Area News
SISD Board sets public hearing on tax rate
The Board of Education of the Slaton Independent School District had a busy meeting Tuesday (Aug. 13) during its monthly meeting at the Administration Building. Prior to the meeting, the board conducted a budget workshop for an hour. In the regular monthly meeting, the board approved the proposed 2019-20 maintenance and operations tax rate be…
Read MoreSlaton schools conduct Open Houses
Students at Stephen F. Austin Primary look at their new classrooms Thursday (Aug. 15) during open house. For more photos and story, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreMcDonald’s celebrates lobby grand re-opening
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM McDonald’s of Slaton celebrated the grand re-opening of their lobby Monday evening (Aug. 19) with a ribbon cutting at their store. Bill Cohen, owner and operator, said they decided to do it this year instead of last year. They started work on July 8, and completed it in a little…
Read MoreTime for a water break
Members of the Slaton High School Tiger football team take a water break after a few plays Friday evening (Aug. 16) during their scrimmage against Abernathy. For story and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSHS alumnus returns to visit football team
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School Football team received a surprise Thursday morning (Aug. 15) when alum Brandon Sokora came to speak to them during their practice. Sokora, a 1996 graduate of Slaton High School, also played football for the Air Force Academy. He is still serving in the Air Force. “I…
Read MoreUpdate: Casias in custody, charged in murder of Slaton man
Update (Aug. 19 at 6:10): Officials with the Lubbock Police Department report Heather Casias, 32, has been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of 79-year-old Celestino Rodriguez. She was taken into custody just before 5:30 p.m. at the Red Roof Inn. So far, police have identified seven who are thought to be involved in the…
Read MoreUpdated: Lubbock Police announce murder charges, new suspect in Rodriguez case
Update (Aug. 19 at 4:41 p.m.): Freddie Salinas has been arrested, according to Abernathy Police. He was arrested in the 1000 block of 13th Street in Abernathy and has been taken to the Hale County Detention Center. Earlier, two additional arrest warrants were issued in connection to the murder of Celestino Rodriguez. James Andrew Anderson, 26,…
Read MoreBody found in Abernathy identified as missing Slaton man
A body found northwest of Abernathy has been identified as Celestino Rodriguez, 79, of Slaton. A press release given by the LPD reported the investigation lead them to Hale County, where they found a body in a field near County Road 315 and County Road K, northwest of Abernathy at approximately 10:45 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 15).…
Read More4 arrested in case of missing Slaton man
Two men who were sought as people of interest in the case of a missing Slaton man have been arrested, along with two others. The search also continues for Celestino Rodriguez, 79, who has been missing since Aug. 3 The Lubbock Police Department announced David Hampton, 53, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon…
Read MoreRally, scrimmage kicks off sports year
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A sea of red and black adorned the Tiger Stadium Saturday (Aug. 10) as fans and athletes gathered for the annual Tiger Nation Rally and scrimmage. The varsity cross country, band, cheer and football teams all walked through the spirit tunnel as they were introduced. A sausage wrap dinner was…
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