Area News
One Act Play to present show to public
Members of Slaton High School’s One Act Play, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” presented their show Sunday evening (Feb. 23) at the school. They will present the show Saturday (Feb. 29) and Sunday (March 1) at 6:30 p.m. before they compete in UIL contest. Cost is a $3 donation. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreArea cities see sizeable gains in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a increase in its’ February sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s totals. The comparisons reset this month for the 2020 year. Slaton received $73,612.50 in February, a 8.85 percent increase from February 2019. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $112,551.67 a 2.75 percent increase from the 2019 year-to-date…
Read MoreTrustees start search for superintendent
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Thursday, Feb. 13 to discuss the search for a new superintendent, award the educators of the month and to approve new local policy changes. An update was given on officials from Region 17 Education Service Center in Lubbock working with…
Read MoreCity conducting online auction to sell property
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton is conducting an online auction at www.renebates.com, with 28 lots up for auction. Bidding opened up Feb. 14 and will continue through Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Lots include items vehicles such as a 1993 AM General M3583 2.5 ton brush truck, 1988 Chevrolet C70 Cab…
Read MoreSpring sports looking to set new records for Slaton High
Basketball season may be finishing up, but the Slaton High School Spring sports teams are gearing up for a new year. The 2019 Regional Semifinal qualifying Tigerette team had a scrimmage Thursday (Feb. 13) against Dimmitt at home. Both teams bundled up to play in temperatures ranging in the 30s, and the girls played their…
Read MoreAnnual Chamber of Commerce banquet to be conducted Monday
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet Monday (Feb. 24) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Activities Center. The Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Boss of the Year and Volunteer of the Year will be named. The Chamber Directors and officers will also be recognized…
Read MoreHarvey House to host dinner, author signing March 20
The Slaton Harvey House will host a dinner and book signing featuring Rosa Latimer Friday, March 20 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Harvey House. Latimer, of Austin, is an award-winning author of a series of books based on the Harvey Houses along the Santa Fe Railroad. The series of books she’s written were inspired…
Read MoreNot ‘The End’: City to reopen library
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton City Library will reopen – but only part time for four hours daily and after the City hires a new part time librarian. The decision was made by the City of Slaton Commissioners Monday evening (Feb. 10) during their regular monthly meeting. City Administrator Mike Lamberson said after…
Read MoreDeadline to file for May election Friday (Feb. 14)
Filing continues to run for two City Commissioner positions in the May 2020 election. Positions open for election will be for Commissioner Ward II and Commissioner Ward IV. Deadline for filing is Friday (Feb. 14) at 5 p.m. So far, four candidates have picked up packets and filed as a candidate. Doyce Field and Jim Taliaferro …
Read MoreSnow day fun
Above, Slaton Fire Department members Ethan Johnston, Kade Gerner, Karl Gerner and Dale Lester work to build a snowman out of snow that fell late Tuesday and early Wednesday (Feb. 4-5) over Slaton. Snows fell over much of West Texas, bringing in some places upward of a foot of snow. For more pictures of last…
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