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Man arrested after pursuit ends in Tahoka
A Slaton man was arrested May 30 after a pursuit that ended in Tahoka. Otis Kyle Neatherlin, 31, of Slaton was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing bodily injury, evading in a motor vehicle and driving with a suspended license with a previous conviction. For more information, please read the…
Read MoreSummer reading program offers contests, education during break
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern Helping kids with their reading skills is one of many goals Kathy Hardin has for the children of Slaton this summer. To encourage kids to continue reading during the summer, Hardin, a volunteer at the Slaton City Library, read to students from kindergarten through fourth grade. on June 3 at…
Read MoreRubio named intern at The Slatonite
The Slatonite welcomes Adán Rubio as its summer intern. He is a junior at Tech University, majoring in journalism and pursuing a minor in general business. “Working at the Slatonite, I hope to gain more skills in the field of journalism that I can use in my future career. I am grateful for this opportunity…
Read MoreHarvey House to host Bingo
Slaton Harvey House, 400 Railroad Ave, will host Bingo Night Saturday (June 8) at 6 p.m. Entry fee is $30 for eight games, with three cards per game. There will also be pizza, salad and dessert, drinks, and a silent auction. For information, call 828-5900.
Read MoreRansom Canyon dedicates new bridge crossing stream
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent A long sought dream came true last Sunday (June 2) when the newly built suspension bridge across the stream dividing the north and south side of the canyon was dedicated. Three concerned citizens decided the bridge would be a real benefit to Ransom Canyon residents. These citizens called themselves “The…
Read MoreCity mourns deaths of Mayor, Commissioner
The City of Slaton lost two members within days of each other. Mayor D.W. “Dubbin” Englund died Tuesday (May 28) James A. “Buster” Tucker, Commissioner Ward IV, passed away May 23. “It is with great sadness that the City of Slaton announces the loss of two long-time city leaders, Mayor D.W. Englund and City Commissioner…
Read MoreMan arrested after standoff
A Slaton man was arrested after a standoff May 22 in the 600 block of S. 8th St. Antonio Flores Garcia, 39, was arrested for violation of a protective order, charges of burglary of a habitation and resisting arrest, search or transport, and two counts of assault against a public servant. For more information, please…
Read MoreLocals honor veterans on Memorial Day
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Cemeteries can be a quiet place, with graves of those who fought in wars, from Spanish-American to Civil War, to the wars of the 20th century. Many are often ignored or not looked at closely to see the person’s date of service, where they served, et cetera. A group of…
Read MoreAnnual Movies on the Wall summer shows announced
The annual Movies on the Wall is set to begin this Saturday (June 1) at Slaton Legacy Park, 110 Texas Avenue. The nine movies showing for this year are: • June 1 – “Sing” • June 8 – “CoCo” • June 15 – “Up” • June 22 – “Moana” • June 29 – “The Lego…
Read MoreLoading up one more time for playoffs
The Slaton Tigerette softball team gives each other fist bumps as they load the bus to head to Abilene for Regional Semifinals on May 17. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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