Area News
Slaton, cities see increase in April sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a an increase in its April sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $41,890.49 in April, an 8.23 percent increase from April 2020’s total of $38,702.79. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $213,652.14, a 9.31 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $195,451.42. Ransom Canyon,…
Read More4 running for Mayor seat
Four candidates for City of Slaton Mayor were asked a series of questions from the community during a Mayoral Candidate Forum Wednesday evening (April 14) in the Slaton High School Auditorium. John Gatica, Jacob Parker, Jessie Perez and Clif Shaw are running for Mayor. Early voting has begun and will continue through April 27 at…
Read More3 vie for Commissioner Ward IV position
Three candidates for City of Slaton Commissioner Ward IV were given a set of questions that were also asked of the mayoral candidates as presented in the forum last Wednesday (April 14). Frank Cisneros, Valarie Cubit and Brad Gaydos are all running for Commissioner Ward IV. (Editor’s note: All three candidates’ questions were sent by…
Read MoreSenior Night Fun
The Slaton softball seniors, holding softballs, pose with their fellow teammates after being honored Saturday (April 17) during senior night. Seniors are Nata Soto, Genesis Ortiz, Justyne Zapata, Erica Brooks, Chloe Griffith and Clarissa Perales. For results of the game, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreTrustees celebrate student achievements
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees had a light board meeting, but also one full of celebrations Thursday evening (April 15) during its regular monthly meeting. The Board had to report its continuing education hours into the minutes. The Texas Education Agency recently changed how they had to…
Read MoreLamberson to be interim City Administrator
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton City Commissioners voted to keep City Administrator Mike Lamberson on an interim basis after his retirement at the end of April Monday (April 12) during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. The Council met in executive session for nearly a half an hour deciding where they would…
Read MoreEarly voting set to begin Monday
Early voting will begin Monday (April 19) across the State. People are able to vote anywhere in the State as long as they are eligible to vote. Last day of early voting will be April 27. Voting times are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, then 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday (April 20) and then from 8 a.m.-5…
Read MoreChurch to host community gathering April 17
Pastor LaVance Samuels and the Tabernacle of Truth Church Family will host a Community Gathering Saturday (April 17) from noon-5 p.m. at Allen Park. The whole community is invited to come and attend. There will be food, fun, music and games. The church is doing this to bring the community together because “we care,” as…
Read MoreWVFD to host 8th annual ham, sausage dinner
The Wilson Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its eighth annual Ham and Sausage Dinner April 18 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost for plates is $10 for adults, $5 for children and will feature ham, sausage and all the trimmings. Meals will be carry out only this year.
Read MoreRide for Respect to stop at Slaton, raise awareness
The Legal Aid Society of Lubbock will be hosting its first ever “Ride for Respect” Bike Run April 17. The event will start at the Twisted Cycles, 2401 S. Loop 289 in Lubbock. The event will begin with registration at 9 a.m. at The Twisted Cycle, and kickstands will go up at 10 for the…
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