Area News
School ‘break’
It may be Christmas break, but Slaton High students are still doing activities during the holiday. Above, Basketball players Evan Lopez, Camryn Nalley and Ayden Ramirez along with Head Coach Stacey Godfrey serve On The Border delights during a fundraising event Monday (Dec. 28). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton, other cities see drop in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a decrease in its December sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $48,431.42 in December, a 7.65 percent decrease from December 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $672,734.99, a 4.50 percent increase from the 2019 year-to-date total of $643,737.77. Ransom Canyon and Buffalo Springs saw…
Read MoreCity mourns death of commissioner
The City of Slaton is mourning the loss of one of their council members. Charlie C. Haynes Jr., Commissioner Ward IV, died Friday (Dec. 18). “It is with great sadness the City of Slaton announces the loss of City Commissioner Dr. Charlie C. Haynes Jr.,” said Mayor Lynn Nowlin and City Administrator Mike Lamberson in…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue brings joy to those in need
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM COVID-19 tried to be the Grinch that stole Christmas. That said, even the Grinch – along with 75 volunteers chose to tell that virus “no” and deliver food, toys and other items to families in need and the homebound Saturday morning (Dec. 19) during the annual Santa Red & Blue.…
Read MoreChristmas Cheer
Christmas carol leaders sing a variety of Christmas songs, some religious and others secular, Wednesday (Dec. 16) evening during Caroling on the Square. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read More1 arrested on charges of stalking
A Slaton man was arrested on charges of stalking, with other charges filed. Joshua Lee Perales, 28, of Slaton, was arrested on a charge of Stalking Dec. 15. Slaton Police Department Sgt. Steve Dekraker said Perales had reportedly been arguing with a family on 3rd St. “He’s committed several criminal mischiefs on their property,” Dekraker…
Read MoreCity swears in new officer, approves grants
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton and Slaton Police Department gained a new officer after he was sworn in Monday evening (Dec. 14) during the Council’s monthly meeting at City Hall. David Camargo was sworn in by Mayor Lynn Nowlin. Council also approved three facade grants, one for up to $5,000 for…
Read MoreLabor of Love
Above, volunteers work to sort and box cans of food and other items collected during a canned food drive for Santa Red & Blue Monday evening (Dec. 14) at the Police Station. These items as well as toys will be distributed to families and homebound Saturday (Dec. 19). (Slatonite photo/Gloria Olivares)
Read MoreTrustees discuss financial report, virtual learning
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard a report on the annual financial report Thursday evening (Dec. 10) during its regular monthly meeting. Art Martin presented the 60-page report to the Board. In it, he highlighted the several areas of report, adding it was an overall clean audit. One of…
Read MoreSHS Basketball seniors honored for years on team
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Twelve Slaton High School senior basketball players, nine on the girls team and three on the boys team, were recognized Friday evening (Dec. 11) before the teams played Sundown. Tigerette seniors are Mary Jo Parker, Emalisa Muniz, Andrea Moreno, Chloe Griffith, Layni Claborn, Ti’Alice Young, Clarissa Perales, Justyne Zapata, Natali…
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