Area News
Santa Red, Blue Saturday
Volunteers and donors will be bringing cheer to locals through the annual Santa Red & Blue distribution, which will be Saturday (Dec. 17) starting at 9:30 a.m. for the volunteers, with delivery to begin at 10 a.m. More than 120 families will receive food and other items during the distribution. The event will be conducted…
Read MoreCity canvasses election, approves replatting requests
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners canvassed the results of the Nov. 8 election Monday evening (Dec. 12) during its regular monthly meeting. City Secretary Pam King read each of the 23 amendment results individually, but added that every one of them were approved. Copies of the results will be posted…
Read MoreTossing bears for a good cause
Students collect the toys that were tossed onto the Slaton High School basketball court Dec. 6 during its annual Teddy Bear Toss and put them in a bag to be taken to Santa Red & Blue for distribution. For story on game, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreOpen house
Guests enjoy refreshments and conversation during Peoples Bank’s Open House Friday afternoon (Dec. 9). (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreBaling slower after record season last year
From Staff Reports The 2022 cotton harvest and baling season has been under way since October, but baling so far is not as high as the record setting numbers set last year. As of press time Tuesday (Dec. 6), the total count was at 149,815, behind from 401,331 the same week last year. Drought and…
Read MoreChristmas on the Square fun
Santa leads a hayride around the square during Christmas on the Square Saturday (Dec. 3). (Photo courtesy Tonya Diaz)
Read MoreTree decorating contest winners announced
The annual Slaton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Decorating contest winners were announced Friday (Dec. 3.) They were, Best Business – West Texas Fireplaces; Best Christmas Theme – Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth and Most Creative – Slaton Animal Hospital. A total of 19 trees were built, and donations were given in honor of the…
Read MoreIn Between Gallery offers artists spot to show work
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Art may come in many forms, but it is gathered together at In Between Gallery at 160 S. 8th St. in Slaton. Paintings, jewelry, prints and other items are all for sale. There is even old equipment and circuit boards from computers, radios and other equipment people can purchase and…
Read MoreSlaton sees drop in November sales tax rebates
The City of Slaton saw a drop in its sales tax rebates again in November compared to the previous year’s totals. Slaton received $76,915.15 in November, a -0.44 percent drop from November 2021’s total of $77,255.35. Year-to-date, Slaton has received rebates totaling $717,391.83 a 7.70 percent increase from the 2021 year-to-date total of $666,075.32. Ransom…
Read MoreLions kicks off annual Giving Tuesday, presents checks to 10 non-profits
The Slaton Lions Club presented checks to 10 local non-profit organizations Nov. 14 as part of its annual Giving Tuesday kickoff. Groups receiving checks were Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Meals on Wheels, Weekend Snack Sack, Ministerial Alliance, Santa Red & Blue, Slaton Athletic Booster Club, Slaton Band Boosters, Slaton Ag Booster Club, Slaton Harvey…
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