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Loading up one more time for playoffs
The Slaton Tigerette softball team gives each other fist bumps as they load the bus to head to Abilene for Regional Semifinals on May 17. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSeniors prepare for busy graduation week
The 2019 Classes of Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson, Southland and others across the state are preparing for their annual graduation commencements. All four schools recently announced their valedictorians and salutatorians for this year. Grace Parker was named valedictorian and Wyatt Harlan the salutatorian for Slaton High School. At Roosevelt, Megan Tamplen was named valedictorian while Riker…
Read MoreTeacher of the Year nominees
The 2019 Slaton Teacher of the Year nominees were announced May 15 during a regular school board meeting. Nominated were Junior High, Amy Reese; Cathelene Thomas Elementary, Margo Lincoln; Stephen F. Austin Primary, Allie Benton; and High School, Louisa Gonzales (Slatonite Photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreParaprofessional of the Year nominees
The 2019 Slaton Paraprofessional of the Year nominees were announced May 15 during a regular school board meeting. Nominated were Junior High, Morgan Smith; CTE, Cynthia Olivares; SFA Tiffanie Powell and High School, Charlotte Herring (Slatonite Photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreTrustees honor nominees for annual awards
The nominees for Slaton Independent School District’s Paraprofessional and Teacher of the Year were announced Wednesday (May 15) at the Administration Office. Each principal announced their nominee, giving a description as to why they were a finalist for the award. Nominated for Teacher of the Year are, from Junior High, Amy Reese; Cathelene Thomas Elementary,…
Read MoreVolunteers needed to place flags in cemetery for Memorial Day
People of all ages are needed in helping to place American flags at the Slaton Cemetery for all of the men and women who served in the military. They will meet at the cemetery office at 6 p.m. Friday (May 24) to install them. They will also meet again Monday (May 27) to remove the…
Read MoreSEDCO gets update on transition
The Slaton Economic Development Corporation got an update on what the changes they will need to do in order to become a Type B corporation Thursday afternoon (May 16). Barbara Hopper, Executive Director, said she had talked to Brian Guyman. He said the first thing they would do is contact the Secretary of State for…
Read MoreCouncil sworn in, discusses grant applications
Three were sworn in to council for another term Monday evening during City Council at City Hall. Dubbin Englund was sworn in as mayor, while Weldon “Squeaky” Self and Benny Lopez were sworn in as Commissioners I and III. City Secretary Pam King read the canvass report of the election results from the May 4…
Read MoreTigerettes celebrate, reflect on historic win
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A single pitch, a missed catch, and a quick slide sealed history for the Slaton High School Tigerettes Saturday evening. Natali Soto stole home plate on a passed ball, run-ruling Brownfield 11-1 in six innings and advancing to the team’s first ever Regional Semifinals appearance. “When I scored the winning…
Read MoreFirst ever Bacon Fest, Car Show brings awareness to area hunger
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Bacon is seen as a versatile word. It can be used for food or as slang in casual phrases. During the first ever Bacon Fest and Car Show May 11 at Slaton Municipal Airport, the word however also helped make a difference. Chuck Brown, fundraiser who helped start the project,…
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