Area News
Worship at the Field offers a time for Wednesday worship
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The parking lot at the Slaton High School baseball field was filled with cars Wednesday evening (April 1). If one thought it was to attend a baseball game, they would’ve fallen for an April Fool’s joke. UIL is not allowing sports to resume until at least May 4. Instead, it…
Read MoreSISD feeding students during closure
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for some, lunch is the important one. It’s also for several children the only meal a day, and with school closed until at least May 4, it will be even more important. The lunch staff at the Slaton…
Read MoreYouth to learn through online lessons
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may have been a Spring Break no one ever expected – or wanted, with schools and businesses currently shuttered due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but Slaton ISD is doing its part to help students still learn. This is more important now that school closure had been delayed until May…
Read MoreLocal restaurants offering ways to enjoy meals during pandemic
While COVID-19 may keep people from enjoying an evening on the town, folks are still looking at a way to still enjoy a treat from the regular home cooked meal. That said, sometimes local restaurants are ignored during a pandemic or year round, but in Slaton, a few are offering ways for people to still…
Read MoreLight in the dark: Churches finding ways to worship
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM First Baptist Church of Slaton may have looked like a drive-in theater Sunday morning (March 29). In a way it was: though to hear a sermon by their church’s pastor in person instead of at home online. The church was one of several throughout the community using new techniques to…
Read MoreSlaton sees decrease in March sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a decrease in its March sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $44,196.96 in March, a 12.98 percent decrease from March 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $156,748.63 a 2.23 percent decrease from the 2019 year-to-date total of $160,328.37. Ransom Canyon, Wilson and Post saw…
Read MoreCity, SISD modify their declarations, election dates
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton and Slaton Independent School District conducted special meetings Monday afternoon (March 26) at their respective locations to address local issues that would be affected by a Gov. Greg Abbott’s declaration of disaster. City Hall Trustees met at 1 p.m. to address the modifications. City Administrator Mike…
Read MoreCenter to still serve seniors through delivery program
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Senior Center is usually busy during the weekdays, with seniors eating meals and playing Bingo, but currently, it’s quiet, as it is closed until April 6 to slow the spread of coronavirus. That said, the seniors are not going hungry, as the center has decided to help diners.…
Read MoreCoronavirus delays, closures throughout town
(Editor’s Note: This is a list of known events that have been changed, postponed or canceled due to the outbreak of coronavirus excluding City Hall or SISD. These are as of press time Tuesday (March 24). New announcements or changes can be sent to [email protected] or faxed to 828-6202 and will be posted online). United…
Read MoreWorking on a new awning
Workers fasten new coverings on awnings under Slaton Pharmacy Monday (March 23), one of many small projects under way in town. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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