Area News
City sets vote on Charter amendments
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved setting a special election for proposed amendments on the City Charter Monday evening (June 13) during its monthly meeting. The election will be conducted Nov. 8, but could change if Lubbock also has an election. City Attorney Bryan Guymon said a committee was gathered…
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Slaton Chamber of Commerce businesses visit and enjoy a hamburger supper June 7 on the square as part of their Annual Membership Meeting. It also included a cake for retiring Chamber Office Manager Leslie Linker. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSenior Center hosting several events
The Slaton Senior Citizens Center will be conducting a couple of events this week to draw more people to the Center and raise money for Meals on Wheels. Third Monday will be conducted Monday (June 20). The Center will have a pot of fresh coffee, juice and something to go with the coffee. Coffee will…
Read MoreJuneteenth celebrations to be conducted Saturday
Together in Grace will be hosting Juneteenth celebrations Saturday (June 18) in the RC pavilion at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. in Slaton from noon-3 p.m. There will be a parade, community choir, food trucks and games. Juneteenth, which is June 19, was made a Federal holiday last year. Starting this year, the…
Read MoreArs Nova Choir to perform Wednesday
The Ars Nova Choir from Hungary, will be presenting a free public concert Wednesday (June 22) at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 305 W. Lubbock St. in Slaton. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreHarlan to intern in Washington during summer
From Staff Reports Slaton resident Wyatt Harlan started a summer internship in Washington D.C. as a part of the National Cotton Council. Harlan graduated Slaton High School in 2019, and is the son of George and Lezlee Harlan. “I feel so grateful for the opportunity to intern with the National Cotton Council through the Texas A&M…
Read MoreSEDCO expands City Clean Up with garage sale, shredding
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton residents have for the past few weeks been working to clean up their homes and town during part of Spring/Summer Clean Up. The Recycle Center has been open extended hours and will continue to be through Saturday (June 11) and roll off dumpsters located in several places about town.…
Read MoreSlaton local to exhibit pottery at Buddy Holly Center
Wayne Greene of Slaton, will exhibit his “Forms In Clay” at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 19th St. and Crickets Ave. in Lubbock during June and July. The exhibit opened June 3 as part of First Friday and will continue until July 24. His glazed pottery pieces include hand thrown vessels (pots, bowls and mugs),…
Read MoreChurches to host Vacation Bible School
A couple of churches are hosting Vacation Bible School next week. First Baptist Church Slaton will host their VBS – “Spark Studios” June 13-16 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the church, 255 S. 9th St. For more information, call the church at 806-828-5886.. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilson, 1611 16th St. in Wilson, will host…
Read MoreTigerette Camp of Champions June 27-29
Slaton ISD will host its Tigerette Camp of Champions June 27-29 at Slaton High School. The camp will be from 9 a.m.-noon for those entering second through fifth grades and 1-4 p.m. for incoming sixth through ninth graders. Campers will be taught in the basic basketball fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and ball handling. They…
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