Area News
Snow falls over Slaton, area
Snow adorned the 1809 Steam engine and other places Sunday morning (Feb. 11) after snowfall hit the area. Lubbock received about 3.3 inches of snow, beating the old record of 2.10 inches in 2010. Reports showed between 10 inches and 13 inches of snow fell in the area. Slaton independent School District and others also…
Read MoreCity approves Judge contract
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved a contract with Judge TJ McAuley and other items during its regular monthly meeting Monday (Feb. 12) at City Hall. McAuley said the contract had been revised several times and said he was happy with it. He added if anyone had questions to ask…
Read MoreTrustees conduct hearing on TAPR
By Melissa McCaghren Slaton GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard the 2022-23 Texas Academic Performance Report and conducted a public hearing Thursday evening (Feb. 8) during its monthly meeting. Assistant Superintendent Christopher Carter gave a breakdown of the scores for each test: English/Language arts, Science, Math, and Social Students, giving the…
Read MoreSigning books
Bill Wagner, middle, signs copies of his book “Flying Scotsman in America” Friday afternoon (Feb. 9) at the Slaton Harvey House. Wagner had the opportunity to ride the train during its tour across America, and had photos on display in 2023 at the Harvey House. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCTE student wins contest to have artwork turned into dress
By Melissa McCaghren Slaton GM Cathelene Thomas Elementary student Lane Hargrave was one many students across the nation who designed an alien for a contest by Savaha USA for its clothing line. He is one of 10 however who won the contest to get it produced into fabric. Julia Scott, art teacher at CTE said…
Read MoreSlaton, Roosevelt in same Division after realignment
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton High School will see a completely new set of teams next year after the University Interscholastic League released its 2024-26 reclassification and realignment Thursday (Feb. 1). Slaton was dropped from Division I to Division II and will now be in the same football District – II – as Roosevelt.…
Read More10 Tigers, Tigerettes honored during annual Senior Night
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Ten Slaton Tigers and Tigerette basketball players were honored for their years playing Jan. 30 during the team’s annual Senior Night. The teams played Shallowater for their game. (See Sports page 4). Coaches Justin Barton, in his first year coaching the Tigerettes, and Colton Stegall, Tigers coach, presented plaques shaped…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts hearing, elects officers for year
From Staff Reports The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing, installed new members and officers during a special meeting Thursday (Feb. 1). The hearing for Library of Legacies Townhome was opened at 12:05 p.m. When no one spoke, it was closed at 12:06 p.m. The hearing was for a project in the amount…
Read MoreAg earns honors at Fort Worth Show
Slaton youth earned honors at the Fort Worth Stock Show last week. Those earning honors were: • Alice Davis – Junior Breeding Heifers, seventh place Hereford Spring Heifer calves. • Clara Davis, Junior Breeding Heifers, seventh place Polled Hereford Junior Heifer calves. • Karlee Rathmann, Reserve Champion White Dorper Ram with NK 2191 in the…
Read MoreWorking on curbing
Workers with JST Concrete and Dirt Works work on curbing for what will become a new street for Woodrow Road between 20th St. and the Hwy. 84 Business access Monday afternoon (Feb. 5). Work will take several months on the new road. (Slatonite photo/Eloitha Zapata-Martinez)
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