Alma Jean Winn Kennedy
Alma Jean Winn Kennedy Oct. 1, 1939-Oct. 22, 2025 Ronnie Lee Kennedy April 24, 1938-April 26, 2025 Alma Jean Winn Kennedy was born to Dan and Alma Winn on Oct. 1, 1939 in Slaton. She passed away on Oct. 22, 2025. Alma spent her youth in Slaton and graduated from SHS, where she was involved…
Read MoreTigers earn honor after win
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers had something to celebrate Friday evening (Oct. 24) when they came back from a two-point deficit with three touchdowns to win 41-21 against the Muleshoe Mules. Then, they received a second accolade that evening. The Tigers were selected as the KCBD End Zone Team of the Week. This is…
Read MoreSlaton Harvest Festival fun
Guests enjoyed sunny weather and more than 40 vendors at the Slaton Harvest Festival Sunday (Oct. 26) in Downtown. The event also featured a costume contest. For more photos and winners, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreAnnual Chamber Trunk or Treat to be hosted Friday
From Staff Reports Several groups in Slaton are celebrating Halloween in festive fashion this year. Slaton Chamber of Commerce will again host its Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 31 on from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the Square. It will also feature its Trunk Contest, and is free. The trunk decorating contest will be judged as well, with prizes for…
Read MoreLillian Martha Heinrich
Lillian Martha Heinrich Oct. 12, 2025 Lillian Martha Heinrich left this world on Oct. 12, 2025 to be in the arms of her Savior. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. Born the youngest of 10 children to Henry A. and Ernestine (Kainer) Wimmer, Lillian was raised in a…
Read MoreState bound!
Top, Roosevelt High School’s Billy Bond qualified for the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock at the Regional Cross Country Course Monday morning (Oct. 20) at Mae Simmons Park. He placed eighth with a 16:48.30. Below, David Pantoja of Wilson High also qualified for the State meet, finishing fifth with a time of 19:04.…
Read MoreCity to search for new Municipal Judge
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the resignation of Judge Danielle Novier and authorized the search for a new judge for Slaton Municipal Court Monday (Oct. 20) during its regular meeting at City Hall. Novier had taken over for Judge Tory J (TJ) McAuley after he died in November 2024.…
Read More2 Bands qualify for Area Contest
From Staff Reports The Slaton High School Mighty Tiger Band and Roosevelt High School Band have something to play big and bold. SHS and RHS are heading to Area Marching. Both schools received all Div. I’s for their performances Saturday (Oct. 18) during UIL High School Marching Contest at Lowery Field. Both bands will compete…
Read MoreFestival Fun
Guests purchase packages of either plain, jalepeño or habanero sausage Saturday (Oct. 18) during the annual St. Joseph’s Sausage Festival and Oktoberfest. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreTrustees approve new transportation vehicle, report
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new student transportation vehicle and the FIRST report Tuesday evening (Oct. 14) at the Administration Building. Art Martin, Chief Financial Officer, said there were more students participating than ever in extracurricular activities for the school, but SISD…
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