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Santa Red, Blue searching for help, gifts in COVID time
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Christmas is supposed to be a time for cheer for everyone. That said, there are those who feel differently due to a variety of issues: income, need and recently, COVID. Even then, Santa Red & Blue is there to help bring cheer – even with a virus trying to make…
Read MoreDEIIC discusses programs, calendar
The District Educational Instruction Improvement Council conducted its first meeting of the year Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Slaton Independent School District Administration Office. The Board approved a proclamation by Stephen F. Austin Primary for pre-kindergarten systems. Principal Felicia Boyd said the group had selected Benchmark ready to Advance for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.…
Read MoreTree contest winners announced
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Winners were Best Christmas Theme – Dollar General; Best Original Theme – Caprock Santa Fe Credit Union; Most Festive – CTE Specialized Support Team; Most Creative – Texas 1809; Most Fun – Slaton ISD Central Office; and Best Lighting…
Read MoreCaroling on the square still a go for Dec. 16
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce’s Caroling on the Square is still on for Wednesday (Dec. 16) at the Slaton Town Square at 6:30 p.m. The event will be in front of Happy State Bank, which will feature a stage and screen to show off the carols. The event will be a park and caroling event,…
Read MoreCotton Ginning season continues
The Texas Star Co-op Gin, along with other gins in the area, work around the clock to bale cotton and try to finish in the top 10 record books Tuesday morning (Dec. 8). The ginning season is still going on, with the count currently at 288,854. For an updated total of each individual gin, see…
Read MoreChamber to conduct a caroling event Dec. 16
Although Small Town Christmas will not occur this Saturday (Dec. 5), the Slaton Chamber of Commerce has created a smaller event to unite the town and small businesses together for cheer. A Christmas Caroling Event will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. on the square. The specific location has not yet been set.…
Read MoreOh Christmas trees!
Desiree Leyva, left, and Ricky Morales decorate a Christmas Tree in a variety of Christmas video covers and tinsel as part of their Slaton High School Theater tree Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 24). The tree is one of several up for the annual Slaton Chamber of Commerce Tree Decorating Contest, where six trees will win and…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue seeks donations
Donations are being sought out for the annual Santa Red and Blue program. Barrels for donating toys, canned goods and other items are all around town for donations. There will be a Crusin’ for Cans food drive. Bags will be delivered Dec. 10 at 4 p.m., with volunteers meeting at the High School Dome. They…
Read MoreHarvey House adds bricks to caboose walkway
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Harvey House got a slightly updated look as rows of bricks were lined along the pathway to the recently restored caboose. Brad Robison and Barry Wicker worked on laying out the bricks. Tony Privett, volunteer at the Harvey House, said the process has been ongoing for some time.…
Read MoreSlaton sees bump in November sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its November sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $74,172.76 in November, a 17.38 percent increase from November 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $624,303.57, a 5.58 percent increase from the 2019 year-to-date total of $591,289.65. Ransom Canyon and Wilson saw an…
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