Area News
Silver alert issued
A silver alert has been issued for Celestino H. Rodriguez of Slaton, who has been missing from his home in Slaton since approximately 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 3). Rodriguez is 79 years old, approximately 5-feet-7 inches high and weighs 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a tan polo shirt, and tan slip-on Sketchers.…
Read MoreLearning what it takes to be cheerleaders
Slaton High School cheerleaders Paige Rodriquez and Sierra Rodriquez lead cheerleaders through the chant and motions to “Two Bits” Monday afternoon during a mini cheer clinic at Slaton High School. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren
Read MoreWreck knocks down 7 utility poles
Workers with the Texas Department of Transportation and Slaton Volunteer Fire Department work the scene of an accident involving a semi truck Tuesday afternoon (July 30) on N. 9th St. from Dawson Street to Industrial Road. The semi truck had caught a line and knocked down seven telephone poles on to 9th Street. The roads…
Read MoreSenior Center honors O’Connell for service
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern The Slaton Senior Citizens Center became a place of celebration Wednesday (July 24) morning, as multiple people gathered to honor a retiring director and welcome a new leader. After 13 years as the Senior Citizens Center director, Charlotte O’Connell will pass on her position and duties to Nita Williams. In…
Read MoreLocal working to bring back Boxing Club
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Boxing Club was around for several years, allowing youth to learn skills they could compete with in tournaments, and use the rest of their lives. But, according to their coach Danny Aguirre, it also provided another benefit. “It did a lot of good for the kids – we…
Read MoreSlaton, area cities see increases in 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 $42,274.40 in July, a 3.55 percent increase from July 2018. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $355,824.94, a 6.76 percent increase from the 2018 year-to-date total of $333,281.40. For more information, please read the…
Read MoreHarlan named FFA Area I State Vice President
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A recent Slaton High graduate and FFA student has been elected to a prestigious state honor. Wyatt Harlan, the son of George and Lezlee Harlan, was named Area I State Vice President during the State FFA Convention this past week. He is one of 12 students, all of whom graduated…
Read MoreCommemorating Apollo 11
Josh Hoose with the South Plains Model Rocketry launches a model rocket of the Saturn V Rocket Saturday (July 20) at the Texas Air Museum. They were hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of the landing of Apollo 11, which featured displays and the launches. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreTouring history
Classic cars drive by the Harvey House on their annual cruise Friday evening (July 19), all part of the Rock & Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreAnnual Car Show brings cool vehicles from all over to town
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern Slaton citizens and visitors from outside the city viewed antique cars, played games and shopped at local vendors during the city’s 24th annual Rock & Roll Nostalgia Car Show on Saturday (July 20). A day after watching antique and modern cars cruise through Slaton on Friday (July 19), local car…
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