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Lions conduct hamburger fundraiser
The Slaton Lions Club cooks hamburgers that were delivered to the four Slaton schools for teachers to eat and donate money to the Lions as part of their hamburger fundraiser Wednesday (March 8). The fundraiser goes toward scholarships for Slaton High school students. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity listens to results of forensic investigation report
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Board of Commissioners listened to a forensic internal control consultation/investigation report from Dawson Forensics Group Monday evening (March 13) during its monthly meeting. The Board entered into executive session at 7:03 p.m. and was in it for nearly an hour before reconvening. When they returned, no…
Read More5 powerlifting girls qualify to State, team 3rd in Regional
From Staff Reports The Slaton Tigerette powerlifting team came home with five State qualifiers and hardware for all Thursday (March 2) after the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Regional meet in Shamrock. The team won a bronze medal overall and five athletes – Paige Rodriquez, Destiny Doss, Karime Portillo, Jaclyn Loera and Sierra Rodriquez,…
Read MoreDistrict conducts public meeting on 4-day week
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A large crowd attended a question and answer session Tuesday evening (March 7) about Slaton Independent School District’s proposal for a four-day instructional week. Superintendent Jim Andrus and Assistant Superintendent Shelli Crow lead the meeting. Andrus said SISD had received a lot of questions and comments made on the recent…
Read MoreTrustees discuss Superintendent contract
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed the superintendent contract Thursday evening (March 2) at the Administration building. The board met in closed session for nearly two hours. When the board reconvened, no action was taken on the item. The only item on the agenda was to discuss…
Read MoreConkin busy at work as new AD
Slatonite GM Clint Conkin was recently named the new Athletic Director at Slaton High School. The board approved his contract in February during its monthly meeting. Conkin said he accepted the position because he believed he could improve the SHS athletic program. “I took the job at Slaton because I think we have some really…
Read MoreDistricts to conduct Spring Break
Several school districts in the Area will be conducting their Spring Breaks over the next few weeks. Slaton, Roosevelt, Wilson and Southland Independent School Districts will be out all next week (March 13-17). Slaton will return to class March 21 after a teacher planning session March 20. Roosevelt and Southland ISDs will return to class…
Read More7 honored at Chamber, SAC banquet
By Nalani Nuylan Slatonite Intern Slaton Chamber of Commerce and the Slaton Ag and Commerce held the annual banquet awards on Monday (Feb. 27). This was the first time the two banquets combined into one. Honorees were Farmhand of the Year Phillip Munoz, Farmer of the Year Jim Ed Macha, Boss of the Year Felicia Boyd, Volunteer of the Year…
Read MoreLions hamburger fundraiser March 8
The Slaton Lions Club will host its Burgers & Stuff for a good cause hamburger sale March 8 from noon-2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church’s parking lot in Slaton. The sale is a benefit for the scholarship fund of the Slaton Lions Club. Each year, the Lions Club presents three $1,500 scholarships to Slaton High…
Read MoreCity Council to have election for Ward 1 seat, SISD uncontested
From Staff Reports Slaton will have one contested race in the May election for the City, while the Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees will remain the same. Tony Newton and Mike Delano both filed an application to run for the Commissioner Ward I seat on City Council. Incumbent Mayor Clif Shaw and Commissioner…
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