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Historical marker in downtown Slaton, Texas, with classic brick buildings and parked cars in the background—highlighting the town’s rich railroad heritage and small-town charm.

Living in Slaton

The movie Ransom Canyon, based on the book series by Jodi Thomas, is set in the rugged landscape of West Texas, specifically around the fictional town of Ransom Canyon — inspired by the real Ransom Canyon located just outside of Slaton, Texas.

Jodi Thomas, a Texas native, modeled the setting after this area’s dramatic canyons, wide-open ranch land, and close-knit rural communities. So while the town in the story is fictional, the setting is very much rooted in the real-life Ransom Canyon area in Lubbock County.

Wide aerial view of the Caprock Canyon edge near Slaton, Texas, with sprawling farmland and rugged terrain under a clear blue sky—showcasing natural beauty and open land.

Downtown Slaton, Texas park at twilight featuring a white gazebo and large oak tree wrapped in string lights—capturing small-town charm, community gathering space, and peaceful ambiance.

Aerial panoramic view of Slaton, Texas featuring a large lake, surrounding neighborhoods, farmland, and canyon ridges under a bright blue sky—showcasing natural beauty, livability, and open land.

Texas Historical Commission marker at Ransom Canyon near Slaton, Texas, with golden hour sunlight over a peaceful lake and distant canyon cliffs—highlighting local heritage and natural beauty.

Long country road leading through rugged canyon terrain near Slaton, Texas, under a bright sky—highlighting scenic drives, natural beauty, and rural accessibility.

Roadside sign reading “Slaton 10” on a rural Texas highway, with cars and cloudy blue sky in the background—symbolizing accessibility and small-town connection.

Historical marker in downtown Slaton, Texas, with classic brick buildings and parked cars in the background—highlighting the town’s rich railroad heritage and small-town charm.

Front view of historic steam locomotive 1809 with the Slaton, Texas water tower in the background—celebrating the city’s rich railroad heritage and small-town identity.

Close-up of a carved stone monument with a star and the word "Slaton" engraved—symbolizing pride, permanence, and civic identity in Slaton, Texas.

Downtown Slaton, Texas at dusk with string lights glowing across storefronts and trees, creating a warm, inviting small-town atmosphere on a brick-lined street.

Row of empty benches along a sidewalk in a quiet downtown Slaton, Texas park at dusk—capturing small-town charm, peaceful public spaces, and community atmosphere.

Scenic road stretching through the canyon near Slaton, Texas at golden hour, with soft sunlight illuminating the hills and open landscape—perfectly capturing West Texas beauty and rural freedom.

Triangle Business Development Center in downtown Slaton, Texas at sunset—home to the Slaton Economic Development Corporation and support services for local businesses.

Colorful mural in downtown Slaton, Texas featuring agriculture, railroad, and western heritage under the slogan “Your Kind of Town” at twilight on a brick street.

Two cowboys on horseback swing lassos while riding through a dusty West Texas arena at sunset, capturing the action of traditional cattle roping. This image highlights rural heritage, western culture, and teamwork under golden light.

Front view of Tracks Coffee Bar in Slaton, Texas, housed in a minimalist white stucco building with large windows and a red handrail—representing small-town entrepreneurship and local charm.

Aerial view of historic steam locomotive 1809 on display in downtown Slaton, Texas, surrounded by trees and string lights—celebrating the city’s railroad legacy and community pride.

Historic white water tower with “Slaton” painted in red, standing tall over farmland and industrial rooftops at sunrise—symbolizing small-town pride and rural heritage in Slaton, Texas.

Peaceful view of a lakeside park in Slaton, Texas with green trees, calm water, and distant canyon ridges—ideal for recreation, nature lovers, and serene living.

Duck swimming across a calm lake near Slaton, Texas, with canyon cliffs in the background and native foliage in the foreground—capturing the area's natural beauty and serene outdoor lifestyle.

Decorative birdhouse hanging from a tree along a brick street in downtown Slaton, Texas, with glowing string lights and a twilight sky in the background—capturing charm and community spirit.

Close-up of a palomino horse in the foreground with a West Texas cowboy holding a lasso on horseback in the background, under a dramatic evening sky. Captures rural lifestyle, ranch culture, and the bond between rider and horse.

Silhouetted cowboys on horseback lassoing cattle in a West Texas rodeo arena at sunset. The dramatic evening sky highlights the motion, tradition, and spirit of rural ranch life in the American Southwest.

A cowboy in a teal shirt and white hat rides a gray horse at sunset in West Texas, framed by golden-lit trees. A peaceful portrait capturing rural tradition and western heritage.

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Lezlee Harlan

Executive Director

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