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McCaghren named General Manager at The Slatonite
Melissa McCaghren has been named the new General Manager of the Slatonite, beginning her duties at the newspaper Monday. She is a 2001 graduate of West Texas A&M University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication-Print Media. McCaghren is an award-winning photographer, having received 10 individual and 14 overall Texas Press Association awards for…
Read MoreCouncil swears in officer, hears readings
The City of Slaton welcomed a new police officer as he was sworn in Monday evening during its regular meeting. Mayor Dubbin Englund swore in Thomas Higgins, who started his first day Monday. Higgins, from Austin, graduated from South Plains College Academy in August. His father Scott and girlfriend Roxanne Sanchez also attended the swearing…
Read MoreOfficer recovers after dog attack
Slaton Code Enforcement Officer Brad Murph has recovered and is back on the job after being mauled by two dogs last week. Murph was dispatched to a call in the 300 block of E. Texas Avenue last Tuesdayon a report of dogs killing chickens. As he was walking around to the area where the dogs…
Read MoreEarly voting underway
Early voting is underway across Lubbock County, and Slaton residents can cast an early ballot through Nov. 2. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. weekdays at the Slaton ISD administration office. State and national races are on the ballot, as is the race for Precinct 2 Lubbock County Commissioner. Republican…
Read MoreSlaton PD, DEA to host drug drop-off
Slaton Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency do not want you to be a dealer. The two agencies are hosting a prescription drug drop-off from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at Hearts Together Church of Christ at 340 W. Division Street. The event will be a drive-through drop-off and syringes and other sharps…
Read MoreChamber SAC awards lunch set for Monday
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Slaton Ag and Commerce Luncheon awards luncheon will be held Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall and will honor individuals for outstanding contributions in agriculture and commerce, including Farmer of the Year, Hand of the Year and Farm Family of the year. Cost is…
Read MoreSEDCO to discuss steps for Type B election, vision for downtown
The Slaton Economic Development Corporation will discuss moving forward with the election of a Type B corporation when it meets at noon today at the SEDCO offices. Currently, SEDCO is a Type A corporation. According to the Texas Comptroller, sales tax for Type A corporations is primarily intended for manufacturing and industrial development. EDCs may…
Read MoreEllis guest speaker at Trinity Evangelical Methodist Sunday
Former preacher Lee Ellis of Wichita, Kan. will be the guest speaker at Trinity Evangelical Church (700 S. 19th St.) at 11 a.m. Sunday. All former members and former students of his at SHS are invited to attend.
Read MoreRegistration for 2018-2019 Roosevelt school year
Registration for 2018 -2019 Roosevelt school year will be held on August 6th and August 7th from 9am to 4pm in the Roosevelt Elementary Cafeteria. Returning Students: …
Read MoreSlatonite accepting paranormal story submissions
Do you have a story that will raise the hair on the back of the neck? Have you had a paranormal experience that defies explanation? If it happened in Slaton, Ransom Canyon, Lynn County or Garza County, or happened to someone from these areas, you can submit it to be featured in our Halloween edition.…
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