Area News
SEDCO discusses murals, board member nominees
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved a recommendation letter for three Board seats that will expire in December Thursday afternoon (Nov. 17) during its monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said the three nominees: Nancy Norman, Joe Janick and Clif Shaw, agreed to continue serving in their seats. One member…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa to be conducted Dec. 3
The annual Breakfast with Santa will be conducted Dec. 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Activities Center, 9th and Scurry streets. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. Guests will enjoy pancakes and sausage while visiting with Santa. Those interested can also get a photo with Santa…
Read MoreRed Line & Co. offers custom T-shirts for all
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Red Line & Co., 225 W. Lubbock St., Suite B in Slaton opened its doors Nov. 5, offering a variety of custom T-shirts and other items. Owner Jessica Lunsford said the idea started about a couple of years ago between herself and fellow owner Madi Meurer. “We both like to…
Read MoreMinisterial Alliance conducts community Thanksgiving service
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM People from all churches gathered together in thanksgiving and worship at the Community Thanksgiving service Sunday evening (Nov. 20) at Slaton Methodist Church. The event was also a celebration of the Slaton Ministerial Alliance, a group of several churches that help those in need with small expenses such as gas,…
Read MoreThanksgiving service to be held Sunday
The Slaton Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving service will be Sunday (Nov. 20) at 6 p.m. at Slaton Methodist Church, 305 W. Lubbock St. Joseph Fly will present the message. An offering will be taken and is appreciated, but the primary objectives of the event will be to be thankful together and raise awareness for the Slaton…
Read MoreCity swears 2 officers in, honors Dispatch employee for service
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners welcomed two new Slaton Police Department officers with a swearing in ceremony Monday evening (Nov. 14) during its monthly meeting. Mayor Clif Shaw swore in Officers Crystal Perchez and Mason Robins. Perchez moved up from Dispatch to become a patrol officer. Robins, who finished Police…
Read MoreVeterans honored for service
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton Veterans, their families and students commemorated Veterans Day Friday morning (Nov. 11) with a program in the Slaton High School gymnasium. Speaker of the hour was Senior Petty Officer Jay Taylor, retired US Navy. He asked students what it meant to be a veteran. “If we look at Title…
Read MoreTrustees approve District Improvement Plan, Mindplay
From Staff Reports The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the District Improvement Plan for the 2022-23 year Thursday evening (Nov. 10) during its regular monthly meeting at the SISD Administration Office. They also approved the Junior High Reading Diagnostic Instrument Mindplay for 2022-23 and a District Parent and Family Engagement Policy. A…
Read MoreWilson ISD working on building
Wilson ISD has been renovating their secondary school over the past few months. New windows, updates and expansions of the classrooms, including converting the auditorium to three rooms, have been made. The secondary school is hoping to move back into the building from its temporary location within the next few weeks. (Slatonite photos/ Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreFinal voting results of the amendment election announced
From Staff Reports The full unofficial results of the City of Slaton amendment election to the City Charter conducted Nov. 8 have been reported. All 23 amendments passed in the vote. They will be made to the Charter once canvassing is completed. An unofficial total of 1,036 Slaton voters made their selections in the election.…
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