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Youth earn badges, honors at Pack 127 Blue, Gold Banquet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor Members of Cub Scout Pack 127 had the opportunity to meet R2D2, an Imperial Snowtrooper and others – as well as enjoy food, fun and a Pinewood Derby, Saturday evening (March 14) during a Blue & Gold Banquet at First Baptist Church. Several members of the Pack received honors for…
Read MoreTrustees to discuss appeal, school plans
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider a parent appeal as well as local improvement plans for two schools Monday evening (March 23) at 6 p.m. during the board’s monthly meeting. The parental appeal regards refusal of entry or ejection from a District property in accordance with Board Policy…
Read MoreVeterans Day program cancelled due to outage
From Staff Reports Slaton Independent School District cancelled school Tuesday morning (Nov. 11) due to a power outage caused by a wreck on Hwy. 84. This also cancelled SHS’ annual Veterans Day program. Approximately 85 percent of the City was without power according to the Slaton Police Department. Power was restored around 9:30 a.m. SISD…
Read MoreTigers advance to Bi-District
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers are heading to the playoffs once again. They secured their spot defeating Roosevelt 35-21 Friday evening (Nov. 7). The Tigers will now face a familiar opponent as they play Friona in Bi-District Friday evening (Nov. 14) at 7 p.m. in Littlefield. Slaton defeated the Chieftains in the first game…
Read MoreCity conducts hearing on substandard properties
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton conducted a public hearing on four substandard structures Monday evening (Nov. 10) during its monthly meeting. The properties discussed were 985 Oklahoma St., owned by the Franklin Dimple Lee Estate, 405 S. New Mexico St. owned by the late Noal and Mattie Wilburn, 840 S. Collins…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in October sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an rise in sales tax revenues for the month of October. Slaton received $82,035.30 in October, a 1.96 percent increase from October 2024’s $80,455.95 Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $760,378.38 in October, a 3.32 percent decrease from October 2024’s $786,503.11. Post and Buffalo Springs saw an increase over the…
Read MoreTigers earn honor after win
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigers had something to celebrate Friday evening (Oct. 24) when they came back from a two-point deficit with three touchdowns to win 41-21 against the Muleshoe Mules. Then, they received a second accolade that evening. The Tigers were selected as the KCBD End Zone Team of the Week. This is…
Read MoreSlaton Harvest Festival fun
Guests enjoyed sunny weather and more than 40 vendors at the Slaton Harvest Festival Sunday (Oct. 26) in Downtown. The event also featured a costume contest. For more photos and winners, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreAnnual Chamber Trunk or Treat to be hosted Friday
From Staff Reports Several groups in Slaton are celebrating Halloween in festive fashion this year. Slaton Chamber of Commerce will again host its Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 31 on from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the Square. It will also feature its Trunk Contest, and is free. The trunk decorating contest will be judged as well, with prizes for…
Read MoreState bound!
Top, Roosevelt High School’s Billy Bond qualified for the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock at the Regional Cross Country Course Monday morning (Oct. 20) at Mae Simmons Park. He placed eighth with a 16:48.30. Below, David Pantoja of Wilson High also qualified for the State meet, finishing fifth with a time of 19:04.…
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