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Christmas Musical, Cantata Sunday
Slaton Methodist Church will present the musical “The First Noel,” by artist Russell Mauldin, Sunday (Dec. 11) at 6 p.m. at the Church. A combination of voices from three churches sing at the event, which will be a reminder of the reason for the season. Refreshments and a special guest will join directly afterward. The…
Read MoreCity budget hearing dates
From Staff Reports There will be one more hearing regarding the 2022-23 tax rate, which will be conducted at City Hall. These are for public comment on the items. The Second Hearing is during the monthly City Hall Meeting, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Read MoreMeeting the Tigers
Members of the Slaton Tiger football team walk out of the run through to be introduced Saturday morning (Aug. 6) during Meet the Tigers. For more information on the event, including photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreHarvey House to host Pancake event April 23
The Slaton Harvey House invites the community to a Pancakes and Sausages event April 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Slaton Harvey House, 400 Railroad Ave. across from Caprock Santa Fe Credit Union. Everyone is invited to attend, and pancakes and sausages, along with beverages, will be served. Donations will be accepted, and will benefit…
Read MoreSlaton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet set for March 28
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet returns after being cancelled due to COVID in 2020 Monday, March 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. The Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Boss of the Year will be presented. The Chamber Board of Directors and Officers…
Read MoreA day of fun, remembrance
Guests purchase menudo and gorditas to enjoy while they listen to music or play games Saturday (Feb. 26) during a Fat Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The event was a nod to Fat Tuesday (March 1). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreMan, Woman, Boss of Year nominations being accepted
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce will be conducting its Annual Awards Banquet this year after it was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID concerns. It is currently accepting applications for Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Boss of the Year. Nominations may be submitted to Slaton Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 400,…
Read MoreCotton ginning season begins, 1st bale winner announced
From Staff Reports The 2021 cotton harvest and bailing season has started its run. Six gins – Slaton Co-op (now called WesTex Co-op Gin), Acuff-McClung, Texas Star Co-op, Idalou, Lubbock Cotton Growers and New Home started earlier this month. Posey Gin closed its business down earlier this year. Ginners are hoping or a better season…
Read MoreBingo, Burgers to be conducted May 14
The Slaton Senior Citizens Center will be conducting Bingo and Burgers Friday (May 14) at the Center 230 W. Lynn St. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with burgers cooked by the Slaton Lions Club. Suggested donation is $6 per burger and are available to go. Bingo will be conducted from about 6-7:30 p.m.…
Read MoreResident earns spot in TTU Accelerator program
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Cory Roof loves his fresh vegetables. That said, there are 58 counties in Texas that are considered food deserts. A total of 54 of those counties are in West Texas. “When I first went into food production as a career, it was kind of always needling me, kind of in…
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