Area News
SEDCO still accepting applications for COVID-19 grant
The Slaton Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for the Operation Together COVID-19 grant. This grant is for businesses that have suffered or are suffering from the pandemic. Time is of the essence, as there are only a limited number of businesses who can become promotional partners. Limited funds are available. Qualifying businesses who are…
Read MoreLocal adding gym, small business to Slaton
By Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern Cheryl Linder-Murra is looking to add two new businesses to Slaton: a gym and a shop with local items. “Aunt Cheryl’s Great Deals, Rhonda’s Rocks, Deanna’s Jewelry & Other Great Stuff Too” is one such business and consists of both store-bought and crafted items for sale within Klemke’s BBQ Joint…
Read MoreTiger musicians take step during camp, preparing to compete during year
By Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern Members of the Slaton High School band are already preparing for their upcoming marching season. Mario Aguirre, the high school’s director of bands and fine arts, said although band members plan on participating in marching season, rehearsals are conducted differently than they have been in the past. “COVID has definitely…
Read MoreA bountiful field of color
A field of sunflowers gets closer to harvest on FM 400 in Slaton. The bright, colorful flowers have drawn attention of travelers down the road, stopping by for a quick photo. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren).
Read MoreDiaz appointed to complete trustee term
Herbert Slatonite Intern A special meeting was conducted by the Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees at 6 p.m. July 21 to discuss topics such as the upcoming school year and new trustee. After hours of deliberation in closed session, Jaime Diaz was appointed and sworn in to replace Kristal Garcia as the new…
Read MoreTexas Air Museum receives donation of a MiG from Borger
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Texas Air Museum has many historic acquisitions, including a Gemini egress trainer, a rare Japanese cannon and other items. Now, a piece of Russian history is added to the mix, as the museum received a MiG aircraft Tuesday evening (July 21) at the museum. The plane’s original location was…
Read MoreCities see increase in July sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its July sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $56,924.41 in July, a 34.65 percent increase from July 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $374,003.32 a 5.10 percent increase from the 2019 year-to-date total of $355,824.94. Ransom Canyon, Buffalo Springs and Wilson…
Read MoreMilestone car show draws a crowd during unusual summer
Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern The 25-Annual Caprock Classic Car Show and Cruise took place Friday and Saturday (July 17 and 18) around downtown Slaton. Cars of various shapes, sizes, models and makes were parked in lots surrounding the square for locals to visit and enjoy while social distancing or wearing a mask. One such car…
Read MoreTrustees hear report for SISD’s return to campuses
Elizabeth Herbert Slatonite Intern Slaton Independent School District Trustees hosted a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on July 16 to discuss budgets, the career center and students going back to school in the fall. They approved previous meeting minutes from June 9, reviewed expenditure checks, allowed for public comment, which no one spoke during and…
Read MoreSlaton, smaller schools to start UIL fall sports on regular schedule
Slaton, Roosevelt, Southland and Wilson high schools will not see a change to their football and other sports seasons schedules, which COVID-19 has already partially affected. The University Interscholastic League announced Tuesday (July 21) an updated sports schedule for fall sports. Conferences 1A-4A, which all four schools fall under, will start their football practices Aug.…
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