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Trunk or Treat, other events to offer safe, fun Halloween for all
From Staff Reports Slaton will be offering a few Halloween festivities to help parents and children have a safe Halloween. The annual Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat will be Monday (Oct. 31) from 5-6 p.m. at the Slaton Square. There will be a trunk decorating contest sponsored by the Slaton Speedway. The Chamber will…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC boys team advances to State
The Roosevelt High School Boys team advanced to the State Cross Country Meet by placing fourth at Regional Tuesday (Oct. 25) at Mae Simmons Park. The team consists of Dax Mahan, Billy Boyd, Justice Jackson, Blake Castillo, JJose Fernando Valdez Tova, Kobe Mireles, Cody Gilbert and Coach Kim Clemmons. Abby Daniel placed 17th as an…
Read MoreSEDCO receives update on murals
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation heard an update from the mural committee Thursday afternoon (Oct. 20) during its monthly meeting. Judy Thomas, who is leading the committee, said they have met twice with a third time scheduled. They have a few items agreed upon, such as the mural painter, but…
Read MoreCoffee with Mayor Thursday
Coffee with the Mayor will be every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Slaton Bakery. Mayor Clif Shaw and City Administrator Wade Willson will be on hand to discuss amendments that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. The public is invited to attend and will continue until at least the first of the year.…
Read MoreThe Slatonite seeking veterans photos
The Slatonite is seeking photos for its annual Veterans Day page. The page will run in the Nov. 10 edition. All veterans from all wars are accepted and the paper will scan the photos and return the picture the same day if requested. Photos will require name, rank, branch of service and war(s) they served…
Read MoreRevival in the Canyon to be offered Nov. 1-2
There will be a Revival in the Canyon Nov. 1-2 at 7 p.m. at the Ranch House, 0 Lakeshore Drive in Ransom Canyon. The Ransom Canyon Fellowship Church and the Chapel of Brookhollow are joining to host this time of praise and worship. There will be special music, and pastors Tyler Moore and Mark Stripling…
Read MoreTech ROTC flies at airport
Members of the Texas Tech ROTC watch as a fellow member takes a ride in one of the historic airplanes Thursday afternoon (Oct. 20) during a flying day at the Larry T. Neal Memorial Airport. A total of 58 students participated in the event, which was done to let students learn about airplanes and get…
Read MoreCross Country teams, individuals advance to Regional
The Slaton Cross Country teams competed in District contest Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 12) at Mae Simmons Park. Both teams advanced to Regional, with the boys team finishing second and the girls third. Elijah Culver won the individual District title, while Kat Castillo and Noah Rodriquez finished second in their races. The Roosevelt Eagles boys team…
Read MoreCity discusses new stop signs, election
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance for stop signs Monday evening (Oct. 17) during its monthly meeting. The locations they are looking to place the signs are traveling north and south at 18th and Crosby streets, all traffic at 6th and Hale streets to…
Read MoreTrustees approve batting cages work
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a contract to Dynamic Builders for batting cages for $212,245 Oct. 11 during its monthly meeting at the SISD boardroom. Financial adviser Art Martin said they wanted to have a facility for both teams that could allow them to practice in…
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