Cooking hamburgers for a hungry crowd
Lions Club member Greg Dyess, left, holds a tray as Robert Cooper places cooked burgers into it Monday morning (March 30) during the Club’s Burgers and More event at Slaton Plaza. The moneys raised go toward scholarships for seniors. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreTearing down the old Senior Citizens Center
Workers started tearing down the old Slaton Senior Citizens Center Tuesday morning (March 31) after asbestos mitigation. The demolition will take several days, and those attending an event at the new Center will need to find other spots to park in. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreSPD warns public about caller scams
The Slaton Police Department is warning the public about recent phone scams that can cost people money. SPD reported it has received reports of the scammers calling people claiming there is a problem with a bank account or a legal issue, such as a warrant, and demanding immediate payment. They ask for money using gift…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in March sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an rise in sales tax revenues for the month of March over last year. Slaton received $57,464.94 in March, a 9.41 percent increase from March 2025’s $52,518.27. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $219,068.20, a 4.20 percent increase from March 2025’s $210,231.65. All four other towns – Buffalo Springs, Post,…
Read MoreYouth earn badges, honors at Pack 127 Blue, Gold Banquet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Members of Cub Scout Pack 127 had the opportunity to meet R2D2, an Imperial Snowtrooper and others – as well as enjoy food, fun and a Pinewood Derby, Saturday evening (March 14) during a Blue & Gold Banquet at First Baptist Church. Several members of the Pack received honors for…
Read MoreTrustees to discuss appeal, school plans
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider a parent appeal as well as local improvement plans for two schools Monday evening (March 23) at 6 p.m. during the board’s monthly meeting. The parental appeal regards refusal of entry or ejection from a District property in accordance with Board Policy…
Read MoreVeterans Day program cancelled due to outage
From Staff Reports Slaton Independent School District cancelled school Tuesday morning (Nov. 11) due to a power outage caused by a wreck on Hwy. 84. This also cancelled SHS’ annual Veterans Day program. Approximately 85 percent of the City was without power according to the Slaton Police Department. Power was restored around 9:30 a.m. SISD…
Read MoreTigers advance to Bi-District
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers are heading to the playoffs once again. They secured their spot defeating Roosevelt 35-21 Friday evening (Nov. 7). The Tigers will now face a familiar opponent as they play Friona in Bi-District Friday evening (Nov. 14) at 7 p.m. in Littlefield. Slaton defeated the Chieftains in the first game…
Read MoreCity conducts hearing on substandard properties
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton conducted a public hearing on four substandard structures Monday evening (Nov. 10) during its monthly meeting. The properties discussed were 985 Oklahoma St., owned by the Franklin Dimple Lee Estate, 405 S. New Mexico St. owned by the late Noal and Mattie Wilburn, 840 S. Collins…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in October sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an rise in sales tax revenues for the month of October. Slaton received $82,035.30 in October, a 1.96 percent increase from October 2024’s $80,455.95 Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $760,378.38 in October, a 3.32 percent decrease from October 2024’s $786,503.11. Post and Buffalo Springs saw an increase over the…
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