Area News
Trustees renew lease agreement with Masons
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a five-year lease with the Masonic Lodge Tuesday evening (Sept. 13) during their monthly meeting. The lease is to use the space on the bottom floor of the building, where the Cosmetology Department is located. Financial Director Art Martin said they…
Read MoreSAE presents checks, starts scholarship
The Slaton Area Endowment Fund awarded grants to three local non-profit organizations Friday evening (Sept. 16) during the halftime game between Slaton and Roosevelt. Those receiving grants were First United Methodist Church-Slaton for Cub Scouts Pack 127; Llano Estacado Silver Star Board; and the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. The total amount given to local organizations…
Read MoreSEDCO sets up mural committee
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation created a committee for murals that will be painted in Downtown Thursday afternoon (Sept. 15) during the monthly meeting. Executive Director Barbara Hopper said they had discussed creating a committee to discuss the mural project. Judy Thomas will be the Chair, and members include Nina…
Read MoreTraveling Vietnam War memorial to appear in Lubbock through Sept. 25
From Staff Reports American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Vietnam Wall will be at Memorial Circle at Texas Tech now through Sept. 25. Englunds Funeral Service and Pauline’s Flowers sponsored wreaths for the exhibit, which is being brought to Lubbock by Texas Tech University in partnership with Military and Veterans Programs and the Texas South Plains Honor…
Read MoreJust like the old days…
Slaton High School Cheerleading alumni do a cheer for current members of Slaton schools Friday afternoon (Sept. 16) during a pep rally. The theme was Flashback Friday and both alumni band and cheer presented performances. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity approves budget, to enforce cemetery regulations
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The City of Slaton Commissioners approved the 2023 operating budget and tax rate Monday evening (Sept. 12) during their monthly meeting. The tax rate is set for $0.538644 per $100 valuation per $100. The money is split into $0.385759 is the M&O tax rate and $0.152885 I&S tax rate. The…
Read MoreHomecoming parade for SHS Wednesday
From Staff Reports Slaton High School’s annual homecoming parade will be Wednesday (Sept. 21). Students will line up at the High School at 5:30 p.m. and the parade will start at 6:30. The parade will go down Garza St., then end at the football field. A carnival will follow, and the Homecoming King will be…
Read MoreSouthland conducts annual Homecoming parade, game
The 2022 Southland Homecoming Queen and King were Brailey Nelson and Lucien Arocha. For more information about Homecoming activities, including the annual parade, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Photo courtesy Southland ISD).
Read MoreRoosevelt hosts ’50s themed homecoming festivities
The Roosevelt High School Homecoming King was Octavio Rodriguez and the Homecoming Queen was Amelia Salas. For more information, including photos of the school pep rally and game, please read the Thursday edition of The Slatonite. (Courtesy photo, Christopher Carney/RISD)
Read MoreAll Pro Dad program returns to SISD, to start Sept. 30
The All Pro Dad program will be starting up a new year at Slaton ISD with its first meeting Sept. 30 from 7:15-8 a.m. in the Cathelene Thomas Elementary School cafeteria. The program was designed to bring dads and other father figures into schools and help strengthen relationships and family connection. The meetings feature a…
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