Notice of Vacancy for Board of Trustee, District 2
(Editor’s note: this is a release from the Slaton Independent School District): Notice of Vacancy for Board of Trustee, District 2 Individuals interested in the board position must send a letter of interest to Mr. Carlos Bentancourt, President of the Board of Trustees, Administration Office, 140 E. Panhandle Street, Slaton, Texas 79364-4110 …
Read MoreFFA decorates town with flags for 4th of July
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Many folks might have been sleeping in July 4 to be ready for fireworks and other COVID-friendly festivities in the evening. Members of the Slaton FFA however, were up at 6:30 a.m. picking up and distributing flags throughout the town. They placed 300 flags in front of yards and businesses…
Read MoreDamron State Farm celebrates move to new location
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM When Joel and Misti Damron started work in Slaton as the new State Farm agents, they had a bit of a challenge in the first few months. “Our first year here in Slaton has been a roller-coaster to say the least. Shortly after we took over a huge fire…
Read MoreOld SHS yearbooks on sale
Those dreaming of finding a classic Slaton High School yearbook may be a step closer to finding that a reality. SHS is offering the community the opportunity to obtain yearbooks from days gone by. Those interested may stop by the high school office to claim one. They are first come first served, no holds allowed. …
Read MoreParade on the 4th of July
Ransom Canyon residents ride in their best patriotic themed vehicles down a parade route Saturday morning (July 4) during the town’s Fourth of July Parade. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MorePool staying cool during COVID
By Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern Summer is in full swing, and the Slaton City Pool is one place people may visit for a break or breath of fresh air. The City Pool reopened May 23, about when Pool Manager C.R. Kennedy said it would have opened regardless of COVID-19. “During a traditional school year, the…
Read MoreClassifieds 7-9-20
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Read MoreSlaton, Ransom Canyon cancel 4th of July events
Slaton and other towns in the area have canceled their annual Fourth of July festivities this year due to an uptick in COVID cases. Mayor Lynn Nowlin made the announcement official Saturday (June 27) in a Facebook post. “The Slaton City Council, our City Administrator, employees of our City and numerous conversations with citizens and…
Read MoreLibrary open with new look
By Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern The Slaton Public Library is back in business after a months-long hiatus due to a lack of a librarian and COVID-19. The Slaton Public Library reopened June 1, and Librarian Cynthia Olivares said the library focus group has been discussing the logistics of the grand reopening scheduled for Sept. 12.…
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