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Slaton stampeded by Mustangs in District, 45-2

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By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers completed their three game road trip and bye week at Mustang Stadium, playing Denver City on Friday (Oct. 15), losing 45-2 and falling to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in District. The scoring was one-sided in favor of Denver City throughout the entire game. The first…

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Roosevelt out soars the Owls 58-0 to continue perfect run

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By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Roosevelt Eagles traveled on the road to keep their undefeated streak alive against the Reagan County Owls on Friday (Oct. 15). Their defense yet again was able to hold another team scoreless and claim the victory 58-0. The first quarter was all Eagles as they were able to score…

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Running on to Regional Contest

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Elijah Culver runs down the course at Mae Simmons Park during District Contest Oct. 11. He, Ivan Venzor, Isaiah Chapa, Ishmael Gonzales, Xavier Riojas, Curtis Holland and Anguel Lopez will run in the Regional meet Monday (Oct. 25) again at Mae Simmons Park in the hopes to advance to State in Round Rock. Abby Daniel…

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Oktoberfest draws large crowd

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 Knights of Columbus members Joel Smith, Victor Armenta and Don Heinrich cut up sausage for the food truck. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)

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City approves policies, grants

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By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved a grant for a business as well as several policies and resolutions Monday evening (Oct. 18) during its monthly meeting. The meeting was delayed a week due to Commissioners being at a Texas Municipal League retreat as well as several illnesses in the City…

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All treats, no tricks: Slaton to host several Halloween events

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From Staff Reports Halloween is nearing, and this time the scare known as COVID is not nearly the nightmare it was last year. Several groups in Slaton will be offering a variety of Halloween treats and events for children to celebrate. The Slaton Chamber Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 31 from 5-6 p.m. on…

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Trustees hear financial reports from past months

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By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard an update on the financial expenses the School District spent in the months of August and September Oct. 12 at the Administration Building. Superintendent Jim Andrus gave the report of financials, which included payments of $14,230 to McNeil’s Sports Turf to…

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Flag football fun

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Members of the Lamesa and Hurricanes flag football teams play a game during an Ironman tournament Saturday morning (Oct. 16) at the High School field. A cheerleading contest was also conducted. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)

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