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4 Schools to celebrate graduation ceremonies

From Staff Reports Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland High Schools have announced their Valedictorians and Salutatorians before commencements this week. Slaton’s 2023 Valedictorian is Brayden Brown while the Salutatorian is Sloane Meier. Graduation will be at 7  p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 25) in the Slaton High School gymnasium. Doors open at 6. Britnee Cloud is…

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News in brief

Election canvassed for Ward I, runoff scheduled The City of Slaton Board of Commissioners canvassed the May 7 Ward I Commissioner Election May 16 during a special meeting at City Hall. They also canvassed the recount Tuesday (May 23) after it was counted at the Lubbock County Elections office City Secretary Pam King read the…

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Grads attend baccalaureate

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Several Slaton High School students, family and friends attended the annual baccalaureate Friday (May 19) at First Baptist Church in Slaton. Approximately 20 students attended. Will Perry, associate pastor at First Baptist, gave a welcome and presented a message from Hebrews 12:1-2. In it, he talked about endurance, mentioning how…

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SEDCO discusses mural project

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation discussed an update on the proposed mural project for its building as well as several projects during its monthly meeting Thursday (May 18). The also conducted a public hearing for Ron Hoover RV & Marine, which opened at 12:05 p.m. When no one came to…

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Tigers season ends in Regional Quarters

Slaton High School baseball Coach Jace Chancellor, right, gives a pep talk to the team during the Tigers’ 11-3 loss to the Shallowater Mustangs Saturday (May 20) at Frenship High School’s baseball field. The loss, combined with a 10-5 loss Friday (May 19) ended the Tigers’ season in Regional Quarterfinals. It was the first time…

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Tiger Train Fitness offers exercise any time of day

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Those who want a workout, but not travel to Lubbock, a local gymnasium is now open for membership. Tiger Train Fitness, 159 S. 9th St. opened May 11 with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber. Owners Nicole and Raul Soledad spend several months converting the building into a fitness center,…

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Slaton, Roosevelt earn State medals in track

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A few years ago, the Slaton Tigers just missed out on a State medal by mere tenths of a second in the 4×400 meter relay. Thursday (May 11) the 4×200 meter relay team of CJ Anzley, Ethan Anzley, Isaias Gallegos and Zamion Davila, had a similar scenario, where fractions came…

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Trustees approve contracts, purchases

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a light meeting Tuesday (May 9), approving several contracts and purchases. The board approved contracts for non-certified personnel and professional employees. Trustees approved a contract with Benchmark for a three year leas agreement of copiers. Finance manager Art Martin said the…

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65 Slaton seniors sign letters to attend college

From Staff Reports Slaton High School honored 65 students in its graduating class of 2023 who are attending colleges, join the military or trade school signed letters of their intent to attend during Senior Signing Day May 9 at the Slaton High School gymnasium. Assistant Principal Bo Medley thanked all who came to watch the…

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Area Champs!

The Slaton Tigers celebrate a run scored during game three of their match against the Tornillo Coyotes Friday and Saturday (May 12-13) in Seminole. The team lost its first game Friday, but rallied back in games two and three on Saturday to win the title. For more photos and story, please read the Thursday edition…

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