Area News
Setting a meeting record
The Slaton Lions met at Neal Aircraft Monday afternoon (Sept. 14) to start off their membership tour. The club set a record of members attending the meeting. Those interested in becoming a Lion are invited to attend one of the meetings. They will be at the airport through September, then other locations, at noon on…
Read MoreSHS goes virtual due to COVID
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District announced Tuesday (Sept. 8) that Slaton High School will be going to virtual instruction only plan for the next two weeks. The virtual only instruction began Wednesday (Sept. 9) and will continue until Sept. 22. Blended instruction will resume Sept. 23. The District said in a statement…
Read MoreSenior Center Reopens
The Slaton Senior Center was decked out in balloons and other decorations welcoming everyone back to the Center Tuesday morning (Sept. 8) during the Center’s grand reopening. The Center had been closed since March due to COVID. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreLibrary seeing boost ahead of grand reopening
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton City Library recently opened its doors, and now will host a grand reopening Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the library, 200 W. Lynn St. Librarian Cynthia Olivares said she and the library focus group were excited to officially reopen the library. “(We) cannot wait to see…
Read MoreTigers celebrate Senior Night
Camryn Nalley (center) receives his football helmet from Slaton Head Football Coach Lawrence Johnson while his parents look on Friday evening during Senior Night at the football game. More photos and a list of seniors who were recognized, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreMan arrested on abuse charges
A Slaton man was arrested on charges of aggravated assault-child and aggravated assault-adult. Freddy Alvarez Gonzales, 47, was arrested Sept. 3 for the two charges. Slaton Police Department Sgt. Steve Dekraker said they received a report from the Adult Protective Services in regard to an alleged sexual abuse of a disabled girl. They started an…
Read MoreLions Club to conduct meetings at rotating locations starting Monday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Lions Club will be starting a “membership tour” in the fall months of 2020, starting Monday (Sept. 14), in an effort to find great people that would like to join the club. They will be meeting Monday at Neal Aircraft, 12106 FM 400 in Slaton at noon. “Slaton…
Read MoreA hamburger dinner for a good cause
Slaton Harvey House volunteers Sue Davis, right, and Georgette McPherson quickly hand out boxes full of condiments, hamburger and hotdogs to hungry guests Saturday afternoon during a Hamburger fundraiser. The event was to raise funds to help with the upkeep of the building. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton ISD sees positives adapting to COVID year
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District has had a few busy weeks starting their new, and different, school year. COVID restrictions have forced schools to wear masks or alternate days of class attendance on and off campus. So far, Superintendent Jim Andrus said attendance was overall good. “Attendance has been really,…
Read MoreA dramatic win for the Slaton Tigers
Slaton Tiger Zephron Ortiz tries to take down Snyder runner Jorge Martinez Friday evening (Aug. 28) during both team’s first game of the season. Slaton defeated the Snyder Tigers 20-16 in a last minute pass from Ayden Ramirez to Matt Vigil. For more on the game, as well as action in Southland, Roosevelt and Wilson,…
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