Area News
Rain does not dampen Slaton’s win over Brownfield
Slaton football fans sit under umbrellas and watch as the Tigers played Brownfield Friday evening (Sept. 5) during its home opener. The 7/10ths of an inch of rain during the day lasted through most of the game, fading out about two minutes before the end of the fourth quarter. The Tigers defeated the Cubs 62-7,…
Read MoreCity approves 1st reading of budget, tax rate
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton conducted a public hearing on the budget Thursday evening (Aug. 28) during a special meeting at City Hall. The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by 28.35 percent, or $527,105.88. Of that amount, $7,890.13 will be tax revenue from new property…
Read MoreState names Slaton Banana Pudding Festival of Texas
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton has a new distinction to add to its name – “The Banana Pudding Capitol of Texas.” The Proclamation was one of several activities Saturday (Aug. 30) during the third annual Banana Pudding Festival on the Square. Mayor Clif Shaw read the proclamation to Chad and Sherrill Wilson of the…
Read MoreOLG conducts annual Jamaica
Guests enjoyed visiting with friends, brisket and other burritos and other cool refreshments such as snowcones or fruit cups Saturday (Aug. 30) during Our Lady Of Guadalupe’s Grand Jamaica. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreStarting on their 2025 season
The Slaton Tigers run out of the spirit tunnel for the first time this year Friday evening (Aug. 29) before their season opener against Friona. The team saw a rain delay at halftime, but finished out the game with a 50-22 win over the Chieftains. They will host their home opener Friday (Sept. 5) against…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to host Beginner Series
The South Plains Genealogical Society will have a Beginner Genealogy Class series starting Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mahon Library. It will be conducted the every third Monday of the month for the year. The class, which is hosted by the Society and Mahon Library, helps people start from square one and grow…
Read MoreMeeting the teams
The Slaton Tigers warm up for their scrimmage against Seagraves Thursday (Aug. 21) at home during Meet the Tigers Night. For more information, including teasers to this week’s games and a chance to enter this week’s football contest, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreSEDCO hears update on building
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Economic Development Corporation heard an update of an engineering study or architectural review of property at 165 W. Lubbock St. among other topics Thursday afternoon (Aug. 21) during its regular meeting. Lezlee Harlan, Executive Director said the person doing the study would gather some numbers together, but said…
Read MoreWorking on the train
Workers with Hargrave Construction work on placing panels and filling metal holes in the ATSF 1809 Engine Friday morning (Aug. 22). The Engine recently underwent asbestos mitigation, and is being repaired before it gets painted. Funds are still being raised for the project, and can be donated at www.spiritofslaton.com. Donations are tax deductible. (Melissa McCaghren/The…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in August sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of August. Slaton received $83,363.15 in August, a 4.83 percent increase from August 2024’s $79.515.89. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $548,195.45 in August, a 4.21 percent decrease from August 2024’s $572,298.26. Buffalo Springs and Post saw an increase over the…
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