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Trustees discuss Andrus retirement in special meeting
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District board of Trustees discussed Superintendent Jim Andrus’ retirement agreement Friday morning (March 31) during a special meeting. The board went into executive session to discuss the contract, allowed under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, section 551.074 regarding employees. When they reconvened, they approved unanimously to approve the…
Read MoreGood Friday, Easter events, services set
The annual Community Easter Egg Hunt and Hot Dog Lunch will be held in the Wilson City Park April 8 at noon. Children who are walking up through age 12 are welcome to participate. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy a hot dog lunch following the egg hunt. Churches throughout the care will…
Read MoreLockaby highlights women who made impact on railroad
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Mandy Lockaby is the first female conductor for Slaton. But, as she said in a presentation Tuesday afternoon (March 28), she is just one of many women who have made an impact on railroad history. The program, “Women in Railroad History,” which featured two presentations, highlighted women’s accomplishments in the…
Read MoreFish Fry
Benny Lopez and other members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church fix a fish plate Friday (March 31) at the church as part of their Fish Fry. For more photos, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreDEIIC discusses changes to calendar for pilot program
The DEIIC voted to move forward to the Slaton Independent School District board of trustees revisions to the District of Innovation Plan and the school calendar Thursday (March 30) at the Slaton ISD administration office. The changes discussed were part of the decision to have SISD to conduct a three-year pilot program for a four-day…
Read MoreEnjoying a meal that helps feed others
Guests at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center visit as they enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday morning (April 1) at the Center. Monies raised from the event went toward Meals On Wheels. Accent also donated $2 from every pizza sold Saturday to MOW. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSEDCO discusses incentives, purchases in special meeting
From Staff Reports The Slaton Economic Development met in a special meeting Friday (March 24) to discuss several economic development negotiations. The board went into executive session at 3 p.m. and discussed the items for 45 minutes. When it reconvened, the board approved motion for a $25,000 building construction incentive to Lorentz US Corp. It…
Read MoreLeyva places 9th at State, Powerlifting finishes season
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigers completed their Powerlifting season at State Friday (March 24) during the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s State meet in Abilene. Daniel Leyva placed ninth in weight class 242 with a total of 1,565 pounds. Head Coach Albert Lopez said that while Leyva may have placed ninth in…
Read MoreSenior Center to host pancake breakfast Saturday
The Slaton Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast Saturday (April 1) at the Center, 230 W. Lynn St. from 8:30-11 a.m. The meal will include pancakes along with sausage, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $5 per person with all proceeds going to help the Slaton Meals on Wheels program. Carry-out is…
Read MoreSouthcrest Choir performs at First Baptist Church
Guests and church members at First Baptist Church Slaton listen to a concert performance by Southland Baptist Church’s Senior Adult Choir Sunday (March 26). A finger food reception followed the event. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
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