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A bright start helping a piece of history
Guests enjoy visiting as they eat a pancake breakfast hosted by the Slaton Harvey House Saturday morning (July 24). The event is a fundraiser to help with the upkeep as well as other items, including a possible new sign for the building. Guests could also tour the caboose. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton sees decrease for 2nd month in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a decrease in its sales tax rebates a second time in July compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $55,395.19 in July, a 2.68 percent decrease from July 2020’s total of $56,924.41. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $402,369.04, a 7.58 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of…
Read MoreSEDCO hears potential retail coach speech
By Hannah Isom Slatonite Intern The Slaton Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held its regular meeting Thursday (July 15) at its office. Multiple topics were discussed at the meeting. After the meeting was called to order, a presentation was given by Austin Farmer, a representative for The Retail Coach, an economic development recruitment firm.…
Read MoreHarvey House to host pancake breakfast Saturday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Harvey House will be conducting a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Saturday (July 24) from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the building, 400 Railroad Ave. The meal will feature pancakes and sausage. Donations are accepted for the meal. It is dine-in, with take-out and curbside available. In addition, the newly renovated…
Read MoreGrand opening events for Allsup’s continue through Saturday
Allsup’s is hosting its grand opening now through Saturday (July 24) at its new store in Slaton, 1402 N. Hwy. 84. Guests can also enjoy complimentary hot dogs, drinks and chips from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Pepsi Hot Air Balloon will be at the store on Saturday, weather permitting. There will be…
Read MoreSlaton Summer Track participates in meet, 2nd to be conducted July 31
From Staff Reports Cheers, laughter and a fun day were had by all who participated in the first meet of the 2021 Slaton Summer Track meets Saturday (July 17) at the Slaton High School Track. Athletes grade Kindergarten through Junior High were able to participate in races such as the 25, 50 and 100 meter…
Read MoreSHS Cheer painting paws
The Slaton High School cheerleading squad will be painting paws on sidewalks, above, during the summer. A plain paw is $15 with add-ons an additional cost. For more information, contact a SHS cheerleader, pictured: Amaya Ramos, Christiana Anzley, Idriana Pinon, Payton Potts, Sabri Lopez, Shayleigh McGowen, Sierra Rodriquez, Emiley Garcia, Jordyn Hogan, Makenna Polozola, Meagan…
Read MoreMeet the Tigers event set for Aug. 7
From Staff Reports A long standing tradition in Slaton, deferred in 2020 due to COVID has returned as Meet the Tigers will be conducted Aug. 7. Head Coach and Athletic Director Lawrence Johnson said they will have an intersquad scrimmage in the morning starting at 8:30 a.m. The coaches will all be introduced and athletes…
Read MoreCity tables sanctuary for unborn proposal
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners tabled documentation to declare Slaton a sanctuary city for the unborn during its monthly meeting Monday (July 12) in City Hall. Chelon Goodley read a statement talking about how the sanctuary city was important for the unborn, especially after Lubbock passed its ordinance. She added…
Read MoreWhat a mess
The City of Slaton Road Department assesses the damage to a main water line that broke on 9th St. Sunday morning (July 11). It has been repaired, however the road will detour most of this week due to washing out under the asphalt on both sides of the road. The City should have it fixed…
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