Area News
Testing the fire hoses
Members of the Slaton Fire Department check fire hoses to make sure they are in full working order Monday evening (Feb. 1) at the fire station. The department has been very busy the past few weeks, being called to house fires, a trailer fire and even one minor fire at the Slaton Bakery factory. An…
Read MoreFire destroys 2nd home
From Staff Reports A second house fire in as many weeks left another family without a home. Members of the Slaton Fire Department were called to the scene of a fire near Division and 11th streets at 7:30 a.m. Friday morning (Jan. 22). The Slaton Police Department and Buffalo Springs Fire Department were also called.…
Read MoreSlaton Animal Hospital working on details, nears opening date
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton will soon be home to two clinics that offer services to animals. The Slaton Animal Hospital, located in the old VFW Hall, 130 E. Lynn St., is working on the finishing touches so it can open up soon. Samantha Thomas, DVM, said it had been a “dream of hers”…
Read MoreSEDCO changes sponsorship process
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation discussed changing how they donate to events Thursday afternoon (Jan. 21) during its regular monthly meeting. Barbara Hopper, Executive Director, said SEDCO had been asked to help sponsor the South Plains Air Show again this year. That said, COVID-19 could still be a factor, so…
Read MoreSlaton, cities start strong in new sales tax year
The City of Slaton and other cities in the area started off strong in the new year of Sales Tax Rebates. Slaton received $47,986.77 in January, a 23.23 percent increase from January 2020. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $47,986.77, a 23.23 percent increase from the 2020 year-to-date total of $38,939.17. Ransom Canyon, Buffalo Springs…
Read MoreFriday fire destroys home
From Staff Reports A Friday morning fire (Jan. 15) in the 300 block of E. Panhandle St. resulted a family without a home. The call came in about 8:30 a.m. Friday. Members of the Slaton Fire Department arrived to find the house on fire, with flames coming from the inside. Four people were inside the…
Read MoreTime for a halftime snack break
Members of the Slaton High School baseball team work the concession stand Friday evening (Jan. 15) during the Tiger basketball’s games against Idalou. The stand raising money for athletics and helps students earn service hours. For results of the games, see page 4. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSISD approve report, set May election dates
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, or TAPR, Thursday evening (Jan. 14) during its regular monthly meeting. Board president Carlos Bentancourt opened up the hearing at 7:20 p.m. for public forum. Superintendent Jim Andrus presented the report, which…
Read MoreGins complete 2020 cotton bailing season
From Staff Reports The 2020 cotton harvest and bailing season is nearing the end of its run. Posey Gin finished their bailing last week, completing the ginning season for the area. The others six gins – Slaton Co-op, Acuff-McClung, Texas Star Co-op, Idalou, Lubbock Cotton Growers and New Home, finished up their seasons earlier in…
Read MoreRepairing leaky pipes in the road
Members of the City of Slaton Street Department do work along Division Street Monday morning (Jan. 18). City Administrator Mike Lamberson said it was a water leak, one of several the City has had appear after the snow. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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