Area News
Search for City Administrator delayed, to resume in 2022
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton has been searching for a new City Administrator since Mike Lamberson announced his retirement earlier this year. Residents have been asking Mayor Clif Shaw why there has been a delay in hiring a new City Administrator. He said the City has not had an issue with applicants or…
Read MoreSHS homecoming events scheduled
From Staff Reports Slaton High School and the Slaton Independent School District are celebrating homecoming with activities all throughout the week. The theme this year is “This is the Greatest Show.” The students are dressing up in their best spirit themed gear throughout the week. The annual homecoming parade and carnival was conducted Wednesday (Sept.…
Read MoreOf celebration… and remembrance
Stevan Vergara rings the church bell 20 times in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. For story and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreBentancourt named to TASB Region 17 Board of Directors
Carlos Bentancourt was appointed to represent Region 17 as a member of the Texas Association of School Board’s Board of Directors. His selection was announced Saturday (Sept. 11). “I feel truly blessed, honored and excited to be the TASB Board Representative for Region 17. One has to have a love for being a voice for…
Read More2 arrested in car pursuit
From Staff Reports The Slaton Police Department was one of several involved in a car pursuit that went through the City Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 1) leading to the arrest of two. The pursuit started in Lubbock, where a DPS trooper attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation. During this time, the subjects did…
Read MoreCelebrating Labor Day
Sierra Rodriquez unfurls a flag after placing it in a yard Monday morning (Sept. 6) during Slaton FFA’s flag program. The FFA has a fundraiser every year where families and businesses pay $25 to have the flags placed in yards five times a year. For more information, visit Slaton FFA’s booster page on Facebook. (Slatonite…
Read MoreAg, Commerce Banquet back after 2020 cancellation, set for Sept. 27
The Slaton Ag and Commerce Banquet returns Sept. 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. The event, which has been conducted for 50 years, was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID. Three awards will be presented: Farmer of the Year, Railroader of the Year and Farm Hand of the Year. …
Read MoreHomecoming Parade, Carnival signup open, events to be conducted Wednesday
Slaton High School is inviting the community to join its annual Homecoming parade and carnival, which will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 15. Parade line-up will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 6:30. It will start at the High School, cross 20th St. and head east down Garza St., turn left on 13th…
Read MoreBrush wins Silver Rose florist award
A local businesswoman received a special honor from her fellow colleagues in the area. Jan Brush of Pauline’s Flowers received the Silver Rose, an award given by the West Texas New Mexico Florist Association. The Silver Rose is presented to a person for outstanding, continuous meritorious service within the association. Brush has been owner of…
Read MoreCity sets proposed tax rate, hearing
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved setting a tax rate for the 2021-22 fiscal year Monday evening (Aug. 30) during a special meeting of the City Council. The proposed rate is $0.589650 per $100 valuation. Interim City Administrator Mike Lamberson said the voter approval tax rate would be $0.595002 per…
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