Area News
Slaton Education Foundation raises $260K+ at Gala
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Unusually cold, snowy weather did not deter guests from the second annual Slaton Education Foundation Gala Saturday (April 5) at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock. More than $260,000 was raised at the event for the Foundation, who helps by providing funds to better the lives and education of student and…
Read MoreSHS, RHS send athletes to Area track
From Staff Reports Slaton and Roosevelt Varsity track will have several Tigers and Eagles competing at Area track meet after placing in the top four at District last Thursday and Friday (April 7-8) at Lubbock-Cooper High School. Those who placed top four will compete at Area today (Thursday, April 10) at Abernathy High School. For…
Read MoreCotton named Teacher on the Rise for March
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Fifth graders at Cathelene Thomas Elementary School Wednesday morning (April 2) were told they were going to have an assembly first thing in the morning. They were not sure what they were having an assembly for – was it good or bad? Come to find out – it was to…
Read MoreLocal groups to host Easter Egg Hunts
The Area will host some Easter Egg Hunts this year around for youth to enjoy. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt from 2-3 p.m. April 19 at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. in Slaton. This will be the first ever event, and the public is invited to attend. St. John Lutheran Church…
Read MoreTigers finish basketball season at Regional Finals
By Melissa McCaghren Editor The Slaton Tigers saw their impressive 2025 playoff season come to a halt just shy of the State rounds when they lost 45-49 to Wichita Falls City View Friday evening (Feb. 28) at the Moody Center in Abilene Christian University. The team finishes its season as Regional Finalists, having defeated Canadian…
Read MoreTigerettes send 2 to State Powerlifting
From Staff Reports The Slaton High School Powerlifting team will be sending two girls to State this year. Aubri Salas placed first in her division and Victoria Mireles second, qualifying both for the State competition. Also placing were Mari Sistos and Alexia Anderson, both who placed fifth. For more information, please read the Thursday edition…
Read MoreSPGS to meet Saturday
South Plains Genealogical Society will host its meeting Saturday (March 8) from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Mahon Library Community Room. This month’s theme is “Faces from the Past: Using Facial Recognition Tools to Identify Your Ancestors” The meeting will feature a session on how automatic facial recognition is transforming genealogy research. Dionne Merriott, from Captured…
Read MoreSlaton sees drop in February sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an decrease in sales tax revenues for the month of February. Slaton received $95,796.08 in February, an 8.97 percent decrease from February 2023’s $105,244.93. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $157,713.38 in February, a 5.44 percent decrease from February 2024’s $166,795.93. Post, Ransom Canyon Buffalo Springs and Wilson saw an…
Read MoreCity approves 2nd reading of ordinances
By Melissa McCaghren Editor The City of Slaton approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Slaton combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation in the amount of $3.2 million Monday evening (Feb. 10) during a regular meeting of City Hall. City Manager Wade Willson said this was…
Read MoreBi-District Champs!
The Slaton Tigerette Basketball team poses with their Bi-District Trophy after winning 41-38 in overtime against No. 6 ranked Canadian. For story, along with the Tigers’ games, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Photo courtesy Slaton ISD)
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