Slaton News

In chasing down Larry McDonald for a story about his volunteer work with the city's annual July Fourth fireworks show, I discovered his wife, Karla, hard at work in her yard.

The next Lubbock County Constable Precinct Two was announced Wednesday. The Lubbock County Republican Party says former Slaton police officer Joe Pinson will run unopposed in November.

Hamburgers and Cokes, the flash of chrome and the shriek of tires spinning on pavement will be parts of a day-long event Saturday when the 13th annual Rock n Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise is staged in ...

Diana Valencia of Slaton recently won the Texas Lottery's 'Weekly Grand' scratch-off game.

The Texas FFA Convention is back in Lubbock this week and it's bringing a lot of new people into the Hub City.

The largest crowd organizers said they've ever seen at Mackenzie Park - estimated at 70,000 - listened to three hours of music, topped by fireworks Friday evening ending the Centennial 4th on Broadway ...

United Supermarkets said Thursday it will begin converting its fuel stations from Conoco to Phillips 66 brand gasoline starting Tuesday.

The Community Foundation of Abilene is accepting applications for the Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Story last updated at 5/27/2008 - 1:06 am Two of Lubbock's top public safety officials say they are not in support of consolidating the county's dispatch system under one roof, as ...

A man who was behind the wheel when his car ran over his 1-year-old daughter faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter.

“It's scary, It's really scary”

Posted: A North Lubbock neighborhood is in shock tonight, after authorities removed thousands of dollars worth of stolen property from a home there. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“What's been recovered so far ranges from flat screen TV's to appliances such as refrigerators, stoves to some electronics”

The sheriff's office believes the teens were involved in at least ten other burglaries - with the potential for more. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“This is going to be a big event for us”

Friday, April 25, 2008 Story last updated at 4/25/2008 - 1:12 am Slaton's artistic community is throwing an open house - Texas style. via Lubbock Avalanche

“The Republican Party Executive Committee will determine who goes on the ballot”

The Lubbock County Republican Party is looking for candidates to take over the Precinct 2 constable post after Constable Larry D. Johnson died earlier this month. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Isaac Jones, 49, was indicted in federal court Wednesday on two counts of production of child pornography. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“The building has so much history for the community”

Almost 100 years ago, the Harvey House in Slaton was a center of South Plains travel. via Lubbock Avalanche

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Story last updated at 4/16/2008 - 2:13 am A malfunctioning license plate light landed a 49-year-old Slaton man in jail on charges of sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. via Lubbock Avalanche

Sunday, April 13, 2008 Story last updated at 4/13/2008 - 1:59 am Students from several Region 16 high schools recently competed in University Interscholastic League band and chorus competitions. via Lubbock Avalanche

Posted: A familiar landmark in Slaton received special recognition Saturday. The Slaton Harvey House is now recognized as an official Texas Historical Landmark. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

The Slaton man who ran over his 18-month-old child three weeks ago is now charged with her death. via KAMC