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Hester named new Slaton Police Chief

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From Staff Reports The City of Slaton has a new police chief. The City announced Ross Hester had been selected the next Chief of the Slaton Police Department in a statement released Friday (March 15). He officially started Monday (March 18) and visited local groups such as the Slaton Lions Club. Hester has more than…

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RHS duo places 9th at State CX

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By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Roosevelt High School’s Cross-Examination, or CX, Debate team took home some hardware Thursday afternoon (March 21) during the University Interscholastic League State CX debate meet in Austin. Sage Lacey and Sydney Simmons placed ninth in the meet. Teacher Sharla Lacey said the quest for a State medal started early in…

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Powerlifting ends season at State, 2 place 9th in meet

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By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigerettes powerlifting team finished its season at the State Meet March 21 at Comerica Center in Frisco. While no one medaled at the meet, the team finished its season with a couple of ninth place finishes. Angelina Mireles placed ninth in weight class 220 with a total of…

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Texas Air Museum to host Fly-in Lunch, Sale April 13

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The Texas Air Museum will have its annual Fly-in Lunch and Hangar Sale April 13 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Slaton Municipal Airport, 2 miles north of Slaton on FM 400. Lunch includes hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage warps and fixings. A donation is requested for the meal. There will be various items at the…

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City approves memorandum of understanding

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By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The restoration project for the 1809 Engine came a step closer Monday evening (March 11) during the monthly meeting of the Slaton City Commissioners. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Spirit of Slaton Endowment for restoration and preservation of the 1809 steam engine. Tony Privett, speaking on…

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Boys powerlifting season concludes at Regionals

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By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger powerlifting team finished its season in the Regional meet Saturday (March 9) at Brownfield. Although the team will not have anyone advance to the State meet, there were four who won medals. Collin Simmons placed third in his class, Fabian Amendariz and Wesley Rose fourth in their…

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Circus to return to Slaton Saturday

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The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will return to Slaton April 9 with 5 and 7:30 p.m. shows at Elgie Allen Park, 1000 S. 3rd St. The event is being sponsored by the Slaton Lions Club, and will feature several performers and acts. The tent will be raised at 9:30 a.m. and the Midway will open…

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Chili, Cornbread dinner

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Slaton Ministerial Alliance conducts a chili and cornbread dinner Saturday (March 9) at the Clubhouse. Both events raised money for their organizations. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)

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Fish Fry

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Members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church serve up a fish plate for guests Friday (March 8) during a Fish Fry. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)

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