Area News
RV fire under investigation
From Staff Reports A Thursday (Jan. 18) RV fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshall’s office. The fire occurred in the 800 block of S. 7th St. City of Slaton Code Enforcement Officer Rebecca Britton said there were occupants using an RV for a residence in an area not zoned for RVs. Under City…
Read MoreWatching feats of great strength
Powerlifting fans watch their team’s athletes compete in the squat meet Thursday (Jan. 18) during the Slaton Powerlifting Meet in the Slaton High School old gymnasium. The girls won the event and the boys placed second. For story and more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreDeadline to file for SISD Trustee, Commissioner II, IV seats Feb. 16
Applications to file for a place on the ballot for City of Slaton Commissioner Ward II or IV seats as well as Places 1, 2 and 5 Trustees are being accepted until Feb. 16. The physical address to file an application in person for a Commissioner seat is at the Office of the City Secretary…
Read MoreTrustees approve contract extension for Superintendent
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved extending Superintendent Shelli Crow’s contract Thursday evening (Jan. 18) during its regular board meeting. The board went into executive session to discuss Crow’s contract, then approved it when it reconvened. The board also approved an order for the election of Trustees…
Read MoreSEDCO meeting cancelled
The Slaton Economic Development Corporation had a meeting scheduled for Jan. 18, but it was cancelled due to illness. There will be no meeting this month, and the next one is scheduled for February.
Read MoreCemetery board discusses improvements
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Cemetery Board met Monday evening (Jan. 22) to discuss improvements and changes at the cemetery. City Manager Wade Willson reported to the board the wreaths that were placed on veterans graves during Wreaths Across America have been picked collected. The City hired a new cemetery worker who has…
Read MoreHaving lunch with the mayors
City of Slaton Mayor Clif Shaw, right, enjoys lunch and visits with mayors from other towns about their communities and ideas they have to improve them Thursday afternoon (Jan. 18) at Happy State Bank. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCommissioners order election for Ward II, IV seats
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners ordered an election for May 4, 2024 for the Commissioner Ward II and IV seats Monday evening (Jan. 9) during its monthly meeting at City Hall. The Ward II set is currently held by Jim Taliaferro while the Ward IV seat is held by Valarie…
Read MoreSHS, RHS compete in Spirit State Championship
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School and Roosevelt High School Cheerleading competed in the State University Interscholastic League Spirit Competition last Thursday (Jan. 4) at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The Lady Eagles made it to the finals of the competition, finishing 18th overall with a score of 82.47. The Tigerettes did…
Read MoreSHS to compete in Lubbock Stock Show
Slaton FFA students will be competing in the Lubbock County Stock Show this week. Ag mech showed Tuesday (Jan. 9). The Steer show will begin today (Thursday, Jan. 11) at 11 a.m., with the lamb show starting at 5:30 p.m. The Pig show will be conducted Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 13-14) at 8 a.m. Anyone…
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