonite photo/Melissa…
Read MoreCity considers agreement with Lubbock County for dispatch
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners tabled a possible interlocal agreement with Lubbock County for the use of Dispatch Services Monday evening (Aug. 8) during a regular meeting at City Hall to further look at it. Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe gave a presentation and mentioned discussions done in the past…
Read MoreMeeting the Tigers
Members of the Slaton Tiger football team walk out of the run through to be introduced Saturday morning (Aug. 6) during Meet the Tigers. For more information on the event, including photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSPD to host Auto VIN etching event Aug. 19
There will be a free auto VIN etching event Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tiger Stadium, 700 W. Dickens St. The South Plains Auto Task Force will permanently etch the driver’s vehicle’s unique Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, into all window glass. This will make it more difficult to sell to a chop…
Read MoreBack to School Bash rabies clinic to be Saturday
South Plains Veterinary Clinic will host its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday (Aug. 13) from 2-4 p.m. in Slaton on the town square. The event is a free rabies clinic for pets and will also feature more than 30 vendors, food trucks and entertainment for all. School supply donations are also encouraged, which…
Read MoreRansom Canyon guards look toward the future
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent The young people who work as summer lifeguards at town swimming pools were chosen because they are dependable and disciplined. Nearly all of these high school students have a vision for a challenging, productive career. Here is the story of four lifeguards working this summer at the Ransom Canyon POA…
Read MoreHigh school football starts two-a-days
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The first day of August also brought dozens of youth all around the State to their first day of two-a-days practice for the 2022-23 school year. The Slaton Tigers and Roosevelt Eagles were among the teams who woke up early to put on helmets and practice running and basic drills.…
Read MoreOnline registration for returning SISD students open
Online registration for all students returning to Slaton ISD opened Wednesday (Aug. 3) and will continue through Aug. 12. Those wishing to register can do so at https://ascportal1.esc17.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=152903. In order to complete the registration, parents will need to have their portal account. The e-mail address used for the parent portal must match the primary e-mail…
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