Area News
Mighty Tiger drumline wins top honors at contest
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Every Tiger football game this season, fans have been treated to a series of rhythmical beats from the Mighty Tiger Band’s drumline. From “Mary Had a Little Lamb” to the player’s own created set of beats, the line has kept the fans entertained during the game. Now, they also have…
Read MoreSouthland’s homecoming royalty
The 2019 Southland Homecoming King and Queen are seniors Dalton Davis and Nayeli Perez. They were crowned at Southland’s Homecoming game, Friday (Sept. 20). The Eagles won 57-12 in the game. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreLions Club to conduct pancake breakfast Saturday
The Slaton Lions Club will host an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast Sept. 28 from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The event will be at First Baptist Church’s Activity Center, 200 block W. Scurry St. Cost per plate is by donation, and the meal consists of all you can eat pancakes and sausage.
Read MoreWet feet
Walkers had to cross brief high waters in downtown to get to other roads Monday afternoon (Sept. 23) after heavy rains hit the city. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreMan arrested after standoff with police
A local man was arrested Saturday (Sept. 21) after a brief standoff with police. Hecktor Gatica Torres, 46, was arrested for attempted arson charge. For more information, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreSlaton Area Endowment grants presented to 6 local groups
Six local organizations received a grant from the Slaton Area Endowment Friday evening during the halftime game against New Deal. The six organizations receiving grants, which totaled $8,937, were: • Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation through the Lubbock Law Enforcement Citizens Academy Alumni, receiving $1,000 for the State Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial •…
Read MoreSchool board approves HS staff changes
The Slaton Board of Education accepted the resignation of former Slaton High School Principal Shaye Murphy as well as accepted an administrator probationary contract for Tiffany Potts Tuesday (Sept. 10) during a regular board meeting. The board went into closed session to discuss employment issues. Murphy announced his resignation Sept. 3 to take a position…
Read MoreFiestas de Patrias Royalty
The 2019 Fiestas de Patrias de Our Lady of Guadalupe queen and king are Annayi Zepeda and Manuel Villanueva. They were announced Saturday (Sept. 14) during festivities at the church. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreCity begins work on museum, exhibits
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Museum may seem a bit in disarray. Clothing on hangers and draped over the clothing stands, class photos stacked on top of each other, kitchen items piled together in displays, all trying to find a home. But it is all part of the effort to rework the exhibits…
Read MoreSPD arrests 1 in car chase from Hamilton
A Mississippi man was arrested Sept. 16 after a car chase that started in Hamilton and ended up in Slaton. Issac James Massingill, 21, was arrested on charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, between four and 200 grams, two charges of Possession of a controlled…
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