Area News
Library hosting annual summer reading activities
From Staff Reports The Slaton Library may be preparing for its move to the new location on the Square, but Librarian Cynthia Olivares said there will be several summer reading activities during summer. Colleen’s Corner: Reading Ready started last Friday (June 6), but will be conducted through June at 10 a.m. at Slaton City Hall.…
Read MoreJuneteenth events set for June 21
Together in Grace will host its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration June 21 from 1:30-5 p.m. at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. There will be family oriented entertainment and activities, including a parade and barbecue cookoff. The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. to the event. There will also be a cookoff event this…
Read MoreSlaton, Roosevelt, Wilson conduct 2025 commencements
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton, Roosevelt and Wilson Classes of 2025 celebrated commencements last week at their schools. SHS conducted their graduation Thursday (May 22) while WHS and RHS conducted theirs Friday (May 23). For more information, including more photos of the graduations, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreSEDCO approves projects, gives updates
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved funding for a media push for Slaton and received updates on several projects Thursday afternoon (May 22) during its regular meeting. The Board approved funding of $750 for a media campaign. Executive Director Lezlee Harlan said the group, No MissCommunications, wanted to push statewide…
Read MoreA market full of flowers
Guests visit and look at flowers grown by Southland FFA members to purchase during the Slaton Farmer’s Market Sunday afternoon (May 25) along 9th St. They have grown these all year and are selling them to grow more. The market will be conducted every second and fourth Sundays from 3-7 p.m., and the next one…
Read MoreSchools announce top 2 graduates
From Staff Reports Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland announced their 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians last week. SHS announced Adriana Rose Gonzales as Valedictorian and Lennon Elias Leyva as Salutatorian. Slaton High School will conduct Graduation tonight (Thursday, May 22) at 7 p.m. at the Slaton High School Gymnasium. Roosevelt announced Brendon Skorick as the valedictorian…
Read MoreHodges sworn in as Slaton’s 11th Postmaster
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Tim Hodges was sworn in as the 11th Postmaster for the Slaton Post Office Tuesday morning (May 21) during a ceremony at the Post Office. He was sworn in by Skip French, Manager of Post Office operations. French said he has known Hodges for more than 20 years, meeting him…
Read MoreRHS teams finish at State
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Roosevelt High School One Act Play and Social Studies teams competed in State competition last week in Austin. The One Act Play competed May 14 and placed sixth overall for its presentation of “The Drowning Girls.” Sydney Simmons was named All Star Cast and Kyndal Grimes was named Honorable…
Read MoreSouthland conducts graduation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Seven Southland Eagles celebrated 13 years of education as they moved their tassels over as graduates Friday evening (May 16) during commencements at the gymnasium. Graduating Elin Halford, Ciera Gonzales, Makaylee Green, Zachary Grubbs, Jaleen Levario, Alvarro Marquez and Giovanni Rodela. Valedictorian was Gonzales and Salutatorian was Green. For more…
Read MoreTrustees approve contracts, audit engagement
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved contracts for personnel and administration Tuesday evening (May 13) during its regular Board meeting. It also approved the engagement of Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, LLP for the District’s 2024-25 audit. Trustees also canvassed the May 3, 2025 election. At-Large Trustee…
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