Area News
Several honored at Chamber Banquet, Meeting
From Staff Reports Slaton residents, bosses, farmers, farm hands, railroaders and all businesses were honored for their contributions to the community – with seven receiving top honors – at the annual Slaton Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Meeting Saturday (Sept. 20) at Neal Airport. Those honored were Darlene Jones, Volunteer of the Year, Kevin Johnston,…
Read MoreSEDCO approves signs for building, grant incentive
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The Slaton Economic Development Corporation approved window clings for a building at 165 W. Lubbock St. and discussed the building Thursday afternoon (Sept. 18) during its regular meeting. Executive Lezlee Harlan showed the board some ideas she had for the windows, adding they would include what they wanted to actually…
Read MoreSHS’ Homecoming court, events this week, to play Morton
From Staff Reports The 2025 Slaton High School Homecoming court and events have been set for this week’s game against Morton. The Tigers will play the Indians Friday evening (Sept. 26) at 7 p.m. at home. The Homecoming Court was announced Thursday evening (Sept. 18). The queen candidates are Gracyn Funderburk, Maria Garcia, Madison Gatica,…
Read MoreSouthland Homecoming Parade
Southland students pop a confetti cannon and toss candy to family, friends and fellow students Friday afternoon (Sept. 19) during the school’s annual Homecoming festivities. (Melissa McCaghren/The Slatonite)
Read MoreSouthland High Homecoming King, Queen
Southland High School’s Homecoming King was Spencer McMahan and Queen was Elizabeth Gonzales. The Eagles lost to Lorenzo 19-65 in the game, and will next play Petersburg Friday (Sept. 26). (Photo courtesy Southland ISD)
Read MoreCity approves budget, tax rate, HOT fund use
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City of Slaton approved the budget and tax rate Monday evening (Sept. 8) during a special meeting at City Hall. The budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by 28.35 percent, or $527,105.88. Of that amount, $7,890.13 will be tax revenue from new property added…
Read MoreCity Library moves to new home, needs help unpacking
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The City Library has a new home. But it also has a lot of boxes to unpack, load into shelves, and sort through. Cynthia Olivares, City Librarian, said the process of getting to the new location, 115 W. Lubbock St., which is in the old Slaton Antique Mall, was a…
Read MoreSenior Center off to busy start after move in
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite Editor The time of waiting is finally over. After several delays, the new Slaton Senior Citizens Center building opened its doors Sept. 2. There were many firsts, such as the first meal served, first workouts, and event first family Bingo Night Saturday evening (Sept. 6). Each event was carefully recorded for…
Read MoreSHS seeks veteran addresses for invitations to annual program
Slaton High School will again host the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. There will be a reception immediately following for all veterans and their families. High school students will send personally written invitations to area veterans and would like to update their mailing list for this purpose. …
Read MoreNew State law allows officials to eject fans
The past two weeks of football has seen fans cheer on their fellow teams and root for a win. Some games across the state however have had fights and arguments during the game. A recent law enacted by the State Legislature however allows officials to no longer need to warn disruptive fans before removing them…
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