Area News
Local non-profit helps families read
By Nalani Nuylan Slatonite Intern The Slaton City Library hosted Storytime Wednesday (Jan. 18). The monthly meeting allows parents to learn how to engage with their children’s reading through local non-profit The Parenting Cottage. Opening in 1982 in the West Texas area, the organization aims to build a strong community by first building strong families, according to its vision statement on the website.…
Read MoreSetting up the next powerlift
Volunteers change out weights for a powerlifter’s next attempt at a weight Thursday evening (Jan. 19) during a Slaton High School Powerlifting meet at the Junior High gym. Both teams won the meet. For individual results and more photos of the meet, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreNuylan named intern at The Slatonite
Nalani Nuylan has been named intern for the Spring semester at The Slatonite. Nuylan is a senior journalism major at Texas Tech University. She began writing for her high school newspaper The Raider Rumbler in Leander. After graduating, she interned for Leander ISD’s School and Community Relations Department. At Leander ISD, she learned about Public Relations, social…
Read MoreSlaton sees rise in new year of sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw an increase in its sales tax rebates in January to start off the 2023 year compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $56,357.35 in January, a 1.18 percent increase from January 2022’s total of $55,697.21. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $56,357.35 in January, a 1.18 percent increase from…
Read MorePublic speaks to Trustees on bullying issues
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District administration had a 44-minute long public comment Thursday evening (Jan. 12), with people from all over the City and State speaking on the recent issues of bullying, racism and discrimination. Their one common thread every person made – the administration and Board has not done…
Read MorePraying for SISD
Slaton residents, from ages children to adult, joined hands in prayer for the Slaton Independent School District, community, families and other reasons Monday evening (Jan. 16) during a prayer event at Slaton High School’s horseshoe. Some prayers were in large groups, above, while others were in smaller groups, right. The event drew dozens to the…
Read MoreBoard adds updates, orders election for Trustee 3, 4 positions
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved updated policies from the Texas Association of School Boards and ordered a May election for two Trustee seats Thursday evening (Jan. 12) during its monthly meeting. The Trustee positions are for Districts 3 and 4, which are held by Irma Jaramillo…
Read MoreNominations sought for annual Chamber Banquet, to be conducted Feb. 27
The Slaton Chamber of Commerce is seeking nomations for its annual awards banquet. Nominations are being accepted for Boss of the Year, Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Those interested in sending a nomination can send it to the Slaton Chamber at [email protected]. Nominations are due by Jan. 27. For information about…
Read MoreLocal stores earn top honors in KCBD 2023 Best of the West
Three locally owned businesses in town, The Slaton Bakery, Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ and Library of Legacies, won KCBD’s 2023 Best of the West honors. The winners were announced Jan. 11. Slaton Bakery was named Best Bakery. Library of Legacies was named Best Senior/Assisted Living. Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ won for Best Ribs. United Supermarkets…
Read MoreTrustees approve no tolerance resolution
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District approved a resolution of no toleration of racism, harassment or bullying at SISD Thursday evening (Jan. 5) during a special meeting at the Administration office. The resolution passed 6-0, with Trustee Greg Schilling absent from the meeting. It was the only agenda item and only…
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