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Enjoying a teacher, faculty lunch
Slaton ISD teachers and faculty talk and enjoy a lunch sponsored by the SISD Board of Trustees Monday afternoon (Aug. 7) at the County Park. The event was one of several things the District has done to welcome teachers – old and new – to another school year. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreA little more VBS fun before school starts
Youth at Bible Baptist’s Vacation Bible School decorate their dinosaurs using color scratchers Monday evening (Aug. 7). The VBS continued until Wednesday, featuring many activities and lessons. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton FFA Dinner, Dance set for Aug. 19
The Slaton FFA will host a dinner and dance event Aug. 19 at The Lumber Co., 220 W. Crosby St. There will The event will feature music by the Joe Trevino Band and other activities. It is for those age 21 and older. Cost is $150 per couple and $1,000 for a VIP Table, which…
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Sports schedule for the week Here is the schedule for local sports this week: Slaton Football will play Friday evening (Sept. 1) against Abernathy at home at 7 p.m. Roosevelt will play Hawley at 7 p.m. Friday at home. Wilson will play Patton Springs at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 31) at home. Southland will…
Read MoreTrustees approve contracts, bid for pickup trucks
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks and personnel Tuesday evening (July 18) during its monthly meeting. Financial director Art Martin said SISD had two very old trucks, both at least 20 years old, that were on their last leg. The…
Read MoreInternational campers visit Texas Air Museum
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Texas Air Museum has memorabilia from all over the world, including some from WWII Germany and Japan, Vietnam and other countries. Last Tuesday (July 18) however, it had Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp participants from Italy, Norway, Uganda, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, and – at least its…
Read MoreLearning how to write grant proposals
Local nonprofit groups gathered at the Kessel Building Tuesday evening (July 18) to work on how to finesse their grant proposals for their organizations during a Grants 101 Workshop. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSchools to conduct annual open house events in August
From Staff Reports Area schools have set their annual Meet the Teacher Nights for the 2023-24 school year. Slaton ISD will have its open house from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 10. This year, all four schools will conduct their open houses on the same night. Meet the Tigers is Aug. 5 Wilson High School will host…
Read MoreSchools to conduct student registration
From Staff Reports Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland Independent School Districts will be conducting new student registration in the next couple of weeks. Slaton ISD will have registration for new students from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at all campuses: Stephen F. Austin Primary, Cathelene Thomas Elementary, Slaton Junior High and Slaton High School. Online…
Read MoreLibrary nears end of Summer Reading Program
From Staff Reports The City of Slaton Library has had a busy Summer program this year, which included visits from Curious George and, This past Friday (July 14) Smoky Bear and the Texas A&M Forestry Department. The members of the Forestry Department did a brief story on Smokey and how to prevent forest fires. Youth…
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