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3 honored at Ag, Commerce Luncheon
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Three men in the agricultural and railroad industries were honored for their years of hard work Monday morning (Sept. 27) during the Slaton Ag and Commerce Luncheon at First Baptist Church’s Activity Hall. Honored this year were Stuart Swanner as Farmer of the Year, Arturo Lopez as Farm Hand of…
Read MoreRoosevelt royalty crowned, host bonfire event
Roosevelt’s 2021 homecoming king and queen are Alex Trevino and Viviana Duran. The Eagles won their game against the Floydada Whirlwinds 61-0. For story on the game, along with a round up of Slaton sports, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Photo courtesy Christopher Carney)
Read MoreSlaton see increase in September sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates in September compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $52,247.29 in September, a 2.31 percent increase from September 2020’s total of $51,064.21. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $531,480.92, a 6.36 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $499,679.83. Ransom Canyon,…
Read MoreTrustees hear updates on schools
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard an update on COVID-19 cases Sept. 14 at the Administration Building. Trustees heard a report from Superintendent Jim Andrus that attendance is up 40 percent compared to last year. Andrus did add there have been some COVID cases in the schools…
Read MoreSHS celebrates Homecoming, big win
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Bright lights, fireworks and festive parades highlighted Slaton High School’s Homecoming Week last week (Sept. 13-17). It culminated in a 40-0 win over the Odessa Compass Eagles. Christana Anzley was named the homecoming queen while Diego Maldonado received the king title for this year. A parade and carnival were also…
Read MoreAg, Commerce Luncheon to be conducted Monday
The Slaton Ag and Commerce Luncheon will be conducted Monday (Sept. 27) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center, 9th and Scurry streets. Three people will be recognized at the event: Stuart Swanner – Farmer of the Year, Arturo Lopez – Farm Hand of the Year, and Larry Lee, Railroader of…
Read MoreSouthland crowns royalty, hosts parade
Left, Trea Peterson and Benjamin Flores were named the homecoming queen and king at Southland’s homecoming game Friday evening (Sept. 17). A parade was also conducted that morning. The team lost to Christ the King Cathedral 53-22. For photos of the parade, please read the Thursday edition of the Slatonite. (Photo courtesy Southland ISD
Read MoreSlaton PD assists LPD in pursuit, 2 arrested
From Staff Reports The Slaton Police Department assisted the Lubbock Police Department in a pursuit Wednesday morning (Sept. 16) that ended near the 12000 block of N. FM 400. Chief of Police Trevor said the pursuit started from Lubbock, and they received a call from LPD that they were coming into town about 140 miles…
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s annual Sausage Festival Oct. 16
St. Joseph Catholic Church will have its annual Sausage Festival Oct. 16 at its Parish Hall, 21st and Division streets. Bulk sales of sausage are from 9-11 a.m. featuring regular, jalapeno and habanero flavors. The sausage will be cured and vacuum sealed, and is sold by the package. Music and festivities will be from 11…
Read MoreCity approves tax rate, budget for 2021-22
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the tax rate for 2021-22 Monday evening (Sept. 13) during its monthly meeting at City Hall. A public hearing was conducted first prior to the approval in case a citizen had a question or wanted to comment on the rate. Mayor Clif Shaw opened…
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