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2 arrested for theft of 8,000+ mail pieces
From Staff Reports A postal investigation case involving the Slaton Police Department lead to the arrest of two Lubbock Postal carriers. Jessica Solomon, 35, and Joe Rivas III, 22, were charged Tuesday (Nov. 2) with possession of stolen mail. They were both indicted Oct. 13 on a count of conspiracy to possess stolen mail and…
Read MoreHalloween Fun
Children try their hand at breaking a piñata at Corely Construction’s trunk Sunday afternoon (Oct. 31) during the Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk-or-Treat. They won best decorated trunk. For more photos from the event and other Halloween activities, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton to host a few more Halloween events
From Staff Reports Those who still want to have some Halloween fun through the week, there are still several opportunities to do so. The Slaton Chamber Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 31 from 5-6 p.m. on the town square. Local businesses, churches and organizations will provide trunks of treats in a fun environment. There…
Read MoreStolen bell makes return to City 50+ years later
A historic bell was returned more than 50 years later Thursday (Oct. 21) at Tiger Field. Slaton High School Senior Trent Wright presented the bell to Mayor Clif Shaw. The bell was removed from the 1809 Steam Engine, located on the town square, more than 50 years ago as a high school prank. In the…
Read MoreSlaton Stock Show to host dinner, dance Nov. 6
The Slaton Stock Show will be conducting a Dinner and Dance Nov. 6, at the Depot Patio, 1718 Ave. E in Lubbock. Dinner will be from 6-7:30 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Music will feature the Joe Trevino band. Tickets are $150 per couple and a table of eight is $1,000.…
Read MoreSlaton sees large gains in October sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates again in October compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $57,339.05 in October, a 13.65 percent increase from October 2020’s total of $50,450.98. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $588,819.97, a 7.03 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $550,130.81. Every…
Read More7 receive money from Slaton Area Endowment
From Staff Reports Seven local groups in Slaton were recipients of grants totally $8,850 from the Slaton Area Endowment Foundation for items they needed financial help on. They were announced during halftime of the Slaton-Brownfield game Friday evening (Oct. 22) at Tiger Stadium (See story on game, page 4). The honorees were City of Slaton…
Read MoreSEDCO tables group contract
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation tabled a contract with Leading EDG Thursday afternoon (Oct. 21) during its monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said the group, which helps businesses on a pathway to success, was currently having trouble finding a facilitator for the area. “They don’t have enough businesses to…
Read MoreOktoberfest draws large crowd
Knights of Columbus members Joel Smith, Victor Armenta and Don Heinrich cut up sausage for the food truck. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity approves policies, grants
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved a grant for a business as well as several policies and resolutions Monday evening (Oct. 18) during its monthly meeting. The meeting was delayed a week due to Commissioners being at a Texas Municipal League retreat as well as several illnesses in the City…
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