Area News
SEDCO reads plan of termination for Type A Corporation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation took a large step forward in changing to a Type B Corporation Thursday (Nov. 22) as they read a resolution to terminate the Type A Corporation and approve a plan for it. Executive Director Barbara Hopper read the documents during the meeting, which were approved.…
Read MoreSlaton see decrease in November sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a decrease in its November sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $63,189.93 in November, a 3.92 percent decrease from November 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $591,289.65, a 6.31 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $556,162.17. For more information, please read…
Read MoreHaynes sworn in as Commissioner Ward IV
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Charlie C. Haynes Jr. was sworn in as Commissioner Ward IV Monday evening (Nov. 18) during the City of Slaton Council’s monthly meeting. City Secretary Pam King read the canvassing of the votes. Haynes received 45 votes, Terry Reeves 34 votes and Vernon Steese 7. She then swore in Haynes…
Read MoreCouncilmember’s eligibility to serve in office questioned
A city commissioner’s eligibility to continue to serve was questioned during the public forum at Monday’s (Nov. 18) City of Slaton Council’s meeting. Commissioner Ward II and Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Nowlin moved out of her Ward in June. Anthony Aguirre, a Lubbock resident and mayoral candidate John Gatica’s campaign manager, raised several issues. “It turns…
Read MoreOn to the next round
Slaton Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Julee Broscoff presents the Bi-District Championship Trophy to Coach Jeff Caffey and the Tiger football team Friday (Nov. 15) at Tiger Stadium. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreSISD trustees approve financial integrity rating
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, or FIRST, report Thursday evening (Nov. 14) during its regular monthly meeting. Superintendent Dr. Julee Broscoff each year the state grades the schools and gives a rating on their financial integrity, and turned over…
Read MoreProgram honors veterans’ sacrifices for US
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Veterans from all branches, students and the public were all in attendance to remember those who have and are currently fighting in wars Monday morning (Nov. 11) during the annual Veterans Day program at the High School. The day marks the 101st anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending…
Read MoreCross Country State qualifiers finish strong in races
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton Cross Country trio Ty Kinch, Alice Cogburn and Mary Jo Parker competed in the State University Scholastic League Cross Country meet Saturday (Nov. 9) at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Though none of the trio came home with a State medal, they all finished in the top third…
Read MoreHighway marker dedication for fallen trooper Nov. 21
A marker dedication ceremony honoring State Trooper Jerry Don Davis will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Slaton High School Gymnasium, 105 N. 20th St. Davis was killed on U.S. Hwy. 84 in 1980 and fundraisers were conducted to help raise money for the memorial markers. They will be placed on…
Read MoreHarlan finishes 6th in FFA nationals
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Wyatt Harlan, a 2019 graduate of Slaton High School, finished sixth out of 45 top competitors in the nation in FFA Employment Skills. He competed the last week in October. The contest consists of steps one takes interviewing and applying for a job, but instead of two weeks, it is…
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