Area News
Our Lady of Guadalupe to host annual fish fry March 13, 27
Our Lady of Guadalupe, 705 S. 4th St. in Slaton, will host two fish fries this year at the church. The first fish fry will be from 4-8 p.m. March 13. This is the first evening fish fry the church has had, at least in some time. The second one will be conducted March 27…
Read MoreWalk Across Texas participants honored for 2,917 miles, health
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Senior Center completed their Walk Across Texas, celebrating with an award presentation Friday afternoon (March 6). The group traveled just over 2,917 virtual miles, doing things such as walking, jogging, doing household work, or even task such as actively grocery shopping, playing pool, cleaning house, gardening and dancing.…
Read MoreWilson ISD names finalist for superintendent
The Board of Education for Wilson Independent School District announces JP Portillo as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools. This action was taken at a special called board meeting on Feb. 24. A state-mandated 21-day waiting period is required before Portillo can be officially hired as Superintendent. This is to allow everyone time to…
Read MoreSlaton ISD seeks input on search for new superintendent
The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees is asking for the help of the public on the search for a new superintendent. The Slaton ISD Board of Trustees, through the Superintendent’s website, texasisd.com, announced the vacancy for the Superintendent’s position. Dr. Julee Broscoff announced her retirement in December, finishing her tenure in January. Gary…
Read MoreGypsy Road RVs celebrates move, service to Slaton
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may have taken a few months for it to celebrate its opening, but Gypsy Road RVs did it in style as they cut the ribbon to their business Saturday morning (Feb. 29) during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The business, located at 1401 N. Hwy. 84 here, has a variety…
Read MoreHiggins honored helping baby born on Hwy. 84
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton Chief of Police Trevor Barnes said that the department usually spends 90 percent of their time training and 10 percent doing, mostly the unexpected. This unexpected happened to be the case for Officer Tommy Higgins Thursday (Feb. 28) when he was called to assist with a birth of a…
Read MoreSlaton High School named finalist for 2020 NIET Founder’s Award
From Staff Reports Slaton High School has been named a finalist for the 2020 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, or NIET, Founder’s Award. SHS is among five in the entire country under consideration for the grand prize of $50,000. They will receive $10,000 as a finalist. Slaton High School Principal Tiffany Potts is excited…
Read MoreFamily Reading Night helps get everyone to work together to improve education
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Reading can be seen as fundamental, but boring, to some students. Cathelene Thomas Elementary worked to change that with their annual Family Reading Night Thursday evening (Feb. 27). Principal Sammi Johnson said the program was created to help students learn by getting their families involved in their learning. “When parents…
Read MoreChamber honors 4 at annual banquet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Four Slatonites were honored for their work in the community, with co-workers and volunteering during the annual Slaton Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Monday morning (Feb. 24) in the First Baptist Church Activity Center. Honorees were Robin Wilson, Woman of the Year; Carlos Bentancourt, Man of the Year; Mike Lamberson,…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearing
Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Foundation conducted its first ever public hearing for a grant as a Type B Corporation Thursday afternoon (Feb. 20) at its offices. Up for consideration was a building construction grant to use Type B sales tax funds for Texas 1809 Restaurant and Bar, which will be located at 154…
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