Area News
SHS cheer team earns top honors at NCA camp
Slaton High School cheer attended the NCA camp at Tarleton State University June 20-23. Head Coach Sarah Rodriquez said the squad did very well at the camp. The team won Top Team Chant, Most Spirited Team and received a bid to go to Nationals. Two members, Gabriella Solis and Ricky Morales, were asked to join…
Read MoreBingo returns to Harvey House Saturday
The Slaton Harvey House, 400 Railroad Ave. is bringing back Bingo after an absence due to COVID protocols. The event will be July 9 from 6-9 p.m. and is sponsored by Xcel Energy. Cost is $30 per person and $125 for a table for six. Price includes two cards for eight games of Bingo with…
Read MoreJuly 4 fun
Fireworks adorn the sky during the annual Wilson Fireworks Show Sunday night (July 3). The event was one of several – including Slaton’s July 4th Festival – that was conducted this past week to celebrate the holiday. For more photos, please read Thursday’s edition of The Slatonite.
Read MoreSISD given grant to help expand food programs
The Slaton Independent School District was among six districts in Texas to receive a $30,000 grant to help expand and improve their child nutrition programs. No Kid Hungry Texas announced $180,000 in funding to address childhood hunger in rural communities through its Rural School District Cohort, a collaboration with the Texas Rural Education Association. This…
Read MoreButterfly Kisses Dance Saturday
There will be a Butterfly Kisses Father/Daughter Dance Saturday (July 9) from 6-10 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hall, 605 S. 21st St. in Slaton. Any father figure and daughter of any age are welcome to attend for a night of dinner and dancing. Cost is $10 per person, with a $40 maximum for family.
Read MoreDribbling toward the finish line
Tigerette Basketball Campers dribble the ball down the court as part of a “Green light, red light” game Wednesday afternoon (June 29) at the Slaton High School old gym. The camp is one of several being offered in Slaton during the Summer. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity of Slaton Library annual reading program under way
The Annual Summer reading program is under way at the City of Slaton Library, 200 W. Lynn St. Librarian Cynthia Olivares said children can pick up a Summer Reading Tracker from the library. “Once they complete the tracker, they can bring it back to the library for a small prize from our prize box and…
Read MoreSlaton Football camp set for July 25-27
The Slaton Tigers 2022 Football Camp will be conducted July 25–28 at Tiger Stadium, 700 W. Dickens St. The camp will be from 9-11 a.m. and is for incoming grades first through fifth grade. The camp will focus on position specific skill development and overall team competition. They will put participants through individual position drills…
Read MoreHelping others through giving
Catholic Charities and the POP trailer from the South Plains Food Bank were on hand to help those in need Thursday afternoon (June 30) during a R.A.I.N. tour at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. Participants could get food at the truck and then go inside to find out information on a variety of items. (Slatonite…
Read MoreSlaton, area announce July 4 festivities
From Staff Reports Fireworks, festivals and singing to celebrate the Fourth of July will fill the air this week in and around Slaton. The Slaton FFA Booster Club and others are selling fireworks at their stand on FM 400 through July 4. The Slaton Police Department is encouraging those setting off fireworks to obey the…
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