Slaton ISD Board Meeting
By: Jenna Howle The Slaton Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at the Slaton Administration Office. The meeting commenced promptly at 7:00 PM, with board members and community stakeholders in attendance. Board President called the meeting to order and established a quorum. Following the invocation and…
Read MoreSlaton Branch of Catholic Life Insurance Honors Local Sports Field with Flag Presentation
By:Jenna Howle In a heartfelt ceremony at the Lubbock Baseball Academy, the Slaton Branch of Catholic Life Insurance proudly presented both a U.S. Flag and a Texas Flag to the players and coaches at the Tracey Starkey Field in West Lubbock. This annual tradition, part of their Flag Day project, underscores the organization’s commitment to…
Read MoreGary Brush
Gary Brush, 76, of Slaton, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. Viewing will be 10-5, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Englunds. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Slaton. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements are by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. …
Read MoreMaria Escobar
Maria Escobar, 87, of Slaton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Slaton. Interment followed at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements were by Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. Maria was born on April 1, 1937, in Waelder to Remigio…
Read MoreBills Grill is now Open
By:Jenna Howle Slaton welcomes a new dining destination, Bill’s Grill, which officially opened its doors on September 23rd, 2024. Located at 1901 FM 400, this local spot is already making waves with its hearty menu and welcoming atmosphere. Bill’s Grill offers a range of mouthwatering options, from classic burgers like their normal hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and…
Read MoreSlaton St. Joseph’s Annual Sausage Festival
By:Jenna Howle The highly anticipated St. Joseph’s Annual Sausage Festival is back for another weekend of delicious food and exciting activities in Slaton, Texas, at the corner of 21st and Division. Taking place on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, 2024, the event promises to offer something for everyone, from sausage sales…
Read MoreTeta Marie Kirtley
She is preceded in death by her husband Gordon Kirtley on April 27, 2023; her parents Marion and Della Lue Hughes; and sons Kevin Kirtley and Dennis Colwell. Teta Marie Kirtley, 94, of Slaton, TX passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born on September 6,1930 in Ralls, TX to Marion and Della Lue…
Read MoreRamon Gonzales
Ramon Dolores Gonzales passed from this life on September 16, 2024 at the age of 69. Ramon was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and will be remembered for his unwavering faith. He enjoyed listening to Grand Funk Railroad and watching his favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red…
Read MoreSlaton High School Class of 1984 Celebrates 40th Reunion
By:Jenna Howle On Saturday, September 28th, the Slaton High School Class of 1984 gathered for a memorable 40th reunion at Heirlooms Flowers & Gifts in Slaton, Texas. The event, which ran from 5 to 11 PM, brought together 24 classmates and 14 spouses, resulting in a delightful total of 38 attendees. Amidst laughter, nostalgia, and…
Read MoreThe Slatonite new location
By:Jenna Howle Exciting news from The Slatonite! We have officially relocated to our new office at 135 E Panhandle in Slaton, Texas. We are thrilled with the new space, which is perfectly sized for us and all we do. We invite the community to stop by and visit us in our new location! In addition…
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