Area News
Murphy resigns as SHS principal
Slaton High School Principal Shaye Murphy announced his resignation late Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 3). In remarks he made to the faculty and released by the high school in school reminders, he said “I have decided to take advantage of an opportunity given to me elsewhere.” The school wished him the best as he moved forward…
Read MoreWilson ISD to appeal low TEA rating
The Wilson Independent School District will appeal a recently assigned “D” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, according to Jerry Burger, Superintendent. The TEA released its A-F accountability ratings Aug. 15, given to all campuses and school districts in the state. Wilson received an overall rating of “D,” but Burger said the district would…
Read MoreSlaton hosts Texas Municipal League Small Cities Problem Solving Clinic
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Harvey House was busy Wednesday (Aug. 28) as attendees from about a dozen communities gathered to attend a Texas Municipal League Small Cities Problem Solving Clinic. There were 25 attendees from Glenn Heights, Hale Center, Jayton, Sundown, Wolfforth, Muleshoe, Knox City, Ralls, Idalou, Staples, Ransom Canyon and Fayetteville.…
Read MoreSlaton sees increase in August, yearly sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebate compared to the previous year’s month totals. Slaton received $69,734.71 in August, a 8.36 percent increase from August 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $425,559.65, a 7.02 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $397,633.95. Post and Ransom Canyon saw decreases…
Read MoreMeeting the Little Tigers
Slaton High School football player Hudson Sackett, center, gives shirts to his Little Tigers – Gunner Jones, Aubree Jones and Jacey Jones, Thursday evening (Aug. 29) during Meet the Tigers Night. The event allowed the Little Tigers to meet their football player before the first game of the season. For more photos, see page 4,…
Read MoreSlaton, area schools start back for year
The sounds of yellow school buses, laughter, tears and busy loading/unloading lines filled the air as Slaton, Roosevelt and Southland students started their 2019-20 school year. Wilson ISD began their first day of school this past Wednesday (Aug. 28), while the others started Aug. 21. Dr. Julee Broscoff, superintendent of Slaton ISD, said the district…
Read MoreSEDCO discusses 2019-20 budget
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation selected a 2019-20 budget they would present to City Council for approval Thursday (Aug. 22) at their regular monthly meeting. Barbara Hopper, executive director of SEDCO, presented two different budget proposals. They budgets were based on tax revenue estimations.“The figures on the tax revenue we…
Read MoreBusiness receives TASB award
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kunth owners of the New Donut Shop in Slaton have been recognized through the Business Recognition Program supported by the Texas Association of School Boards. They received a certificate for the honor. The New Donut Shop was nominated by Superintendent Jerry Burger of Wilson ISD. For…
Read MoreSlaton Catholic Daughters Court celebrates 75th anniversary
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Catholic Daughters Court Our Lady of the Assumption #1364 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday (Aug. 24). The Court was founded in Slaton Aug. 15, 1944. Slaton has 59 members in their court, with one remaining charter member. There are 101…
Read MoreCheering on the team
Slaton High School cheerleaders Destynee Rodriquez and Deauna Garcia megaphones to cheer on the Tigers as they scrimmage the Snyder Thursday (Aug. 22) at Tiger Stadium. They begin regular season Friday (Aug. 30) at home. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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