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Quick Energy growth leads them to Slaton
Shawn Quick took a circuitous route to being a Slaton business owner, growing his current company from one hand in a home shop to 16 and a new building in town. Quick, the owner of Quick Energy Services, attended Slaton schools from 1999-2004 before moving away and graduating from Dora, NM. He moved to the…
Read MoreSlaton woman busted with fake meth
A traffic stop early Monday led to the arrest of a 35-year-old Slaton woman for possession of methamphetamine and for manufacture and delivery of a simulated controlled substance. Blaca Rochelle Muniz was arrested in the 600 block of S. 14th Street at 11:20 a.m. Monday. Police located syringes with approximately five grams of meth, as…
Read MoreHarvey House to host New Year’s Good Luck lunch
Slaton residents are encouraged to celebrate New Year’s Day with a good luck meal at the Slaton Harvey House. The Harvey House will host black-eyed peas and cornbread fundraiser lunch from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Jan. 1. Donations will be accepted for the meal.
Read More2018 a year of change in Slaton
Slaton saw many changes during 2018, including the opening of brand new facilities across Slaton ISD campuses. January saw the celebration of 100 years of the St. John Lutheran Church in Wilson The church began as a small family congregation in the early 1900s where only German was spoken. Today the congregation continues to grow.…
Read MoreSlatonites take scenic route in tour of U.S.
Slatonites Gregg and Lynn Nowlin recently travelled 4,130 miles in their Airstream trailer visiting 10 US States and made 2 pedestrian trips into Mexico at two different border crossings. (Agua de Prieta, Douglas, Ariz. and Juarez-El Paso, Texas) The couple took turns checking off destinations on their “Bucket Lists”. Past trips have included 10 days…
Read MoreSISD gives Becker extension
The Slaton ISD board of trustees last week extended the contract of Supt. Julee Becker, keeping her at the helm through 2022. Becker’s evaluation was the top agenda item for the district, and the recommendation came after nearly 90 minutes in closed session. The original three-year contract was extended by a year, and Becker was…
Read MoreProposed state funding formula would cut small school budgets
A proposed change in the formula to fund public schools in Texas would have a detrimental impact on small and mid-size school, according to officials, one that could result in the shuttering of small districts across the state. The new bill, which has been recommended by Scott Brister, chairman of the Texas Commission on Public…
Read MoreTigers place 11 on All-District 2-3A squad
After a successful campaign that saw the team win eight games and hoist a bi-district championship trophy, nine Slaton Tigers were named to the District 2-3A All-District Team. Senior Malachi Mendez was a first-team selection on offensive line, while Junior Kevondrick Gober was the first-team running back. Senior Jairo Soto was the first-team utility back…
Read MoreMeals on Wheels operating at a loss
The Slaton Senior Citizens Center’s Meals on Wheels is facing a funding shortage, and asked the Slaton City Commission for help Monday. Jo Lacy, Senior Center board member, and Jay Lacy addressed the city commission during public comments about the financial straits of the charity. Jo Lacy told the board that the center delivers about…
Read MoreCity okays SEDCO transition
The Slaton City Commission Monday approved the Slaton Economic Development Corporation’s plan to transition to a Type B EDC. SEDCO Executive Director Barbara Hopper told the council that after consultation with attorneys and the Texas Comptroller’s office, the corporation would be better suited as a Type B, which would allow them to attract quality of…
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