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Celebrating Black History Month
Guests enjoy refreshments after a Black History Month program Saturday (Feb. 24) at Mount Olive Church. The event featured singing, speakers, exhibits and other activities. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreDestination Imagination team advances to State
From Staff Reports Cathelene Thomas Elementary students are going to State comeptition after competing in Destination Imagination Saturday (Feb. 24). This is the third year CTE has fielded teams to the competition. CTE had two teams compete in the contest. The school said the students worked very hard for several weeks developing and building their…
Read MoreThe Slatonite produces inaugural Best of Slaton tab, winners voted by readers
The Slatonite releases its first-ever Best of Slaton section in this week’s edition. Readers from all over Slaton and the area voted for their favorites in more than 100 categories. The winners received a framed certificate. There were 134 certificates presented. The tab features all winners in the category they won in. Each section highlights…
Read MoreCandidates file for election in Commissioner, Trustee seats
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton and Slaton Independent School District will have contested races in the May election for Commissioners and Trustees. In the City election, Valarie Johnson and Frank Cisneros filed to run for the Commissioner Ward IV seat. Johnson is the incumbent. Jim Taliaferro, current Commissioner Ward II, filed for re-election…
Read MoreSEDCO hires Retail Coach
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation hired Retail Coach for retail recruitment Thursday afternoon (Feb. 15) during its monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said she did not know if they needed to get Retail Coach first or a strategic plan. She added she sent a question to the group, asking…
Read MoreBlack History Month program to be conducted Saturday
Together in Grace will present Black History Month Feb. 24 from 2-5 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 887 S. Flint St. in Slaton. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend.
Read MoreLaundromat owner invests in community, expands services
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A little more than 70 years ago, an ad was published in a Slaton yearbook for Thomas’ Helpy Selfy Laundry. In 2024, Gavyn Thomas, continues that service as the new owner of the Slaton Express Laundromat. The business, located at 745 S. 9th St., allows customers to wash and dry…
Read MoreShowing off basketball skills
Members of the Slaton Little Dribblers Warriors team play a game Saturday afternoon (Feb. 17) at the Slaton Junior High School Dome. The teams have been playing for several weeks. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in February sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in sales tax revenues for the month of February to start off the 2024 year. Slaton received $105,244.93 in February, a 24.43 percent increase from February 2023’s $84,578.50. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $166,795.93, an 18.34 percent increase from the 2023 year-to-date total of $140,935.85. All four…
Read MoreWork begins on new Senior Center
From Staff Reports Workers with Henthorn Construction broke ground on what will become the new Slaton Senior Citizens Center Monday (Feb. 12). The new building is part of a project that is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. It will have a commercial grade kitchen, more space and ADA compliant bathrooms…
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