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SPD arrests 2nd man in investigation
Slaton Police Department arrested a second man sought in an investigation of burglaries and thefts in the area. Jim Waylon Leake, 34, was arrested May 2 for parole violation warrant and burglary of a habitation. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite
Read MoreNational Lemonade Day teaches skills for life
Lemonade Day was started in Houston in 2007. It is aimed at kids in Kindergarten through fifth grades. The purpose is to teach youth about business and entrepreneurial skills. They plan, set up and operate a lemonade stand. Ransom Canyon combined Lemonade Day with their annual garage sale last Saturday. The youngsters were enthusiastically pitching…
Read MoreLove, unity message at National Day of Prayer
Showing love and using prayer to change the nation was the ongoing theme of Slaton’s National Night Out Thursday (May 2) at the City of Slaton Gazebo. The event was sponsored by the Slaton Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly 1132. Speakers Adam Behnke, Ben Holland, Terry Reeves and Steve Campbell spoke about the power…
Read MoreLocal barbecue business recognized by Texas Monthly
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite intern For Isaac Arellano, Pitforks and Smokerings isn’t just a business, but a home. Arellano, the owner and pitmaster of the Pitforks and Smokerings took over the business from his father, who had run it as a gas station and breakfast burrito stop along with a car repair shop for almost…
Read MoreOn to the next round
Madi Englund, Muleshoe catcher Valerie Toscano and Slaton fans watch the baseball sail after it was hit April 25 during the Tigerette’s Bi-District game in Sundown. The team defeated the Lady Mules 13-7.
Read MoreSPD arrests 1 in burglary investigation
The Slaton Police Department needs help in solving a investigation of burglaries and thefts in the area. Sgt. Steve Dekraker said the Slaton Police Department has been working a joint investigation with the Lubbock Police Department Investigations division over the past few weeks in reference to a string of burglaries and thefts. Several have involved…
Read MoreWomen’s Division to host final garage sale
After more than 40 years of service to the community, the Women’s Division of the Chamber of Commerce is dissolving. That said, they’re going out in style with their biggest fundraiser: the annual garage sale, which will be Friday (May 3) from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday (May 4) from 8 a.m.-noon from at the…
Read MoreEarly voting turnout strong, election Saturday
A mayor and decision on a Proposition to change the Economic Development Corporation from a Type A to Type B will be determined Saturday in the general election. Incumbent Dubbin Englund and challengers Clifton Shaw and John Gatica are on the ballot for mayor. Also on the ballot is Proposition A, which will determine the…
Read MoreSlaton, other cities see increase in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $42,379.43 in April, a 13.59 percent increase from April 2018. April numbers reflect February sales. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $202,707.80, a 9.45 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $185,202.19. Post,…
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Worshipers carry a cross and other items during a Good Friday procession. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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