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Trustees conduct public hearing
The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate Monday evening (Aug. 31) during a special called meeting. The hearing opened at 6:01 p.m., and no one signed up to speak about the rate. Board President Carlos Bentancourt closed the hearing at 6:03. They also…
Read MoreHarvey House to host hamburger fundraiser
The Harvey House will sponsor a Hamburger Cookout Fundraiser Saturday (Sept. 5) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Slaton Harvey House, 400 Railroad Ave. The cookout will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dessert and drink. Participants are asked to come eat in, dine outdoors or enjoy curbside pickup. Donations are accepted for meal and for…
Read MoreLibrary to host grand reopening
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. The event will feature books, free food and activities for the children in celebration of the library’s reopening. Sandra Thomas will be the special guest reader, and…
Read MoreMeals on Wheels volunteers help keep seniors fed, comforted
The Slaton Senior Center will be reopening again Sept. 8 for the first time since closing in March due to COVID-19 restrictions. That said, they’ve been busy with getting meals together for both Meals on Wheels recipients and normally congregate diners, who currently receive a home delivered meal. Volunteers who have helped with the Center,…
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Rebecca Phillips at Cathelene Thomas Elementary takes the temperature of a student before he enters the school for the first time in the 2020-21 school year Wednesday morning. The temp taking is part of new COVID policies. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO approves 5 COVID grants
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved five businesses’ applications for the Operation Together COVID-19 Grant Thursday afternoon (Aug. 20) during its regular monthly meeting. Tin Top Gin, Mr. T’s, Fancy Nails, The Hair Shack and Pretty Please Salon all applied for the $1,500 grant. All five businesses were closed during…
Read MoreDeadline for remaining grants set for Sept. 11
The City of Slaton through the Slaton Economic Development Corporation, Type B is offering local businesses the opportunity to join the EDC as promotional partners to publicize the City of Slaton as a great place to start or grow a business. The deadline to apply for one of the Operation Together COVID-19 grants is Sept.…
Read MoreSHS football ticket sales scheduled
From staff reports, the Slaton Independent School District has announced its policy for ticket purchases this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no tickets sold at the stadium this season, to reduce the risk of touch points that could transmit COVID. Season ticket sales ended Wednesday (Aug. 26), which were focused on football,…
Read MoreCities see increase in August sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its August sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $74,612.30 in August, a 6.99 percent increase from August 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $448,615.62, a 5.41 percent increase from the 2019 year-to-date total of $425,559.65. Ransom Canyon, Buffalo Springs and Wilson…
Read MoreSenior Center to reopen after Labor Day
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Senior Citizens Center has been waiting patiently to reopen since it was shuttered due to COVID-19. An earlier attempt to reopen it on Aug. 3 was reconsidered due to several issues. Now, the Center has confirmed they plan to reopen Sept. 8, after Labor Day. Nita Williams, Director…
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