Area News
Slaton Boy Scout Troop receives charter
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Cub Scouts Troop took another step in growing Monday afternoon (Nov. 8) when the Lions Club received a charter from the Boy Scouts of America South Plains Council. Cub Scout Pack 127 started in the summer of 2021. Clyde Shannon presented the charter to the Lions Club. “I’m…
Read MoreVeteran uses fascination with animals to build store
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent Curtis Pennington fell in love with wild creatures as a little boy. He was particularly intrigued by dinosaurs and looked at many books to learn all that he could about them. This is what led him to his current dream. He has established a business last July to breed and…
Read MoreCity continues work on replacing old water line
The City of Slaton is continuing work on a water line that has temporarily closed roads. Mayor Clif Shaw said the City lost water in a section of the town and had to replace the old line, which is located parallel to 9th St. Some roads, such as by First Baptist Church, were closed for…
Read MoreChampionship Bound!
The Slaton Third and Fourth Grade Football team won its playoff game against Seagraves 22-7 last week. They advanced to the Championship game, which will be conducted Sunday (Nov. 14) in Post at 1 p.m. Results will be in next week’s edition. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreSouth Plains Genealogy Society to meet Saturday
South Plains Genealogical Society will be meeting Saturday (Nov. 13) from 10 a.m.-noon in the Community Room at Mahon Library. It is free to the public, William Linthicum-Blackhorse will be speaking on Indigenous Peoples’ Current Affairs and Culture in the USA. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreKitten wins FFA National Ag Proficiency award
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Rachyl Kitten, 2021 Slaton High School Valedictorian and member of the FFA, received the National Agriculture Proficiency Award for Agricultural Processing Proficiency during the 94th annual National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 28 in Indianapolis, Ind. The award honors FFA members who through supervised agricultural experiences developed specialized skills they…
Read MoreHarlan honored as FFA Star finalist
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Wyatt Harlan, 2019 Slaton High School Salutatorian and member of Slaton FFA, was honored as a National FFA Star in Agribusiness finalist during the National FFA Convention Friday (Oct. 29). He also received his American FFA degree. Although Harlan did not win the top honors, he was humbled about the…
Read MoreSHS to host Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
Slaton High School will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in the high school gym. The event will feature the Slaton High School Band and the combined choirs of Cathelene Thomas Elementary, Slaton Junior High and Slaton High School. A reception for all veterans and their families will be…
Read MoreVeterans photos due Friday (Nov. 4)
The Slatonite will be publishing a Salute to Veterans page in the Nov. 11 edition, which is also Veteran’s Day. All those who have served or are serving in the military are invited to submit their photos. There is no charge for this service. Please list the person’s name, rank, Armed Force and location of…
Read MoreStock Show dinner, dance Saturday
The Slaton Stock Show will be hosting a dinner and dance Saturday (Nov. 6) from 6-11:30 p.m. at the Depot Patio, 608 18th St. in Lubbock. The Joe Trevino Band will provide the entertainment. There will be a silent and live auction with a variety of items for bidding. Tickets are $150 per couple, which…
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