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2023 baling season underway
From Staff Reports The 2023 Cotton ginning season is currently underway. As of press time Tuesday (Nov. 21) 133,420 bales have been produced. Last year’s season ended in December, where a total of 154,828 bales were ginned. This was well below the record setting total in 2021 of 741,556 bales. As of press time Tuesday,…
Read MoreArea Champs
The Roosevelt Eagles hoist the Area championship trophy after coming back to defeat the Crane Cranes 20-14 Friday evening (Nov. 17) in Big Spring. The team plays Wall tonight (Friday) at 5 p.m. in Shallowater. For story on the game and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO approves mural design
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved a mural design for its building and discussed other items Thursday afternoon (Nov. 16) during its monthly meeting. Executive Barbara Hopper presented several new mural designs by the artist. She said they were allowed to change three items as part of the agreement. The…
Read MoreMinisterial Alliance Thanksgiving service benefits those in need
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Ministerial Alliance conducted a Thanksgiving Service Sunday evening (Nov. 19) at Lighthouse Apostolic Church. The event also had an offering for the food and hygiene pantry located at the Earl Powell Center as well as other community service efforts. A total of $978 was raised for the pantry,…
Read MoreSHS, RHS cheer perform at Disney
Slaton and Roosevelt High School cheerleaders are two of the teams who were selected for the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 17-20. The individuals invited to perform were part of a group of team leaders selected from Varsity Spirit summer camp this summer. The cheerleaders performed in…
Read MoreJJ’s celebrates 22 years with cake
JJ’s Cafe celebrated 22 years in business with 22 cakes Wednesday (Nov. 15) at its restaurant. Customers were treated to complimentary slice of cake. Joy Sims, who owns JJ’s along with Jodie Sims, said she had owned a restaurant in Lubbock for years before moving to Slaton. “As a child, the oldest of four girls…
Read MoreNews in brief
Businesses closed for Thanksgiving Several businesses will be closed for Thanksgiving and until Monday. City Hall closed at noon Wednesday (Nov. 22) and will return to normal hours Monday (Nov. 27). Banks will be closed for the holiday and mail will not be delivered until Friday. Businesses may have varied hours on Thanksgiving and Friday.…
Read MoreCity approves Barnes separation agreement
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved a separation agreement with former Chief of Police Trevor Barnes Monday evening (Oct. 16) during its regular monthly meeting. Mayor Clif Shaw said the agrement had been reached and once the commission passed it the agreement became public record. During public comment, several people…
Read MoreSlaton Education Foundation created to help teachers, students
From Staff Reports The Slaton Education Foundation was formed to benefit the education and future of all students and teachers in Slaton ISD. We will use the funds raised to reward teacher excellence and program success, as well as grant funding for school programs and teacher needs that cannot be met with current funding. Its…
Read MoreLubbock Antique, Collectors’ Club visits several local businesses
Chad Wilson, standing, shows some historic baking items to members of the Lubbock Antique and Collectors’ Club Thursady afternoon (Oct. 12) at the Slaton Bakery. The group then went to the Antique Mall and Museum later on. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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