Area News
New Animal Control officer staying busy
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Police Department’s new animal control officer has been busy the past few weeks helping animals and other duties. “First few weeks have been good, been a learning experience,” said Wayne Cogburn, who was hired for the position. He started Aug. 19. One of those tasks has…
Read MoreBack in Action
Eli Perez carries the Slaton High School flag as he runs onto the field Friday evening (Sept. 25) during the team’s game against Post. The Tigers lost to the Antelopes 46-7 in their first game in two weeks after COVID closures. For story, see Page 5. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity to continue listing COVID cases
The City of Slaton will continue to publish the COVID-19 counts as they receive them. Mayor Lynn Nowlin said they will still be on the City of Slaton’s website, www.cityofslaton.com. Concerns had been addressed by the community as to why the counts were not updated daily on the City’s site. “Trevor (Barnes) receives the reports…
Read MoreWilson Homecoming Royalty
The 2020 Wilson High School Homecoming Queen and King are Guadalupe Ochoa Olvera and Gabriel Hernandez. The Mustangs played Hermleigh Friday evening (Sept. 25), losing 54-0. More photos are in this week’s edition of The Slatonite. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreHistoric Restoration
The Slaton Harvey House will soon host a public viewing of the restored interior of the early 1900s caboose sitting in front of the Railroad Avenue property. W.H. “Bill” Watson donated the caboose and the cost of moving it to the Harvey House a number of years ago. Gone is the wallpaper and other modern…
Read MoreSouth Plains Genealogical Society to conduct online meeting Oct. 10
Those who are interested in their family history, whether a beginner or have been researching for years, are invited to attend a South Plains Genealogical Society meeting Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be online. Those who are interested in viewing the meetings from the safety and comfort of home need to contact…
Read MoreDistrict changes football schedule
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger football team has faced challenges and changes after a COVID outbreak forced the high school to go virtual, with no games for two weeks. Now instead of having a bye week after playing Post Friday (Sept. 25), the team will start District next week. The reason? –…
Read MoreRoosevelt Homecoming Royalty
Ayden Rendon and Jacob Torrez were named Roosevelt High School’s Homecoming King and Queen for 2020 Friday evening (Sept. 18) during halftime of the Eagle’s game against Dimmitt. The duo had reason to smile, as the team defeated the Bobcats 33-0. For more on the game, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite…
Read MoreSouthland Homecoming Royalty
Homecoming Queen Vikki Torres and King CorDale Benham reign over Southland’s homecoming event Friday evening (Sept. 18) during their game against Wilson. The team lost 72-50 in a close match of former District competitors. For photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite courtesy photo/Elizabeth Jackson)
Read MoreSEDCO approves 1 COVID grant
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved one more COVID grant for a local business Thursday afternoon (Sept. 17) during its regular monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said the application was for lawyer Bradley Pettiett office, who did not have a client during the COVID closures but had to continue…
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