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Storytime with Mayor Shaw
On Friday morning (June 7) at Slaton City Hall, a group of young kids and their parents gathered for Story Time with Mayor Clifton Shaw, which was hosted by the PBS Texas Tech Public Media group with representative Reagan Doyal. Doyal showed the kids one of the shows available on the PBS app…
Read More1943 Stinson A-T19 Plane Crash at Slaton Airport June 9th
Two people had minor injuries after a gust of wind hit the plane after landing. They were headed back from a D-Day Celebration at the Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock. This plane was totaled. The plane was a WW II World War aircraft. That was used in the Caribbean as a submarine spotter by the…
Read MoreUnited gets self checkout
United Supermarkets in Slaton, Tx puts in the first self checkout registers on Sunday night (June 2), training Tuesday (June 4), and fully operating Wednesday (June 5). The hours for self checkout are 8a.m.-8p.m. seven days a week. “These are completely optional for guest. We will still have our friendly checkers a few registers down,”…
Read MoreCity of Slaton Commision Meeting
By Jenna Howle The City of Slaton, Tx had their meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10.The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. There were no public comments. The commission meeting of May 13, and the cemetery board meeting of May 28, were both approved. Negative numbers were shown for the pooled…
Read MoreFCCLA
“We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope.” This is the first line of the FCCLA creed recited by members at their local chapter meetings. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a renowned national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) …
Read MoreJack Matthew Harlan
Jack Harlan a familiar face to many in Slaton, Texas. He is embarking on an exciting journey to becoming an orthodontist. His parents are George and Lezlee Harlan, and raised in Slaton, Texas. Harlan carries with him a deep-rooted connection to the town and its values.”The town of Slaton has held a special place in…
Read MoreSlaton Tigerettes Softball Team Car Wash Fundraiser
The Slaton Tigerette softball team would like to thank the community for showing up to their car wash fundriaser this Saturday (June 1). Without the community of Slaton this would not be possible. The car wash was to raise funds to cover entry fees and umpire dues for Summer League Softball. They had a…
Read More3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 22nd, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Read MoreSave the Date
SHS Class of 1974 Reunion. August 31st, at Cooks Garage, Lubbock, TX. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m. Contact: Greg Sokora 806-789-4277 Craig Mann 806-441-9206
Read MoreHonoring Veterans
This Memorial Day, Slaton residents came together at Englewood Cemetery to honor our fallen heroes. Volunteers placed flags on the graves of Veterans on May 24, 2024. This heartfelt tradition paid tribute to the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives for our country, ensuring their memories live on in our community. Thank you to all…
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