Area News
Dekraker honored for work with FBI on criminal case
From Staff Reports Steve Dekraker of the Slaton Police Department was one of 15 West Texas law enforcement agencies who were honored for their roles in combatting crimes against children during an awards reception Wednesday (Feb. 23) at Peoples Bank in Lubbock. FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew J. DeSarno acknowledged the efforts of…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month
Teffanie White-Hanson speaks at an African American History month event at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Saturday. Several speakers did presentations to celebrate Black History Month. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreA day of fun, remembrance
Guests purchase menudo and gorditas to enjoy while they listen to music or play games Saturday (Feb. 26) during a Fat Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The event was a nod to Fat Tuesday (March 1). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreLions Club to host Burger Fundraiser Wednesday
Just before the beginning of Spring Break, the Slaton Lions Club is trying to raise money to help local seniors get scholarships. The Lions will host a burger fundraiser Wednesday, March 9 from noon-2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Prices will be $6 for a hamburger, $7 a cheeseburger, $8 a Lion Burger and $9…
Read MoreBrr…it’s cold at the tennis tournament
Members of the Slaton tennis team bundle up as warm as they can while waiting to play in the cold Friday morning (Feb. 25) during the Slaton Tennis Tournament. The event was consolidated to one day due to near freezing temperatures several days last week. Golf moved up its competition date to avoid the cold…
Read More1 arrested in aggravated assault, investigation ongoing
The Slaton Police Department arrested one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Thursday evening (Feb. 24) at in the 900 block of Hwy. 84. The woman, 32, stabbed her husband in the arm. The husband refused medical treatment on the scene. The woman was arrested and taken to Lubbock County Jail. Chief of Police…
Read MoreCub Scouts learn about railroad heritage during overnight event
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Cub Scouts had the opportunity to learn more about the railroad industry, Slaton’s history with trains and even see the model ones in action Friday and Saturday (Feb. 25-26) during an overnight stay at the Slaton Harvey House. Cub Master Jeremy Barbee said they had 30 people – both…
Read MoreBailing hits new No. 1 record as season ends
From Staff Reports It may not have hit 750,000, but the 2021 cotton ginning season shattered the previous top record. New Home finished their bailing last week, completing the ginning season for the area. The other six gins – Wes-Tex Co-op, Acuff-McClung, Texas Star Co-op, Idalou and Lubbock Cotton Growers finished up their seasons earlier…
Read MoreSchool board election to be contested, City to stay same
From Staff Reports There will be at least one election for Slaton this May. Four candidates filed for the At-Large positions open in the Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. Luis Garcia and Brad Gaydos have filed to run for the two School Board seats. Incumbents Justin Martin and Kara Newcomb also filed…
Read MoreSEDCO discusses possible ways to boost business
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation discussed several ways to help boost the business in the City Thursday afternoon (Feb. 17) during its regular monthly meeting. New SEDCO Board member Chad Wilson presented a list of ideas for the group to pursue. Among these were City-wide garage sales, a questionnaire to…
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