Area News
1 person confirmed dead from COVID-19 in Slaton
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton confirmed the first death from COVID-19 in the City Friday (May 8). Mayor Lynn Nowlin confirmed the death during her daily updates to The Slatonite regarding COVID-19 cases. There were no other cases reported that day. Overall, the total number of cases in Slaton have been…
Read MoreCity swears in Haynes for full term
Slatonite GM City of Slaton Commissioner Ward IV Charlie Haynes Jr. was sworn in for a full term after council approved the certificate of unopposed candidate Monday evening (May 11) during its monthly meeting. Haynes, who was elected to fill the unexpired term of James A. “Buster” Tucker last year, ran unopposed after a second…
Read MoreSeniors, schools create a way to celebrate commencements
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School gym normally is full of cheers when the seniors, dressed in their red caps and gowns, walk into the gym. On Monday (May 4), when Kevondrick Gober walked in, the gym, which should be filled with family, friends and even graduation enthusiasts, was silent except his…
Read MoreHonoring grads
Rows and rows of signs honoring the Class of 2020 are out on display at City Hall. They were put up Friday (May 8), and will be used in a Senior Parade, which will be conducted May 19 at 6 p.m. around Slaton. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSalons, nail shops, other businesses back to work as state reopens economy
The next phase of reopening the state started Friday (May 8). Now open are barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, tanning salons and swimming pools. Gov. Greg Abbott passed an executive order expanding the categories of reopening services, subject to certain conditions and limitations. Currently, barbershops and salons can see people by appointment only, and must…
Read MoreTexas, city starts reopening stores
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The State of Texas is starting to reopen, starting with parks last Monday (April 27), and continuing with the implementation of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan Friday (May 1). At this time, businesses can reopen, but be only at 25 percent of their capacity. These include dine-in for restaurants, retail, malls,…
Read MoreShattered State Dreams
Senior Josh Chavarin participates in the dead lift event during a powerlifting meet in Slaton earlier this year. Chavarin became the first-ever Regional Champion for Slaton in the sport and was slated to be at State until it was canceled due to COVID-19. For more on the story, please read the Thursday edition of The…
Read MoreDream denied
Sophomore Amaya Ramos, seen here in an early season meet with Coach Jeff Caffey cheering her on, was slated to compete in the women’s State powerlifting meet, but it was canceled along with other spring sports due to coronavirus. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreSlaton Little League to try for ’20 season
The coronavirus claimed another event Thursday (April 30) when Little League International canceled its Regional and World Series competitions. It’s one of many sports championships that have been cancelled, from UIL to NCAA to even National contests. That said, the regular Little League season is still possible to complete as of press time Tuesday (May…
Read MoreSlaton, Post hit hard in April sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a large decrease in its April sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $38,702.79 in April, a 8.67 percent decrease from April 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $195,451.42 a 3.57 percent decrease from the 2019 year-to-date total of $202,707.80 Ransom Canyon, Wilson and Buffalo…
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