Together in Grace to conduct annual Black History Month Feb. 22
Together in Grace will have an African American History Month Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Slaton Club House, 750 W. Garza. The event will be a celebration of a culture of beauty, resilience and strength. Refreshments will be provided and donations are accepted. The public is invited to attend.
Read MoreGetting ready to try a lift
Jocelyn Santos, left, winces as she and Ricardo Bazaldua tighten her wraps before a lift Thursday (Jan. 30) at the Slaton Powerlifting Meet. The boys and girls teams placed second at the event. For story and more photos, see Page 8. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in January sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of January. Slaton received $61,917.30 in January, a 0.59 percent increase from January 2023’s $61,551. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $61,917.30 in January, a 0.59 percent increase from January 2024’s $61,551. . Post, Ransom Canyon Buffalo Springs and Post saw…
Read MoreSandra Reeves
Sandra “Sande” Reeves, 68, of Slaton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Private family viewing only. Visitation will be 6-7pm Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Englunds Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Mighty Oak Assembly of God. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements are by…
Read MoreZachariah Leonard
Zachariah “Zach” Leonard, 40, of Slaton, TX, went back home to be with The Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024. A Memorial Service will be at 2pm on November 2, at Englunds Chapel. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Zach was born on March 12, 1984, in El Paso, to a wonderful couple,…
Read MoreJ. Martin Plaza/ Side Door Barber Shop & The Slatonite
By:Jenna Howle At 135 E Panhandle Street in downtown Slaton, J. Martin Plaza stands as a beacon for local businesses, housing both the Slaton Side Door Barber Shop and The Slatonite newspaper. Landlord and owner Justin Martin is committed to keeping the spirit of local entrepreneurship alive. “I just want to keep local businesses going,”…
Read MoreLibrary of Legacies Trick or Treat
By:Jenna Howle Library of Legacies in Slaton, had a great trick or treat event on Saturday, October 19th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Residents of the assisted living home enjoyed sitting outside their rooms to hand out candy to children from the Slaton community. A large crowd of kids showed up and the staff at…
Read MoreSlaton ISD Band
The Slaton High School Band will compete in the Area contest this Saturday at Lowrey Field, performing their show “The Iron Horse Coming Home,” which honors Slaton’s history. Along with their performance, the band is promoting donations to the Spirit of Slaton refurbishment project to restore the beloved landmark. The drumline recently won the Outstanding…
Read MoreCity Council Meeting
By:Jenna Howle The City of Slaton held a meeting on October 21, 2024, introducing four new police officers: Jose Gonzales, Raul Ascencio, Abigail Hargrove, and Brand Price. The council approved minutes from previous meetings and reported no changes in financial statements. Department updates included street paving progress, near completion of water meter installations, and the…
Read MoreDelma Bloxom
Delma Bloxom, 84, of Slaton, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Funeral Services were Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Englunds Chapel. Interment followed at Englewood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Delma was born on October 23, 1939, in Chillicothe to Delmer D. and Gertrude Eilleen Tucker. Her family moved to…
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