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2 arrested in SPD assisted mail case
The Slaton Police Department assisted in a Tuesday morning (March 2) case that lead to the arrest of two people. Walter Wayne Goodman III, 37, and Michelle Lee Pierce, 39, both of Lubbock, were arrested in Slaton on charges of possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 between four and 100 grams. Chief of…
Read MoreMuseum builds new display honoring pioneer aviator
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman, born in Atlanta, Texas in 1892, was a the first female African American and Native American pilot in the United States. Her legacy is now a permanent exhibit at the Texas Air Museum in Slaton, displayed in the World Wars I and II wing. The exhibit was…
Read MoreCity responds to allegations of nepotism, sales
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton continues to be under scrutiny of recent allegations of nepotism, reports of the City buying weapons from a business owned by City Administrator Mike Lamberson and other issues. This in a time when Lamberson will step down in April and three of the four council positions…
Read MoreClearing the roads while under freezing temps
A tractor works to clear Panhandle Road by State Farm and other businesses so people could drive on it without sliding on ice Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 17). The nearly week long cold freeze is one of the longest in history for the area, with temperatures barely getting out of the teens until Thursday. Friday saw…
Read MoreCandidates file for mayor, commissioner positions
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton has announced candidates who have filed for election for the Mayoral and Commissioner Wards I, III and IV positions. Commissioner Ward IV is a special election to fill the unexpired term of Charlie D. Haynes, who died in December, and the other three are in the regular election…
Read MoreLittle League registration Saturday
The Slaton Little League baseball and softball team registration is currently under way. Registration will be in person from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (Feb. 27) at Slaton High School. Registration can also be done at clubs.bluesombrero.com/slatonyouthbands. Registration ends March 1.
Read MoreSEDCO elects board officers in meeting
The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a short monthly meeting Monday afternoon (Feb. 22) at their office. The meeting was moved to Monday after freezing and snowy weather delayed the normal Thursday meeting. The Board elected their new officers for the 2021-22 year. They were Benny Arguello as President, Shannon Taliaferro as Vice-President and Joe…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in February sales tax rebates
increase in its February sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $78,889.16 in February, a 7.16 percent increase from February 2020’s total of $73,612.50. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $126,875.93, a 12.72 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $112,551.67. Ransom Canyon saw an increase, while Post, Buffalo Springs…
Read MoreSlaton, area hit with cold blast, freezing temps
From Staff Reports The snow was so nice, it happened thrice. The downside for the area? – This time it also brought below freezing temperatures and ice. The Great Plains Arctic Blast of 2021, termed by the National Weather Service, began last Wednesday (Feb. 10), where moisture froze on trees, creating ice adorned branches. The…
Read MoreThe Pieceful Quilter to offer supplies, classes for sewing lovers
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Quilting enthusiasts, mask makers or sewing enthusiasts in Slaton no longer have to drive to Lubbock or other towns to pick up supplies. The Pieceful Quilter, located at 160 S. 8th St., will open its doors Feb. 23 for customers. Owner Sukie Nemeth, said she opened up the store because…
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