Area News
New vocational building to help students build own futures, careers
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM People driving along Division Street by the High School dome may have noticed bulldozers and other vehicles digging up dirt around the lot. They have been preparing for a new building that will help students learn trades and other vocations to help them in the future. Assistant Superintendent Jim Andrus…
Read MoreGroups to host New Year’s celebrations
The Slaton Harvey House will host a New Year’s Day black-eyed peas and cornbread fundraiser Jan. 1. Black-eyed peas, cornbread and desserts will be served. Donations are accepted for the meal. The Slaton Harvey House is located at 400 Railroad Ave. Ransom Canyon will also have a New Year’s Eve celebration Dec. 31 from 8…
Read MoreSlaton, other cities see increase in sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its December sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $52,448.12 in December, a 15.11 percent increase from December 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $643,737.77, a 6.98 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $601,723.49. Ransom Canyon, Wilson and Post…
Read MoreNowlin elected Mayor in runoff
The City of Slaton has a new Mayor. In final unofficial results, Lynn Nowlin defeated John Gatica in a runoff election Tuesday evening (Dec. 17). A total of 738 people voted during the runoff. Nowlin received 60.30 percent of the votes with 445 total, while Gatica had 39.70 percent of the votes with 293 total…
Read MoreSISD superintendent announces retirement
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the retirement of Dr. Julee Broscoff during their regular monthly meeting Dec. 12 at the Slaton High School Library. Broscoff’s retirement will be effective Jan. 30, 2020, subject to terms agreed upon. She has served the SISD community for 10 years,…
Read MoreChurch brings Christmas fun, family together with train ride
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Guests of all ages boarded a special train lit with a variety of Christmas lights Friday evening (Dec. 13) at First United Methodist Church. This Christmas Train took them on an approximately 10-15 minute ride to see the sights and sounds of the holiday in Slaton. The rides were conducted…
Read MoreSEDCO starts transition process to Type B board
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation is another step closer in its transition from Type A to a Type B, discussing their new bylaws and board Thursday morning (Dec. 12) during its regular monthly meeting. Barbara Hopper, Executive Director, read the bylaws that would be incorporated in the new transition. She…
Read MorePolice arrest 1 in assault with a deadly weapon case
A 56-year-old Slaton man was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Slaton Police Sgt. Steve Dekraker said Ricardo Rodriquez Parras, 56, was arrested Dec. 16 in the 800 block of S. 1st St. Dekraker said they received a call stating two people working on a motorcycle when Parras hit one…
Read MoreLarge crowds attend weekend Small Town Christmas, events
Slaton was full of Christmas hustle and bustle this past weekend as it hosted several events. Saturday morning (Dec. 7), guests could enjoy Breakfast with Santa at First Baptist Church. Later in the evening, Small Town Christmas was conducted. The winners of the tree decorating contest were announced (See story, page 10), and the evening…
Read MoreCity approves termination of Type A Corporation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM City of Slaton Commissioners approved a resolution to terminate the Slaton Economic Development Type A Corporation, approving a plan and authorized the preparation and execution of all documents necessary to do so Monday evening (Dec. 9) during its regular monthly meeting. The vote will allow the process for SEDCO to…
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