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A sunny day for a picnic
Slaton Chamber of Commerce members, Board members and staff enjoy a hamburger dinner on the lawn in front of City Hall June 6. The event was part of its annual membership picnic and new member drive. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreBiennial South Plains Airshow to feature variety of planes
From Staff Reports The biennial South Plains Airshow will be all day June 10 at the Slaton Municipal Airport on FM 400. There will be a variety of airplanes on display, the museum will be open and an air show after noon. The event will be conducted rain or shine. The forecast as of press…
Read MoreSlaton Bakery to celebrate 100th birthday with festivities
The Slaton Bakery will celebrate its centennial celebration June 10 from noon-6 p.m. at the Bakery. There will be free food, games and live music. The event is free for everyone to attend. The event was a century in the making. It was opened in 1923, and changed hands 10 times in 20 years. Barney…
Read MoreTrustees approve Assistant Superintendent contract
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a administrative probationary contract for a new Assistant Superintendent Monday evening (June 5) during its regular monthly board meeting. The contract, for Christopher Carpenter, is effective Aug. 1. He fills the spot vacated by Shelli Crow, who was promoted to superintendent.…
Read MoreSummer camp fun starts
Campers show off their skills during an exhibition Thursday morning (June 1) during Camp of Champions basketball camp at Slaton Junior High. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton sees decrease in May sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton again saw a decrease in sales tax revenues for the month of May. Slaton received $76,064.41 in May, a 13.73 percent decrease from May 2022’s $88,172.87. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $269,193.56, an 18.12 percent decrease from the 2022 year-to-date total of $328,771.05. Ransom Canyon and Post saw increases over…
Read MoreLocal schools celebrate graduations
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Tears and cheers filled the air of four gymnasiums this past week, as Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland all celebrated their annual graduation ceremony. There were 103 Tigers, 65 RHS Eagles, eight Mustangs and three Southland Eagles who crossed the stage, marking their accomplishments. For more information, including photos from…
Read MoreNews in Brief
Slaton Class of 1963 to host 60th reunion The Slaton High School class of 1960 will be celebrating its 60th school reunion with a get together July 15 from 1-5 p.m. at the Slaton Harvey house, 400 Railroad Ave.. The class will visit with one and all who are interested in visiting with them. The…
Read MoreHonoring those who served
Volunteers place flags at veteran’s graves to remember their sacrifices Friday afternoon (May 26) at Englewood Cemetery. The flags are put out twice a year – Veterans Day Nov. 11 and Memorial Day, to honor the veterans. The flags stay on the graves during the weekend, and were removed Monday evening (May 29). Slatonite photo/Melissa…
Read MoreFire from on High to host VBS June 9-10
Fire from on High Apostolic Church, 655 W. Scurry St., will be conducting Vacation Bible School June 9-10 at the church. The VBS will be from 6-8 p.m. June 9 and 5-8 p.m. June 10. The theme for this year is “Lava, Lava Luau.” The event is for community children ages four to 12. To…
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