Area News
Church youth, SPD work to help clean up roads
Slatonite GM Some drivers going through Slaton Wednesday evening (July 13) may have had a bit of a surprise seeing around 20 youth on the side of the road picking up trash. All part of a service project for Bible Baptist Church Youth. Youth Minister Cooper Downer said they were approached by the Slaton Police…
Read MoreBack to School Bash rabies clinic to be Aug. 13
South Plains Veterinary Clinic will host its second annual Back to School Bash 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 will…
Read MoreCity pool seeing large numbers in hot summer weather
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Splashes, laughter and volleyball filled the air of the Slaton City Pool Thursday afternoon (July 14). Chris Kennedy, pool manager, said they have seen a large turn out this season. “Our pool staff has been thrilled at the daily attendance this summer at our local pool. We have seen increased numbers,…
Read MoreLearning how to prevent forest fires
Smokey Bear, along with fellow colleague Chris Graham of the Texas A&M Forestry Service, talk with youth about the importance of fire safety as well as how Smokey was found Friday afternoon (July 15) at the Slaton City Library. The youth also had the opportunity to use a fire hose from one of the Forestry…
Read MoreSlaton Mini Cheer Camp to be offered Aug. 2-4
The Slaton High School cheerleaders will be conducting a Mini Cheer Camp Aug. 2-4 from 8:45-11:30 a.m. at the SHS old gymnasium. The camp is for children grades pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Campers will learn a cheer, dance, stunts and jumps from the cheerleaders. Mini cheerleaders will also have a parent performance Aug. 4 at…
Read MoreCity approves appointments to local boards
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved several people to boards Monday evening (July 11) during their monthly meeting. Commissioners approved appointing Doris Jones, Monique Ruiz and Greg Dyess to the Cemetery Board. Mayor Clif Shaw said the three names were given to him and others on the commission. The Cemetery…
Read MoreRansom Canyon man honored as Baden-Powell Fellow
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent Scouting is a big part of Ransom Canyon resident Bob Bellah’s life. He has been very active since he became a Scout 70 years ago growing up in Amarillo. Bob told me “Scouting’s goal is to develop leaders of the future. John Glenn and many of the astronauts were Eagle…
Read MoreSlaton Ironman flag football signups to be conducted through Aug. 1
Slaton Ironman flag signups are being conducted online until July 30. There will be two Divisions this year – Six and Under Division for children ages five and six years old then an Eight and Under Division for children ages seven and eight. The age cutoff is Aug. 1. If the child was five or…
Read MoreTrying to get a Bingo
Guests eat pizza, visit and play Bingo Saturday evening (July 9) at the Slaton Harvey House. The event returned after an absence due to COVID closures. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreChurches to host family VBS next week
There will be a Family Vacation Bible School, “Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors” next week (July 18-22) from 6-8 p.m. at St. Joseph School. The event is sponsored by St. Joseph’s and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, is open to all ages and will feature food, music and arts and crafts. There is…
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