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Slaton ISD has adopted the Multi-Tiered System of Support method of instruction, which provides a district-wide method for data collection to help streamline instruction and target specific needs of students. SISD Psychologist Dr. Sam Thompson, who is in his first year with the district, said the system based on a national research philosophy of data…

The Tiger Care Tigers Share Winter Warmth Drive kicked off its campaign at Friday’s football game, raising funds to provide clothing, blankets and other items for those in need this winter. Kay Castillo revived the program with the Slaton ISD Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program this year after its success two years ago. The…

After a spate of recent vehicle burglaries, Slaton police are reminding drivers to secure their valuables. Over the past three months, police have investigated 18 burglaries, eight of which have been in vehicles. Just in the past week, a 9mm handgun, a $1,500 tablet and a purse were all taken from vehicles that were not…

Slaton law enforcement officers banded together last week to rescue a stranded mother with children who was stuck in a remote area outside the Slaton city limits. Slaton Police Department received a call last Wednesday regarding a woman who was traveling from the San Antonio area to Longmont, Colo. The woman’s vehicle had become stuck…

Slaton Development Corporation directors saw a sample of an ordinance for Type B and agreed to sponsor Christmas on the Square. Executive Director Barbara Hopper showed the board the language for the ordinance to establish a Type B corporation to go along with SEDCO’s current Type A designation. Underwood Law Firm in Lubbock is still…

he Slaton St. Joseph Sausage Fest and Oktoberfest is set for this weekend, with a host of activities for visitors of all ages under the big top. Organizers have installed a large tent to keep the crowd covered in the event of rain. Sausage sales will kick off the weekend at 8 a.m. Saturday at…

  Cooperation between Slaton ISD police and Slaton police led to the arrest of a 49-year-old Slaton man for burglary of a habitation. Michael Anthony was arrested at 2:19 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of Lynn Street after being identified by a neighbor as attempting to break into a residence. The neighbor described a…

When the Tigers need a lift on the field or the crowd needs incentive to get up and make noise, one man in the booth provides the “spark.” The aptly-named Kent Sparkman, Slaton ISD technology director, is in his first year as the Voice of the Slaton Tigers. Sparkman initially declined the offer, but told…

A 26-year-old Slaton man is in jail following his arrest last Friday for possession of a controlled substance. Rolando Castillo was arrested at 5 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of S. 4th Street. Slaton Police Department Sgt. Steve Dekraker said Castillo was found in possession of 80 grams of methamphetamine, 13 grams of THC…

Slaton ISD received a superior rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, with nearly a perfect score in all areas. The district received a grade of ‘A’ on the FIRST report, with the only ding coming in the administrative cost ratio, which Supt. Julee Becker said was “a little above” the average ratio.…